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Is it okay for me to use my rescue inhaler more than twice a day ? my doc seems ok with it but my heart is constantly racing with irregular beats.

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Dr. David Liu answered

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Normal effects: If you are using a rescue inhaler twice a day, every day, you may need an additional medication. It is normal to have the reactions that you have to albuterol, but using it too much usually means that your asthma is more severe, and not well controlled. See your provider.

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

Is it okay for me to use my rescue inhaler more than twice a day ? my doc seems ok with it but my heart is constantly racing with irregular beats.

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