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Is Albuterol Advisable For Shortness Of Breath?
My mother has been experiencing wheezing and shortness of breath after breif walks (30 feet). She has a nasal inhaler (albuteral) but is affriad to use it due to having heart palpatations in the past and also being on beta blockers. Her Doctor said its ok , use the inhaler when needed. Your thoughs
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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If the shortness of breath is because of the lung (wheezing or previous history of lung problem like asthma ,copd) then she can use it it does does not cause major problem. In case things don't improve, I would suggest she should see a doctor then.
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If the shortness of breath is because of the lung (wheezing or previous history of lung problem like asthma ,copd) then she can use it it does does not cause major problem. In case things don't improve, I would suggest she should see a doctor then.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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