Salbutamol Inhaler for Asthma Relief

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Is Salbutamol a bronchodilator?

It is used to relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness in people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Salbutamol is a fast-acting bronchodilator and reliever medication. It belongs to a class of medications known as short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist.

How long does a Salbutamol inhaler last?

This helps to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It starts to work within a few minutes and the effect will last between 3-5 hours. Salbutamol inhalers are referred to as 'reliever' inhalers or 'blue' inhalers.

Can you use salbutamol if you have asthma?

If your asthma is triggered by exercise or allergies you can also use your salbutamol inhaler shortly before exercising, or if you know you're going to be exposed to allergens that trigger your wheezing, such as pet fur or pollen. This will open your airways and help prevent wheezing. How does Salamol work?

What is salbutamol used for?

Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing in some other chest diseases too, such as COPD. Salbutamol can also be used to prevent asthma symptoms which occur with exercise or on exposure to an allergen, such as cat or dog fur, pollen or house dust.

What is salbutamol sulphate inhaler?

Salbutamol Sulphate Inhaler is a pressurised inhalation suspension (inhaler) which contains the active ingredient salbutamol (as salbutamol sulphate). Salbutamol belongs to a group of medicines called fast acting bronchodilators. Bronchodilators help the airways in your lungs to stay open. This makes it easier for air to get in and out.

Do salbutamol inhalers work?

Salbutamol inhalers work very quickly and help to relieve wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. This leaflet gives only basic information. All inhalers come with a more detailed leaflet including information on how many doses your inhaler contains which you should also read. Replacements should be obtained through your GP 9.

How does salbutamol work?

Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe. Salbutamol comes in an inhaler (puffer). Salbutamol inhalers are usually blue.

What Is Salbutamol Inhaler

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Salbutamol Inhaler Information

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