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My doctor gave me arbutral and said to use every 4 hours. is this normal long term? or is it only to be used short term.. shortness of breath if i do anything. going to see a pulmonologist but can't get in until end of june?
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Albuterol inhalers are safe to use for short term and immediate relief of asthma symptoms but it is a "rescue inhaler" in most circumstances and there are much more effective ways to control asthma using prescribed maintenance therapy. A good internist can help you until you can get into a pulmonary expert if that becomes necessary.
Answered 5/5/2023
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