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What will be the strength of an albuterol inhaler for a 5 year old?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Albuterol strength: The strength for a 5 year old is.75 mg prt.l

Answered 9/2/2014

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Albuterol: The dose of albuterol through a nebulizer has a wide range: 0.15 mg to 0.45 mg/kg body weight. A 5 year old has an average weight of 20 kg and so the dose ranges from: 3-9 mg. Most physician use the lower dose (for use at home) recommended by Dr Novak, but in the ICU setting we use up to 10 mg at this age.

Answered 9/3/2014

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