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A member asked:

I accidentally sprayed my albuterol on my tongue. when i was inhaling my in my inhaler. will i be ok?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Yes: There are no adverse effects of spraying it on your tongue. The albuterol probably didn't get to your lungs where it needed to go, but you will be fine.

Dr Machtinger and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/7/2018

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OK: You will be ok. It tends to dry the mouth, but people a lot less careful than you have no problem.

Answered 8/5/2016

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