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A member asked:
Have crushing feeling/little air. took 2 puffs of xopenex (levalbuterol) 45 mcg inhaler. am breathing better- but only 50%. inhaler ex. in june. can i try nebulizer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You need more: See your doctor now before your asthma gets worse. Xopenex (levalbuterol) and the likes should never be used as the only drug for chronic asthma and in fact may even make the problem worse. You will likely need an inhaled steroid.
Answered 1/12/2018
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