Question 1

does albuterol and pulmicort treat bronchitis and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Bronchitis and pneumonia are caused either by a virus or bacteria. None of the medications mentioned play a role in treating pneumonia. Pulmicort (budesonide) is a preventive asthma medication and albuterol is a bronchodilator (opens up the airways), a rescue medication for asthma.

Question 2

are albuterol and pulmicort good medications to treat bronchitis and pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: Albuterol is a quick relief medication to treat the bronchospasm associated with asthma.  It is also used for copd.  Pulmicort (budesonide) is an inhaled steroid used as a daily controller medication for asthma.  Neither of these are used to treat pneumonia or bronchitis.  Antibiotics are typically used to treat bacterial pneumonia and serious bronchitis.

Question 3

14 year old male is currently treated for bronchitis with prednisone and albuterol inhaler. next week he is scheduled for vacation.  is it okay to go in the ocean water or any other dont s to prevent pneumonia?cold drinks , ice cream okay?

Accepted Answer

: If he is otherwise we'll and in no distress, he may resume his normal activities. Use swimmer's ear drops prior to swimming, to prevent infection. If he has shortness of breath, please see your PCP. An inhaled steroid may be indicated for asthma.

Question 4

my daughter has bronchitis and is on albuterol and pulmocort. at her follow up she was not as congested but now her chest hurts,do we go back to dr.?

Accepted Answer

If Bronchitis gets: worse with more productive cough with colored phlegm, it could be due to a bacterial infection and not a viral. Thus antibiotics usually will alleviate the condition. Call your Dr right away if she hasn't improved.(Hopefully her Dr would waive the co-pay....Kidding!) God bless you!

Question 5

asthmatic. diagnosed with bronchitis trying to preventive a typical pneumonia. got albuterol, steroids and combination meds. bad attack tonight lungs are on fire. oxygen good when on my pumps. any suggestions on what to do? im a very active person

Accepted Answer

Urgent care: You may need additional days of oral steroid therapy, more frequent Albuterol treatments and the addition of other controller medications. The triggers of this asthma attack episode should be reduced. Avoid smoke, dust, animal hair and please see a physician right away. Monitor your temperature, treat fever, drink fluids and rest.
A flu test is indicated, if it has not already been completed.

Question 6

are there long term effects of using albuterol and pulmicort? my three year old has had to use them to treat his wheezing for over a month now

Accepted Answer

Very few: Albuterol can cause tachycardia (fast heart rate) which ceases when the medication is metabolized.  Pumicort is an inhaled steroid.  Users of this can develop thrush (oral fungal infection).  Rinsing the mouth after use usually prevents this.

Question 7

can i mix together pulmicort and albuterol in my nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, pulmocort and albuterol can be mixed in a single nebulizee treatment. Pulmocort is a controller medication that should be used regularly, whereas albuterol is a reliever medication that does not need to be used regularly.

Question 8

are nebulizer meds toxic if ingested  po? (hasn't happened. thinking of revising storage for toddler- they are up high) (albuterol, pulmicort, atrovnt

Accepted Answer

Probably: I think there would be some risk, but I am not aware of how well or how much these drugs are absorbed from the digestive tract. Your local poison control center could answer this question. And yes safety is critical.

Question 9

should i mix albuterol and pulmicort together in the nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

No: While you can mix the 2 medications together, it is preferable to separate them. The albuterol should be given first because it will quickly open up the airways and allow the Pulmicort a better chance to get further into the airways. The timing between the 2 is generally 10-20 minutes apart.

Question 10

is it safe to give 4yr old son pulmicort and albuterol?

Accepted Answer

His prescription?: Both Pulmicort and albuterol are to 4 year olds regularly; however, you should only give it to him if it is his prescription and you have the instructions for him as prescribed by his pediatrician.

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14 year old male is currently treated for bronchitis with prednisone and albuterol inhaler. next week he is scheduled for vacation. is it okay to go in the ocean water or any other dont s to prevent pneumonia?cold drinks , ice cream okay?

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My daughter has bronchitis and is on albuterol and pulmocort. at her follow up she was not as congested but now her chest hurts,do we go back to dr.?

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Asthmatic. diagnosed with bronchitis trying to preventive a typical pneumonia. got albuterol, steroids and combination meds. bad attack tonight lungs are on fire. oxygen good when on my pumps. any suggestions on what to do? im a very active person

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Are there long term effects of using albuterol and pulmicort? my three year old has had to use them to treat his wheezing for over a month now

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Can i mix together pulmicort and albuterol in my nebulizer?

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Are nebulizer meds toxic if ingested po? (hasn't happened. thinking of revising storage for toddler- they are up high) (albuterol, pulmicort, atrovnt

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Should i mix albuterol and pulmicort together in the nebulizer?

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