Question 1

how many puffs per day of an albuterol inhaler for asthma are too many?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If you are using more than six puffs of a short acting rescue inhaler (ie albuterol) for your asthma or going through two or more canisters per month your asthma is poorly controlled and you need to consider addl medications.

Question 2

how many puffs per day of an albuterol inhaler for asthma is too much?

Accepted Answer

More than 8puffs/day: Albuterol inhalers are very effective  and within minutes will open up the airways and help your breathing.  Over use of albuterol is dangerous and can cause jitteriness,  tremor, increased heart rate or irregular heart beats. Increased use suggests poor control of asthma and you should consult your doctor/asthma specialist  regarding possible triggers and use of controller medications.

Question 3

i'm pregnant and have very serious asthma.i puff my proventil (albuterol) inhaler atleast 6-7 times a day.can using my inhaler too much harm the baby or me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need to see your obstetrician right away or go to urgent care or emergency room.  If you are using your inhaler that much, then you need a steroid to be added to your daily regimen so that you don't run the risk of a full blown asthma attack which can harm you or the baby.  Definitely call doctor today or if you're having any shortness of breath, go to emergency room today. Best of luck.

Question 4

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 5

is it safe to use my albuterol inhaler throughout the day? (i am between insurance plans and can't afford preventative asthma meds.)

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: Only use albuterol inhaler if wheezing or chest tightness. If you are needing to use it throughout the day then you need to get seen. Doses used in hospitals are high and generally well tolerated BUT the fragility that your lungs are demonstrating is where the danger lies. Don't ignore your symptoms, get seen if you are using your inhaler "throughout the day" please. Be safe.

Question 6

currently taking flovent and albuterol inhaler for asthma.  costly w/my insurance, non-formulary but symbicort is on my preferred drug list.  thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Different actions: Flovent is an inhaled anti-inflammatory steroid used for basic control. Albuterol is a short acting anti-spasm drug that acts quickly to reverse bronchospasm. Symbicort is a combination of a steroid and a long acting agent that treats bronchospasm. It can only be used 2X/day and doesn't give you flexibility to treat sudden events. You should only change if &amp; when your doc thinks it wise for you.

Question 7

everytime i use my albuterol inhaler for my asthma ii start shaking from my hands. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant effect: Albuterol is a stimulant, similar to adrenaline - but it's engineered to cause less tremor than it opens up the lungs. Most people tolerate albuterol well, but some people have an exaggerated stimulant effect from it. The best approach is to get a thorough evaluation by an allergist so that your asthma can be brought under excellent control in order to minimize your need for albuterol.

Question 8

i have asthma, but 2 hrs after using my albuterol inhaler it feels like i need to use it again. is it anxiety? sp02 above 97% and peak flow in green.

Accepted Answer

Need maintenance: It sounds like you are using your inhaler a lot. Would definitely recommend that you discuss with your doc. You would definitely benefit from a maintenance inhaler, if you are not on one, some time short steroid tapers are needed. Workup is sometimes also needed for conditions that may exacerbate your asthma. Do not postpone looking  for help.

Question 9

can i take nasacort (triamcinolone) with my albuterol inhaler ? i have seasonal allergies and seasonal asthma

Accepted Answer

Yes: The two meds work well together.

Question 10

is it safe to give my 10yo with mild asthma albuterol inhaler that expired 1 year ago?

Accepted Answer

No, because:: It is important that you have constant access to asthma medication for your child, especially in preparation for when a child travels or misplaces an inhaler. If the only available inhaler is one that expired a year ago, you don't know how empty it is or how effective the medication inside is. Speak to your primary care provider asap and obtain new inhalers.

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I'm pregnant and have very serious asthma.i puff my proventil (albuterol) inhaler atleast 6-7 times a day.can using my inhaler too much harm the baby or me?

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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

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Is it safe to use my albuterol inhaler throughout the day? (i am between insurance plans and can't afford preventative asthma meds.)

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Currently taking flovent and albuterol inhaler for asthma. costly w/my insurance, non-formulary but symbicort is on my preferred drug list. thoughts?

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Everytime i use my albuterol inhaler for my asthma ii start shaking from my hands. why is this?

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I have asthma, but 2 hrs after using my albuterol inhaler it feels like i need to use it again. is it anxiety? sp02 above 97% and peak flow in green.

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Can i take nasacort (triamcinolone) with my albuterol inhaler ? i have seasonal allergies and seasonal asthma

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Is it safe to give my 10yo with mild asthma albuterol inhaler that expired 1 year ago?

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