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How often can i use albuterol ? i have had a lot of coughing and need to use it to get some air , also on antibiotics with no change in symptoms ,

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Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

Albutetol: 2 inhalations every 4 hours as neeeed.

Answered 3/2/2013

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A member asked:

How often can i use albuterol ? i have had a lot of coughing and need to use it to get some air , also on antibiotics with no change in symptoms ,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

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