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6 month old prescribed ventolin inhaler. is this safe? any side affects? any benefit for wheezing cough?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Ventolin(albuterol): Ventolin inhaler is indicated for wheeze and cough. It is safe for use in a 6 month old.

Answered 3/4/2017

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I have POTS and HR is 80s-110, depending. I get Bronchitis and am wondering if Albuterol type inhalers are safe for me when I get wheezing sound?

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