Question 1

how effective is albuterol (accuneb) for treating emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Accuneb: Can be beneficial for the treatment of bronchospasm in emphysema.

Question 2

i was prescribed albuterol for mild moderate copd. i stopped using it, feel so much better, but have pressure in middle of chest. could this be from quitting albuterol. have anxiety flare ups more so than not, taking rx for that?

Accepted Answer

: To address your question we need to know why you felt bad when taking albuterol inhaler and why this inhaler was prescribed in the first place, for shortness of breath or chest tightness or ? If you are not shortness of breath on exertion without this inhaler, the chest tightness is likely not due to stopping albuterol. Take care.

Question 3

if a patient has copd and chf can you give them albuterol?

Accepted Answer

CHF: A patient with COPD and CHF can generally use albuterol. Some patients with CHF have signficant arrhythmias and for these there is some danger of triggering a serious arrhythmia. This discussion should be had with the patient's dr.

Question 4

was not taking anything for copd last year, now i need combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) or a/a neb tx every 4 hours around clock. drs don't know why. moved to new apt 2/14?

Accepted Answer

Acute vs. Permanent : Do you have Baseline Pulmonary Function Test results from previous years. If there is significant Decrease in FEV1 then you will no that this real otherwise an acute exacerbation such as upper respiratory  viral illness might worsen your short term Inhaler requirements as well.See your pulmonologist t address these questions.

Question 5

i have asthma and copd, i use a nebulizer for treatment along with the albuterol sulfate solution. is there a better solution to use to help me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You probably have smoke-damaged lungs. Albuterol works well for asthma, but atrovent may be better for the copd. Inhaled steroids like dulera, symbicort, (budesonide and formoterol) and advair are good maintenance inhalers for asthma/copd. Of course, if your lungs are in this shape at 36yo, you have to quit smoking! you don't want to continue to throw gasoline on your fire!

Question 6

will medicaid pay for albuterol & ipratropium bromide for copd.?

Accepted Answer

In most states: Yes, these are typically covered drugs in most states for copd.

Question 7

pt. with severe copd and is non - responsive to inhaled steroids.  has tried "most" of the inhaled albuterols,  combivents, (albuterol and ipratropium) and anti-cholinergis. ?

Accepted Answer

Severe COPD should: Be closely managed by a pulmonary specialist.They are experts in managing all the different medicines and ups and downs of this serious condition.
Good luck.

Question 8

what are other options or additional options for someone with copd, and pulmonary hypertension besides water pills, oxygen, symbacord inhaler and pro air and singular and  bromide and albuterol sulfate nebilizer treatments and no salt diet thank you?

Accepted Answer

Respimat or similar: The pulmonary hypertension may be secondary to your pulmonary disease. Follow COPD Gold guidelines and consider Respimat. A cardiac echo is recommended.

Question 9

is it okay to use ventolin everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it would: be sensible to make an appointment with your health care provider and see if additional long term management/therapy could reduce your need for acute interventions.

Question 10

is it okay to use ventolin everyday if i need to?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ventolin (albuterol) is fine to use everyday. What are you using it for?  If it's for asthma and you are using that everyday, you may need to either change or add a maintenance medication.

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How effective is albuterol (accuneb) for treating emphysema?

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I was prescribed albuterol for mild moderate copd. i stopped using it, feel so much better, but have pressure in middle of chest. could this be from quitting albuterol. have anxiety flare ups more so than not, taking rx for that?

A member asked:

If a patient has copd and chf can you give them albuterol?

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Was not taking anything for copd last year, now i need combivent (albuterol and ipratropium) or a/a neb tx every 4 hours around clock. drs don't know why. moved to new apt 2/14?

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I have asthma and copd, i use a nebulizer for treatment along with the albuterol sulfate solution. is there a better solution to use to help me?

A member asked:

Will medicaid pay for albuterol & ipratropium bromide for copd.?

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Pt. with severe copd and is non - responsive to inhaled steroids. has tried "most" of the inhaled albuterols, combivents, (albuterol and ipratropium) and anti-cholinergis. ?

A member asked:

What are other options or additional options for someone with copd, and pulmonary hypertension besides water pills, oxygen, symbacord inhaler and pro air and singular and bromide and albuterol sulfate nebilizer treatments and no salt diet thank you?

A member asked:

Is it okay to use ventolin everyday?

A member asked:

Is it okay to use ventolin everyday if i need to?

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