I had Bronchitis. I was having some problems with my breathing. i know its normal when you are sick with that, but even after all my symptoms went away, i still had that breathing probs. Not real big ones, it was more like breathing hard, or catching your breath after going up a real long flight of stairs. Went to see my doc and he game me Albuterol. Told me to take it as needed. How do i know when its needed? When i am breathing real hard? I dont want to overdoes on this stuff.
2006-11-08 16:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by carriec 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
When an asthma crisis is beginning and I start to breath hard, I use the inhaler 2-3 puffs, 3 times a day. Sometimes that's enough and I get better after a few days. If not, and I can't sleep because of the great effort I have to do to breath, and even feel like I want to throw up because of the lack of oxygen, I start using the inhaler every 15 minutes for 4-5 hours. Like that, I can control the crisis myself and don't have to go to the hospital. But I insist you give your doctor a call to make sure, because not all inhalers are the same and I've never used Albuterol.
Also try the following exercises:
When you inhale through your nose, try exhaling through your mouth all the air you took in, but really emptying your lungs as much as you can. Then do it again, just be careful you don't hyperventilate.
Also, lie on you stomach and have someone give you some chops on your back during at least 5 minutes, so as to help the residual air in your lungs to come out.
2006-11-08 16:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Albuterol should be used when you are having breathing difficulty; it is the sort of inhaler that is used as a "rescue" inhaler for those who have asthma. Generally, two puffs, about 15-30 seconds apart should be used. Bronchitis can take a while to really clear up, so don't despair. Drinking a lot of water or other clear liquids can really help. If, after you've used up the inhaler, you're still having problems, check with your doctor or a specialist in respiratory problems to be evaluated for the possibility of asthma or allergies.
2006-11-09 00:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have asthma and I don't have it bad I only have problems when I am sick. I find you should use it only when you have real trouble. That is when you need to use your inhaler. If you aren't having problems with breathing then don't use it. Especially if you are worried. It is just when you are having difficulty breathing that you should you use it. It is just to make breathing easier. Hope that this helps.
2006-11-09 00:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by lita ozzy bear 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not much danger of over-dosing with Albuterol. Use 2 puffs whenever you are short of breath. Beware of any "wheezing" sounds in the lungs; you may have asthma. Dona G.
2006-11-09 01:22:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dona G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest to take it as soon as you notice that you have difficulty in breathing. Waiting for the condition to worsen before taking the inhaler will decrease the speed of the medication to take effect.
2006-11-09 00:17:06 · answer #5 · answered by tranquil 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋