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I was diagnosed w/asthma. albuterol was used during the test & my partner said i snored less that night. wld using my inhaler before bed be helpful?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably....: Many asthma patients have nocturnal symptoms so using your inhaler at bedtime may help with nocturnal symptoms especially if you awaken during the night with shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, etc. However, snoring can also be a sign of sleep apnea so if the snoring continues, you may need a sleep study to see if you have sleep apnea.

Answered 2/16/2014

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Need better control: You should not rely on albuterol only as your asthma medication if you have problem nightly. You need to talk to your doctor about a controller drug. Snoring is from upper airway obstruction mostly at the nose and thus one would not expect albuterol to relieve the obstruction above the lungs. Who am i to argue if it works? Given all of the issues, you'd see an allergist. Weight control !

Answered 2/15/2014

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