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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects 4. Bottom Line Albuterol helps people with asthma and certain other breathing disorders to breathe easier. While it is effective at relieving symptoms of asthma, it does not prevent asthma from getting worse. 5. Tips If you use an albuterol inhaler, ask your pharmacist or doctor to check that you are using it correctly. You will need to prime your inhaler before you first use it, or if you haven't used it for a long time, by test spraying (three for ProAir HFA: four times for Ventolin HFA or Proventil HFA) into the air. Always test spray Ventolin HFA if you have dropped it. Follow the instructions provided with the inhaler. To use the inhaler, exhale slowly and place the mouthpiece of the inhaler well into the mouth with the lips closed around it. As you push down on the inhaler, inhale slowly and deeply through the mouth. Hold your breath for as long as possible, withdraw the mouthpiece, and exhale slowly. Allow 1 minute between doses if you are prescribed two doses at once.Most inhalation devices require regular cleaning or else they will clog. Follow the instructions provided on how to clean your device and mouthpiece. Discard the canister when the number of actuations left reads zero.Store your device at room temperature away from heat, cold, open flames, and moisture. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister. Before using your inhaler, shake it well. Avoid spraying into the eyes. Rinse your eyes with water if this happens by accident. Albuterol extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed.Albuterol relieves breathlessness but does not reduce inflammation. Needing to use albuterol more frequently than usual may be a sign that your asthma is destabilizing and you should seek immediate medical advice for a re-evaluation of your treatment regimen and the possible need for anti-inflammatory treatment (such as corticosteroids) to heal the airways. Deterioration of asthma can occur quite quickly over several hours, or it may take days or weeks. Albuterol alone is usually not enough to achieve good asthma control in most adults and children with asthma. Corticosteroids (such as budesonide [Pulmicort] or fluticasone [Flovent]) are often also needed. Always keep albuterol on hand at
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