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EPA: Ban Asthma Inhalers Over Environmental Concerns

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0
September 23, 2011
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Submitted by Hank on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 14:58
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Defenders of the modern, hyper-aggressive EPA claim everything they do is designed to keep toxic sludge out of the water but their latest effort is likely doing more harm than good.

Their big concern about Americans harming the ozone layer now?  Asthma inhalers.

Yep, those asthmatics are killing the planet.  Instead of being able to buy an over-the-counter inhaler for $20, it will now require a prescription and that means a doctor visit.  The replacements for epinephrine inhalers contain albuterol instead and range from $30 to $60.    Asthmatics, you have until Dec. 31st to get wealthier.   The EPA cares about your health too much to make breathing affordable. 

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