Albuterol inhalers are bronchodilators that are used to the treat narrowing of the bronchial airways (bronchospasms) by relaxing the airway muscles. Albuterol treats and prevents shortness of breath and wheezing. This drug is commonly used by sufferers of emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, various lung diseases and exercise-induced asthma. As with any drugs, there are possible side effects that are associated with use of Albuterol.
Considerations
Before you consider using Albuterol, it is important to consider some of the most common side effects associated with it. These include nausea, nervousness, headaches, coughing, runny nose, tremors or shakiness, throat irritation, sleeplessness, upper respiratory tract infections and bone and muscle pain. Not everyone will experience these side effects, but they are common.
Warning
There are some more dangerous Albuterol side effects, including irregular heartbeats, chest pain, allergic reactions like swelling of the lips, having a hard time breathing or closing the throat, tongue swelling, face swelling, and developing hives. If you experience any of these side effects it is necessary that you cease using Albuterol immediately and get emergency medical care.
Theories/Speculation
There are also some more rare side effects associated with Albuterol. The more unusual Albuterol side effects are paradoxical bronchospasms, giant hives and loss of appetite, skin discoloration (skin usually becomes paler) and pounding and throbbing of the heart. These side effects are pretty severe and you should seek medical attention if you experience them.
Effects
Other rare but not as serious (though you should still tell your doctor) Albuterol side effects are problems distinguishing taste, temporary reddening of the neck and face, dry mouth, irritation of the mouth, painful urination, feelings of weakness, quivering, sweating a lot, drowsiness, having trouble going to sleep and head pain.
Prevention/Solution
If you have heart ailments such as seizure, strokes, angina, diabetes, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or thyroid conditions, you should inform your doctor before you begin use of Albuterol. Also, if you have taken MAO (Monoamine oxidase) inhibitors within the past two weeks, you should not use Albuterol.
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