Anyone use a Ventolin inhaler?

If you're partner was getting short of breath would you give them a shot of it ?

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Salbutamol MDI inhalers can only effectively be used by a about 50% of those they are actually prescribed for. This is either because they’ve never been taught to use them properly, are unteachable, or have forgotten. Though slightly more high-priced, I’ve never understood why the medical profession refuses to replace them all with breath activated devices which have been available for 25 years. These can be either autohalers or dry powder devices. Certainly those given MDI devices with inadequate training rarely get much drug from them in to their lungs.

There are many causes of breathlessness other than bronchospasm, so even though salbutamol has very low toxicity, it should not be used in patients with no diagnosis nor any experience of the device. Breathlessness can be serious and thus anyone with undiagnosed symptoms should seek medical advice.

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If your physically having to administer the dose to your partner then its probably best to prepare to dial the emergency services. If you mean they keep saying 'I'm alright' then yes, get them to take it. As mentioned before it will only help them but also try to get them to relax for a short while and take a break from what they are doing and sit down.

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Yes, but if problem persists then they should get a check up with GP. As a temporary relief it would be ok. I have known nurses give it to their young children when they have a really bad cold.

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No because I do not know what caused the breathlessness in the first place.

I would recommend a visit to the doctors so it could be properly diagnosed.

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Take Dr. Frank's advice! No sharing!

Hope your partner seeks professional treatment for his/her symptoms.

Chantel RN

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Definitely, if you know it's an asthmatic person.

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Most definitely , It can't harm ,it can only help. Use it ,