A 35-year-old member asked:
what can an asthma inhaler overdose do to you?
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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered
29 years experience Internal Medicine
Symptoms...: Symptoms of beta-agonist overdose include a rapid heart rate which can lead to arrhythmias that can be life-threatening. Other symptoms include tremors, anxiety, etc. None of these symptoms are comfortable so take all medicine, including inhalers, as prescribed by your doctor.
Answered on Mar 25, 2017
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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered
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Symptoms...: It can cause your heart to beat very rapidly possibly leading to an arrhythmia. It can also cause jitteriness, anxiety, sweating, etc. Overall, not a ... Read More
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Dr. Boris Ripa answered
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Tremor: Nervousness, tachicardia, restlessness.
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
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See below: Yes. If you use your rescue inhaler to frequently, it will be much less effective. If you are using it more than every 3 hours, you need to see a doct ... Read More
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