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Albuterol
About Albuterol
A short acting beta 2 agonist or SABA that quickly opens airways. Albuterol or Ventolin treats asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations. It works by relaxing smooth muscle around airways within minutes. Albuterol is delivered by inhaler or nebulizer. It is a rescue medication used as needed for breathing difficulty. Overuse of albuterol indicates poor asthma control and predicts attacks. The drug is on the WHO essential medicines list and is essential for emergency asthma treatment.
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