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My doctor prescribed me ventolin hfa for severe/acute chest congestion.is it any good? will it be beneficial? the congestion is pretty severe
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Yes...: ...Ventolin, or albuterol, works by opening your small airways. Excellent for wheezing associated with asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion, etc. The problem with inhalers is learning to use them appropriately. Sometimes your physician will also prescribe a spacer which helps.
Answered 3/29/2017
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Might: This might help open up the airways and hence allow you to clear congestion and breathe a bit better.
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