Question 1

will albuterol reverse my asthma attack? i am worried about death from asthma.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you don't see improvement within half an hour retreat and arrange to go to the Er. Sometimes intravenous medications and other interventions are necessary.

Question 2

what to do if i am having an asthma attack and have no inhalers or albuterol sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Go To ER: Get to a place where you can get an albuterol inhaler right away.

Question 3

i'm having a mild asthma flare-up. flovent and ventolin inhalers are expired for 2 years. ok to use? i can't go to the doctor until 2 weeks later.

Accepted Answer

Call or go to ER: Don't ignore asthma, can be a deadly mistake.  Call a doctor that has treated you in the past in order to get medication to bridge to the appointment.  This may be possible depending on circumstances.  Otherwise, go to urgent care or to the ED.  Using expired medication may be life saving in certain circumstances, but no substitute for an evaluation by a physician and up to date planning.

Question 4

i have acid reflux and asthma flare up. i sometimes couldn't breathe even if i took salbutamol. my right shoulder blade hurts when i take deep breath.

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux &amp; asthma: Acid reflux can exacerbate asthma - when you reflux it can spill into lung. Consider acid reflux  meds and  check for H pylori  a bacteria associated with gastritis. Elevate head of bed  when sleeping.  May need short course of steroids  for asthma  Shoulder blade pain is associated w/ gallbladder so would check that  as a factor in GI distress. iFollow up with doc

Question 5

on qvar 50mg, ventolin,prednisolone for asthma flare up. i got switched to symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) from qvar y'day &i'm drowsy. is this normal? hr is 102/min laying

Accepted Answer

Asthma flare: Neither the Qvar nor the  Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) would cause drowsiness, low oxygen from asthma flare or may be low blood pressure may be the cause. Stay calm, don't move a lot till you settle, take your rescue medicine and call your doctor or go to ER, goodluck

Question 6

is it okay that ventolin be used in a nebuliser to help during an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ventolin can be delivered by inhaler or as albuterol using a home nebulizer.  Either method will provide effective delivery.  Good inhaler technique is important for maximum medication delivery to the lungs.  Using a nebulizer is easier, but it takes longer and is typically not as portable.

Question 7

how long does it take for ventolin to work during an asthma attack? if it doesn't work after a few use, what should i do to stop the asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

15-20min: Vent plain takes 15-20 min to work if you r using more frequently then you need to  use. Maintenance drug like inhaled steroids and control asthma.

Question 8

is it ok to take ventolin and if i have an asthma attack while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Category C drug: This medication falls into the category c listing, meaning no adverse effects are seen in human fetal development but not enough data exists to put it in a safer category. Use it as you need it, baby needs mom to be as healthy as can be.

Question 9

is it ok to take ventolin and an antihistamine if i have an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

OK but why: Adding antihistamine to the standard asthma treatment does not bring any extra benefit.

Question 10

what's to be expected? might ventolin work at all if you have an asthma attack whilst taking beta blockers?

Accepted Answer

Less so: Ventolin may still work but would likely be less effective. It is also important to choose a cardio-selective beta blocker if there is no other alternative. One study showed that taking a cardio-selective  beta blocker reduced the fev-1 (the one-second airflow which is reduced in airway obstruction) by about 7% but made the lung more responsive to bronchodilators . Avoid beta blocker if possible.

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Will albuterol reverse my asthma attack? i am worried about death from asthma.

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What to do if i am having an asthma attack and have no inhalers or albuterol sulfate?

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I'm having a mild asthma flare-up. flovent and ventolin inhalers are expired for 2 years. ok to use? i can't go to the doctor until 2 weeks later.

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I have acid reflux and asthma flare up. i sometimes couldn't breathe even if i took salbutamol. my right shoulder blade hurts when i take deep breath.

A member asked:

On qvar 50mg, ventolin,prednisolone for asthma flare up. i got switched to symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) from qvar y'day &i'm drowsy. is this normal? hr is 102/min laying

A member asked:

Is it okay that ventolin be used in a nebuliser to help during an asthma attack?

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How long does it take for ventolin to work during an asthma attack? if it doesn't work after a few use, what should i do to stop the asthma attack?

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Is it ok to take ventolin and if i have an asthma attack while pregnant?

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Is it ok to take ventolin and an antihistamine if i have an asthma attack?

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What's to be expected? might ventolin work at all if you have an asthma attack whilst taking beta blockers?

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