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Can The Use Of Albuterol Inhaler Cause False Positive In A Breathalyzer Result?
Question: Does using an albuterol inhaler cause a false positive breathalizer result? If so what is the time frame of using one?
Brief Answer:
No albuterol does not cause false positive results.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Albuterol is long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA). It is bronchodilators. And it does not cause any result alteration with breathalyzer results.
It will cause false positive results.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
No albuterol does not cause false positive results.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Albuterol is long acting beta 2 agonist (LABA). It is bronchodilators. And it does not cause any result alteration with breathalyzer results.
It will cause false positive results.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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