Question 1

can we use albuterol nebulizer in treatment of bronchiolitis?

Accepted Answer

YES: Bronchiolitis  common below 2 years old caused by RSV sx  wheezing, tachypnea, sometimes with subcostal retractions responds to nebulizer with proventil (albuterol) sol  due to moist  vapor and bronchodilation. Babies with several attacks become asthmatic later on.

Question 2

what should be given first? a nebulizer treatment (albuterol) or advair?

Accepted Answer

Rescue/maintenance: Albuterol is a rescue medication (unless used before exertion) and it's frequency of use dictates the status of ones airways.  Ideally albuterol should be used rarely if at all but that is not always the case.
Advair is a daily maintenance medication.  It's use should in theory reduce or eliminate the need for the use of a rescue medication (eg albuterol).  If both are needed albuterol is first.

Question 3

i have asthma and copd, i use a nebulizer for treatment along with the albuterol sulfate solution. is there a better solution to use to help me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You probably have smoke-damaged lungs. Albuterol works well for asthma, but atrovent may be better for the copd. Inhaled steroids like dulera, symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) and advair are good maintenance inhalers for asthma/copd. Of course, if your lungs are in this shape at 36yo, you have to quit smoking! you don't want to continue to throw gasoline on your fire!

Question 4

6 yo has bronchitis. just gave him albuterol in nebulizer and his cough is really bad after treatment . it sounds productive though. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It is normal to: cough more right after a nebulization treatment. The medication loosens up the mucous in the airway passages. However, if he is wheezing more or having difficulty breathing, or he seems to need a treatment in less than 2 hours, you should call his pediatrician. He may need to be re-checked and/or his medications adjusted.

Question 5

if my 4 year old had albuterol nebulizer treatment an hour ago, can i still give him his prescription hydroxyzine 10mg/5ml for postnasaldrip cough now?

Accepted Answer

Salt water nose drop: Hydroxazine has a drying effect and could dry the secretions in your childs chest counteracting the effect of the albuterol. Therefore, i would use saline nose drops for his nose.

Question 6

3mo baby w/rsv. cough is resolving but stuffy nose sounds worse. albuterol-nebulizer treatment plus saline solution atomizer.  what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Saline: You can add some normal saline infant nose drops with a bulb syringe to clear her nostrils. I am glad to hear the cough and lower respiratory issues are decreasing, she is on the road to recovery. Also, give her extra fluids, pedialyte.

Question 7

is it safe to take otc robitussin (guaifenesin) cough + chest congestion dm & an albuterol nebulizer treatment 2 hours apart? i am sick with a terrible deep cough

Accepted Answer

Yes, should be okay: Yes, it should be fine.  No known interactions between these.  If still concerned, talk to your medical provider.

Question 8

is it safe to give my child two back to back treatments of albuterol in her nebulizer if she continues to wheeze?

Accepted Answer

Asthma Flare: Important first to have an asthma action plan so that you and your child's doctor can better manage your child's asthma.  Albuterol is considered a rescue medicine. Asthma care also includes use of controller medications such as inhaled steroids, leukotriene antagonists, cromolyn. Also trigger control can prevent the need for frequent rescue med use. Meet with your child's doctor and set up a plan.

Question 9

are albuterol nebulizer treatments safe for a 9 month old baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The efficacy and safety has been proven as long as infant receives standard dose for reactive airway disease.

Question 10

can i take flexeril 10 mg with albuterol and ipratropium nebulizer treatments

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: no interaction, best wishes

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Can we use albuterol nebulizer in treatment of bronchiolitis?

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What should be given first? a nebulizer treatment (albuterol) or advair?

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I have asthma and copd, i use a nebulizer for treatment along with the albuterol sulfate solution. is there a better solution to use to help me?

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6 yo has bronchitis. just gave him albuterol in nebulizer and his cough is really bad after treatment . it sounds productive though. is this normal?

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If my 4 year old had albuterol nebulizer treatment an hour ago, can i still give him his prescription hydroxyzine 10mg/5ml for postnasaldrip cough now?

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3mo baby w/rsv. cough is resolving but stuffy nose sounds worse. albuterol-nebulizer treatment plus saline solution atomizer. what can i do?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take otc robitussin (guaifenesin) cough + chest congestion dm & an albuterol nebulizer treatment 2 hours apart? i am sick with a terrible deep cough

A member asked:

Is it safe to give my child two back to back treatments of albuterol in her nebulizer if she continues to wheeze?

A member asked:

Are albuterol nebulizer treatments safe for a 9 month old baby?

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Can i take flexeril 10 mg with albuterol and ipratropium nebulizer treatments

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