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I left my albuterol in my car for a day during summer. will the medicine still work? or do i need to get a new one

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely ok: It will likely be fine. However there is no harm in getting a new one just in case. Instead of throwing out the old one, find out if it works and use the new one as a backup.

Answered 9/9/2016

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A member asked:

I left my albuterol in my car for a day during summer. will the medicine still work? or do i need to get a new one

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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