• The Aservo® EquiHaler® (ciclesonide inhalation spray), an industry first in equine medicine, addresses an unmet need for horses with severe equine asthma
• Boehringer Ingelheim uses synergies between its human pharma and animal health research teams to set new standards of care

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the U.S. launch of the Aservo® EquiHaler® (ciclesonide inhalation spray), the first FDA-approved inhalant therapy for horses with severe equine asthma.

Developed after a decade of collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim’s human pharmaceutical and animal health businesses, the ASERVO EQUIHALER offers the promise of relief to thousands of horses that suffer from severe equine asthma, which affects 11 to 17 percent of horses.2,3,4.

Horses with severe equine asthma typically have clinical signs that include difficulty breathing, coughing, and nasal discharge, which can have a significant impact on a horse’s performance and quality of life.1 Over time, severely asthmatic horses may develop changes in the lung, which makes it difficult to breathe, even at rest.1

“We understand the unique and inextricable link between animals and people. By delivering value through innovation, we strive to enhance the wellbeing of both and help shape the future direction of the industry,” said Caroline Belmont, Head of US Global Innovation and US Regulatory Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. “We are focused on developing breakthrough therapeutics, like the ASERVO EQUIHALER, for animal disease areas with unmet needs to make a true impact in the lives of horses and their owners