Question 1

do inhaled corticosteroids (or just albuterol) cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Inhaled meds: Albuterols does not affect the weight. Generally inhaled steroids don't either unless you are taking very high doses. Usually the prescribed long term doses do not have enough systemic absorption to affect the weight.

Question 2

cause of sudden severe asthma? needed albuterol inhaler 15-20 puffs a day. it's controlled w corticosteroid now but doc cant figure out why it happend

Accepted Answer

Asthma flare: Can still happen without a reason, often times it is something in the environment, exposure to a virus, or just emotional excitement. Please adhere to treatment plan and controller medicines prescribed by your doctor, and see an allergist/immunologist for more comprehensive evaluation. Check aaaai.org or acaai.org for allergists around you, good luck

Question 3

what can cause shortness of breath, when albuterol doesn't work, these are real physical symptoms not anxiety. have tried albuterol, corticosteroids, allegra-d, nexium, prozac, muscle relaxers, and claritin-d.have seen doctors and specialists inluding pul

Accepted Answer

Well : Well presence of allergies, hyper inflated lungs on cxr and dyspnea suggest asthma. You can have normal pfts (pulmonary function tests) ad still have asthma.I am not sure you have been tried on but usually you need blood test or skin test for allergies and a total ige level ( blood test). You could try inhalers on regular basis for example advair or Dulera (formoterol and mometasone) on twice a day basis and see if this will help you symptomatically. Some times treatment of asthma can become difficult and will need some patience at your and your doctors end.
Hope this helps.

Question 4

what is the difference between the albuterol in my new nebulizer and the albuterol in my rescue inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Nothing really: The primary difference is the device used to deliver the albuterol. The medications are the same and if the device is used correctly, both techniques should yield the same beneficial results.

Question 5

can you tell me about epinephrine inhaler vs albuterol differences and effectiveness comparisons please?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: is more specific to your lungs and less likely to cause cardiac problems

Question 6

i was wondering is albuterol/ventolin a rescue inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ventolin, proventil, and proair are all brand name rescue inhalers that contain albuterol.  They are generally used every 4 hours for wheezing or shortness of breath from asthma and copd, or 15-30 minutes prior to exercise for patients with exercise-induced asthma.

Question 7

can you tell me is albuterol/ventolin a rescue inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Albuterol or ventolin (same thing) are rescue inhalers / treatments -.

Question 8

how and why they say long term use of inhaled corticosteroids decrease immune system ?

Accepted Answer

Says who ?/BS: Four decades ago steroid use in asthma was considered taboo. The accepted word was after 1st use the patient would not respond without them.The only available forms were IV/oral or injected. Side effects were common. When inhaled steroids came along it revolutionized treatment. Miniscule amounts directly in the lung cells did their good &amp; broke down without significant blood levels.

Question 9

how long can you use albuterol past the expiration date? my inhaler is only a year old. does the medicine still work?

Accepted Answer

May be: it isn't the issue of being expired, rather if there is still an active ingredient (the main medicine) in the inhaler? or it just sprays other inactive ingredients, then it won't work. You can still try what you have, it won't harm you, may work with you, but better call your doctor for a new one, good luck

Question 10

how to deal with inhaler abuse with albuterol?

Accepted Answer

Asthma control: First, partner with an asthma specialist to confirm diagnosis of asthma, identify and reduce exposure to known triggers, tailor and explain herbal and medical regimen to help control inflammation.  Following asthma treatment guidelines, step up therapy as asthma is less controlled (use asthma control test, along with peak flow meter).  Reduce rescue meds (albuterol) and focus on preventive meds

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Do inhaled corticosteroids (or just albuterol) cause weight gain?

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Cause of sudden severe asthma? needed albuterol inhaler 15-20 puffs a day. it's controlled w corticosteroid now but doc cant figure out why it happend

A member asked:

What can cause shortness of breath, when albuterol doesn't work, these are real physical symptoms not anxiety. have tried albuterol, corticosteroids, allegra-d, nexium, prozac, muscle relaxers, and claritin-d.have seen doctors and specialists inluding pul

A member asked:

What is the difference between the albuterol in my new nebulizer and the albuterol in my rescue inhaler?

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Can you tell me about epinephrine inhaler vs albuterol differences and effectiveness comparisons please?

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I was wondering is albuterol/ventolin a rescue inhaler?

A member asked:

Can you tell me is albuterol/ventolin a rescue inhaler?

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How and why they say long term use of inhaled corticosteroids decrease immune system ?

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How long can you use albuterol past the expiration date? my inhaler is only a year old. does the medicine still work?

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How to deal with inhaler abuse with albuterol?

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