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Does the albuterol work for cold because my child has a cold by 3 months?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bronchodilator: Albuterol is a bronchodilator, a medication that opens your airways to allow better airflow, and is not for used mainly for treating colds, especially in a 3 month old. I would have your child seen by a pediatrician and get a good evaluation and the proper treatment. Good luck.

Answered 5/2/2013

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