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A member asked:

What's the difference between proair and ventolin inhalers?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Not much: They are both Albuterol Sulfate which is a rescue inhaler for asthma that causes tight airways to open up quickly. The major difference is that ventolin has a dose counter which can be helpful in keeping track of your usage and how much medicine is left. However, pro-air has been approved with a counter and should be coming out soon.

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Answered 5/20/2019

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