albuterol question

[Wheezie]

As far as I understand, albuterol works to open the airways so they are less restricted (thus helping with that tight feeling); however, it does not do much for inflammation. This is why traditionally, albuterol should be nebbed first and then any other inhaled meds should follow. The albuterol opens the airways so the other meds (like tobi or pulmozyme) can get deeper in there and do their job better. At least, that's my understanding. For inflammation, I think many people take advair or some type of steroid inhaler.

I prefer the nebulizer when I'm feeling really tight because it's almost as if I can't take in a deep enough breath with the inhaler to get much benefit. A full treatment helps me so much more than a couple puffs on the inhaler. But I'm also no where near 80%, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

As far as I understand, albuterol works to open the airways so they are less restricted (thus helping with that tight feeling); however, it does not do much for inflammation. This is why traditionally, albuterol should be nebbed first and then any other inhaled meds should follow. The albuterol opens the airways so the other meds (like tobi or pulmozyme) can get deeper in there and do their job better. At least, that's my understanding. For inflammation, I think many people take advair or some type of steroid inhaler.

I prefer the nebulizer when I'm feeling really tight because it's almost as if I can't take in a deep enough breath with the inhaler to get much benefit. A full treatment helps me so much more than a couple puffs on the inhaler. But I'm also no where near 80%, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

As far as I understand, albuterol works to open the airways so they are less restricted (thus helping with that tight feeling); however, it does not do much for inflammation. This is why traditionally, albuterol should be nebbed first and then any other inhaled meds should follow. The albuterol opens the airways so the other meds (like tobi or pulmozyme) can get deeper in there and do their job better. At least, that's my understanding. For inflammation, I think many people take advair or some type of steroid inhaler.

I prefer the nebulizer when I'm feeling really tight because it's almost as if I can't take in a deep enough breath with the inhaler to get much benefit. A full treatment helps me so much more than a couple puffs on the inhaler. But I'm also no where near 80%, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

As far as I understand, albuterol works to open the airways so they are less restricted (thus helping with that tight feeling); however, it does not do much for inflammation. This is why traditionally, albuterol should be nebbed first and then any other inhaled meds should follow. The albuterol opens the airways so the other meds (like tobi or pulmozyme) can get deeper in there and do their job better. At least, that's my understanding. For inflammation, I think many people take advair or some type of steroid inhaler.

I prefer the nebulizer when I'm feeling really tight because it's almost as if I can't take in a deep enough breath with the inhaler to get much benefit. A full treatment helps me so much more than a couple puffs on the inhaler. But I'm also no where near 80%, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

As far as I understand, albuterol works to open the airways so they are less restricted (thus helping with that tight feeling); however, it does not do much for inflammation. This is why traditionally, albuterol should be nebbed first and then any other inhaled meds should follow. The albuterol opens the airways so the other meds (like tobi or pulmozyme) can get deeper in there and do their job better. At least, that's my understanding. For inflammation, I think many people take advair or some type of steroid inhaler.

I prefer the nebulizer when I'm feeling really tight because it's almost as if I can't take in a deep enough breath with the inhaler to get much benefit. A full treatment helps me so much more than a couple puffs on the inhaler. But I'm also no where near 80%, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

 

[Landy]

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.
I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.
Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.

 

[Landy]

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.
I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.
Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.

 

[Landy]

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.
I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.
Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.

 

[Landy]

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.
I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.
Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.

 

[Landy]

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.
I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.
Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.

 

[jamie6girl]

I def feel better using the neb version over the inhaler. The inhaler really does not do anything for me. It's good every now and then, like if I don't have access to my mist machine... But that is it.

 

[jamie6girl]

I def feel better using the neb version over the inhaler. The inhaler really does not do anything for me. It's good every now and then, like if I don't have access to my mist machine... But that is it.

 

[jamie6girl]

I def feel better using the neb version over the inhaler. The inhaler really does not do anything for me. It's good every now and then, like if I don't have access to my mist machine... But that is it.

 

[jamie6girl]

I def feel better using the neb version over the inhaler. The inhaler really does not do anything for me. It's good every now and then, like if I don't have access to my mist machine... But that is it.

 

[jamie6girl]

I def feel better using the neb version over the inhaler. The inhaler really does not do anything for me. It's good every now and then, like if I don't have access to my mist machine... But that is it.

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.

I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.

Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.</end quote></div>


Just wanted to say, that I like the neb better too, and I use Xopenex (even though my copay is more), for this same reason, and have had the same experience with it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.

I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.

Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.</end quote></div>


Just wanted to say, that I like the neb better too, and I use Xopenex (even though my copay is more), for this same reason, and have had the same experience with it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.

I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.

Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.</end quote></div>


Just wanted to say, that I like the neb better too, and I use Xopenex (even though my copay is more), for this same reason, and have had the same experience with it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.

I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.

Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.</end quote>


Just wanted to say, that I like the neb better too, and I use Xopenex (even though my copay is more), for this same reason, and have had the same experience with it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[AnD]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>

From my personal experience, the albuterol does wonders nebulized. I currently take Xopenex (levalbuterol) and I can tell such a difference after I've done my neb treatment & have been on it for a few years & don't seem to have built up an immunity to it.

I only switched from albuterol to Xopenex because the albuterol made me shaky & also I noticed heart palpitations with it, both of which are much better w/ Xopenex.

Let us know what you decide and if you do start albuterol I would be interested to hear what your opinion of it is.</end quote>


Just wanted to say, that I like the neb better too, and I use Xopenex (even though my copay is more), for this same reason, and have had the same experience with it. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">