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Went To Er This Morning Lots Of Chest Congestion Gave

Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2020

Question: went to er this morning lots of chest congestion gave covid test that was negative gave me shot of steroids an inhaler to use was ok used inhaler again about 11 oclock or so wae at er at 430 i am now having my heart racing and shakeness is this reom medication also they did ekg and troponin test all normal thank you

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Might be due to side effect of inhaler.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Your current symptoms might be due to side effect of inhaler.
Some inhaler can cause palpitations and tremors.
Can you name the inhaler prescribed to you in the first place?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

the inhaler is albuterol

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are having side effects of albuterol.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Albuterol is short acting beta 2 blocker.
It is known to cause palpitations and tremors.
So your symptoms are due to side effects of albuterol.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj