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A member asked:

How is maxair (pirbuterol) different from proair? in what cases would maxair (pirbuterol) be preferred? if i have sleep apnea, high bp, high cholesterol -- is maxair (pirbuterol) preferred?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

inhaled steroid: Maxair is pirbuterol, proair is albuterol. Both are quite similar. You may actually need anti-inflammatory medication. Osa BP chol have nothing to do with maxair. Better check with your doc before you die! these are completely different diseases!

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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