Albuterol Inhaler. Asthma treatment.

Say you have asthma and have been for years. This should be an expert in inhalers for asthma, no?

This is unlikely. In decades of experience in family medicine, I found that patients tend to forget the details of the use inhalers, especially when you feel better.

Or say you're new inhaler. Your doctor will probably explains its use and purpose, but when they returned home they did not know how medicine was late.

Inhalers are divided into two categories: "metered relief "and" metered controller. Here is the essence of what you should know about the first and most common type, called inhalers Relief.

Rescue inhalers are intended for immediate assistance or "rescue" of a serious asthma problem that is especially bothersome. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and coughing. Rescue inhalers is to provide assistance in a few minutes to a few. Almost all asthmatics should have a rescue inhaler or emergency available for emergency use.

The rescue inhaler is the most common albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir). Of these, Ventolin is a dose counter, which is much easier to know how the drug remains in the cartridge. The most common dose is 2 inhalations (separated by at least a puff or two), at least some hours apart. I generally prescribe every 4-6 hours as needed, even if a serious case of asthma may be more necessary frequently.

Also in general terms, the intention is that the rescue inhaler will not need more than twice a week unless a patient suffering from a crisis due to acute respiratory infection, allergy, or other temporary situation. Patients who need a rescue inhaler more often it must be on an inhaler controller. This may be an exception asthma induced by exercise. Athletes only need a rescue inhaler before exercise should discuss the possibility of adding a pilot drug with your doctor. May or may not be desirable.

ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is another rescue inhaler, often used for asthma, but most often affected COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, usually caused by tobacco and snuff). It is a little more effective in elderly patients that young patients. A trial therapy may help you decide if this drug is beneficial.

Combivent is a rescue inhaler containing salbutamol iptratropium. This inhaler should not need probably be in a pilot drug case.

Maxair (pirbuterol) are used less often especially now that albuterol is in the form of generic low price. The beauty of Maxair is the delivery system as Autohaler Maxair, which delivers medication automatically when the patient inhales through the nozzle.

Dosage one of the most prescribed drugs that can cause adverse coarse tremor, nervousness, insomnia, palpitations insomnia, anxiety or nervousness. The drugs appear to adrenaline – The hormone that circulates in your body when someone gets up and surprises you. Some patients experience these side effects, even at low doses. A higher dose will probably not help you breathe easier, but more likely to induce side effects.

Both albuterol and ipratropium in a nebulizer body too cheap, but patients requiring a nebuliser should generally be in control of drugs.

The main danger of rescue inhalers is to not use them when needed, or use too much, and avoid seeking care medical.

All these rescue inhalers are effective for patients with asthma, although some people find that a product works better than the other. The expected effect is to relieve wheezing, difficulty breathing, coughing and difficulty breathing. They will not help head cold symptoms. If you use your rescue inhaler and are still having trouble breathing, you should consult a doctor immediately – call 911 if necessary.

Copyright 2010 Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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