albuterol overdose?

Question

ok so if you follow my post ive been having tightness in the chest i think i overdosed on my albuterol inhaler these exact feelings happened like 6 weeks ago also originally we thought it was this bronkaid medicine that i tried but i havnt used that since before that and i started to use my inhaler again and i know i use it more then i should but for 2 years it hasnt affected me negativily except for a little nerves but i have tightness in the chest for about a week now my nerves are all over the place im hungry but its hard to eat anything and i have some pain on the left side of my throat and its very hard to breathe..when this happened the first time i had a chest xray ekg urine and blood and everything was fine i just went to the dr the other day he gave me an ekg that was fine but it did get a lil worse after my dr visit and he gave me medicine to control my ashma so i dont have to use the inhaler as much so i started the azmacort but it was making my throat really dry

atleast i thought it was that cause i stopped it and my throat hasnt been as dry i will start the medicine again once this goes way...but do you guys think this is an overdose of the albuterol instead of 2 puffs every 6 hours i took maybe 3-5 at a time..and is there anyway i can speed up the healing process to get back to normal

like i said i went to the dr but hes not in today so i cant get in touch with him your talking about my wording but meanwhile im not here for a writing contest and like i said my nerves are out of wack so im just typing what comes to mind not looking to have the right grammer just looking maybe some advice

Answer 1

That has got to be the worst run-on sentence or paragraph I've ever seen in my life, and I was a proofreader for many years, and read some really awful stuff. If you think you're having an adverser reaction to albuterol, why in the h*** are you here rambling on about it, and not having this wandering conversation with your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 2

I have had the same reaction and the same treatment in the hospital.
When you are having a severe asthma attack your body goes into flight or fright syndrome. Along with having a bit too much albuterol, this could explain some of the edginess in your writing style.
The physical symptoms that are related to the body's normal fight-or-flight response says "I am in danger, I need to either run away or stay and fight". The pitutary gland excretes adrenalin into the system to enable our body to do this. The heart rate increases, breathing is effected. The body is prepared for the superhuman feat it is expected to perform.

In the past, I found that when I had a severe asthma attack I would panic and take more than I should because I felt I couldnt get the medication down into my lungs. Sometimes, it felt like the medication wasnt coming out of the puffer. Sometimes, I would hyperventilate. Many things happen when we are panicking from an asthma attack.
Not to say that your having panic attacks with your asthma attack
You could also be experiencing side effects.
the following serious side effects:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
· chest pain or irregular heartbeats.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take albuterol and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· dizziness or lightheadedness;
· insomnia;
· tremor or nervousness;
· sweating;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or
· dry mouth.
be sure to inform your doctor of all your scrips that you take. As well, be cautious when taking any herbal remedies over the counter as they can cause a reaction as well.
As for the dry throat, do you find your are urinating more excessively? Dry skin? It could be that your body is reacting to the drug and trying to get it out of your system. Azmacort can also cause dryness in the mouth and throat. Remember there are other drugs out there to help asthmatics so if this is bothering you, ask your doctor for something different.
While your waiting for the doctor, try some calming techniques:
B6 supplements
avoid caffeine in your case because your already jittery (however, other times, it can serve to calm the asthma flare up)
Take a hot bath, the steam can help the lungs and relax you in the meantime
have someone tap on your the sides of our chest lightly for a few minutes. It seems to help loosen the mucus. (nurses did this for me when I was kid)

@~I hope this helps you

Answer 3

taking too much albuterol can affect your body - had my daughter catching invisible butterflies in the living room at 3am. If your doctor is not in the office today - and they don't have an on-call doc that can see you - then go to the ER. Take all the medicines you are currently using with you and be honest about the amounts/times you have taken them. Rescue inhalers do not control asthma - you need a good regimen of daily meds and a rescue inhaler for emergency episodes only. I'm not fussing at you - I'm concerned for you. Ask your doc to help you evaluate what triggers you have - eliminate as many as you can from your home. We had to pull up the carpeting and go to hardwood floors, encase all the mattresses and pillows and we do not allow the dogs in any of the bedrooms. Pollen is a trigger for our daughter too (it's a new one) so we're going to have to be careful about outdoor time in spring and fall. You need to see an asthma specialist at least every six months and if you are having frequent attacks you should alert the doc as you may need to be seen immediately. With good maintenance meds, elimination of as many triggers as possible, and regular communication with the doc you should be able to get the asthma under control. Best of luck

Answer 4

you might have some anxiety as well as asthma. the meds wont do anything for that. you could see about maybe changing to a pill form as well as the inhaler. that way you only use the inhaler when you get an attack. on some people it cuts baxk the use of the inhaler by quite a lot. stay strong and just ask questions when you talk to your dr again. always remember to be open with the dr. all they have to go on is what you tell them most of the time

Answer 5

Albuteral can be very dangerous, as I hope you have found out. When it comes to breathing, never fool around with your meds. Drink lots of water, (not ice cold) that will help to loosen and phlegm and keep it more thinner, I am surprised you haven't gotten an antibiotic, Take Hot chicken soup, even if you just take the broth will help. Eat oatmeal, or cream of wheat cereal, that's easy to go down.Go back on the azmacort, and make sure you drink lots of liquids. Feel Better a Hot cup of tea might help also.

Answer 6

Why isn't this the place for medical advice when some of these post are all about pushing psychiatric diagnoses or mental illness, treatments, and drugs? Who says anything much about that besides me?

I don't think you need to be taking so much medication if it did help you and then you took more because it wasn't helping you and now you are not sure what to do then go to your doctor and tell them. Are you sure you needed it to begin with or why did you start taking it? You might need to titrate yourself down and that means to slowly wean yourself back from what you are now taking. I am not a doctor though so I am not trying to give out medical advice just a personal suggestion.

Answer 7

This isn't really the place for medical advise. If you think you may be having an adverse reaction to your medication, you should be speaking with your doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 8

Yes, it sounds like you need some long-acting beta-agonists, or other chronic therapy -- continue using the inhabable corticosteroids, that should help