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Suggest Remedies For Breathlessness

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Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Question: Hello. My father is 60yrs old and suffering from breathlessness since morning.We have nebulizer at home. Could you please suggest a medicine that we can give through the nebulizer.
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern for your beloved father who seems to be having breathing problem.
You can use Salbutamol Nebulizer Solution through the nebulizer.
The usual starting dose is 2.5mg as a single dose. This may be increased to 5mg. Treatment may be repeated up to four times a day.
I advise him to be examined by a physician to rule out other causes of breathlessness like any heart disease or infection.
Hope I could answer your query. Should you need to ask, I shall be glad to answer your follow up query.
Best regards.
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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali

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Practicing since :1988

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Suggest Remedies For Breathlessness

Brief Answer: Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern for your beloved father who seems to be having breathing problem. You can use Salbutamol Nebulizer Solution through the nebulizer. The usual starting dose is 2.5mg as a single dose. This may be increased to 5mg. Treatment may be repeated up to four times a day. I advise him to be examined by a physician to rule out other causes of breathlessness like any heart disease or infection. Hope I could answer your query. Should you need to ask, I shall be glad to answer your follow up query. Best regards.