Question 1

14 year old male with sometimes chronic cough has been prescribed antibiotics plus 2 inhalers like albuterol and flovent 110 mcg. are 2 inhalers too much? symptoms of pre bronchitis, any alternative solution?since inhalers got steroids is it harmful?

Accepted Answer

: He may have an asthma equivalent condition manifested by recurrent dry,hacking cough without the wheezing component. If so those inhalers are appropriate. Do you have pets in the house or dust collecting objects in his bedroom? You may have to eliminate these. For accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment however, I recommend consulting a pulmonologist for evaluation and testing.

Question 2

need alternative to zirtec for allergy-induced asthma. allegra and benadryl (diphenhydramine) don't work, nor albuterol asthma inhalars. claritin gives me nasal pain.

Accepted Answer

Allergic help: You will definitely need to speak with your physician about this.  Other alternatives include the short acting chlorphenamine (chlortrimetron), sold over the counter.  There are prescription medications - xyzal, singulair, xopenex, (levalbuterol) Flonase and more.  Ultimately - make sure you speak with your physician about this, since the medications you have tried so far are not providing relief for you.

Question 3

does albuterol work?

Accepted Answer

Typically, yes.: Based on thousands if not millions of patients who have used albuterol, it should be considered a reasonable and safe medication for use. Any medication however may have side effects, and some users seem more sensitive to the fast heart rate, irritability, and agitation that can be encountered with its use. Your own physician is your best advisor as to the dose & frequency should it be required.

Question 4

is albuterol a corticosteriod?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a bronchodilator and not a corticosteroid.

Question 5

i need a refill of my albuterol ?

Accepted Answer

Virtual consult...: You would need a virtual consult in order for a doctor from your state to prescribe albuterol. Otherwise, you would need to get a refill from your own doctor. Best wishes to you!!

Question 6

does the albuterol work for cold?

Accepted Answer

Bronchodilator: Albuterol is a bronchodilator, a medication that opens your airways to allow better airflow, and is not for used mainly for treating colds, .

Question 7

can i neb budedonide with albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: You can put both together in the nebulizer; however, i prefer to separate them for this reason...Albuterol works fast to open up closed airways giving the Pulmicort a better chance of getting into the airways and decreasing inflammation. If you give both together, and there is significant airway spasm (closure), the Pulmicort may not be as effective.

Question 8

can i use expired albuterol sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Caution: Probably no increased danger, but expired medication often lose potency and do not work.

Question 9

where can i donate expired albuterol?

Accepted Answer

No where: No one should be using expired medications, so you can dispose of it properly when expired.

Question 10

what can an overdose of albuterol do?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol overdose: Albuterol overdose can cause high or low bp, chest pain, irregular heart beat, shakiness and tremors
most serious overdose can cause cardiac arrest and/or death.

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14 year old male with sometimes chronic cough has been prescribed antibiotics plus 2 inhalers like albuterol and flovent 110 mcg. are 2 inhalers too much? symptoms of pre bronchitis, any alternative solution?since inhalers got steroids is it harmful?

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Need alternative to zirtec for allergy-induced asthma. allegra and benadryl (diphenhydramine) don't work, nor albuterol asthma inhalars. claritin gives me nasal pain.

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Does albuterol work?

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Is albuterol a corticosteriod?

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I need a refill of my albuterol ?

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Does the albuterol work for cold?

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Can i neb budedonide with albuterol?

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Can i use expired albuterol sulfate?

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Where can i donate expired albuterol?

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What can an overdose of albuterol do?

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