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Dors using proair inhaler cause anxiety is it a steroid?

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Dr. Maria Guerra answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Not a steroid: ProAir (albuterol) inhaler is not a steroid, it is a short-acting beta-agonist that relaxes your bronchial muscles to help you breathe better. It does increase heart rate and can make people feel jittery / anxious / nervous. Hope this helps a bit.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Proair: Albuterol is a bronchodilator that can cause nervousness & dry mouth & headaches. It is not a steroid.

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Answered 11/16/2018

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A member asked:

Dors using proair inhaler cause anxiety is it a steroid?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Maria Guerra answered

Dr Brand agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Brand agreed

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