Rescue inhaler abuse is a real problem for asthmatics. So if you’re using your ventolin, albuterol rescue inhaler more than a few times per week, you need to stop. Read on for more information about beating your rescue inhaler abuse and overuse.
If you’re like me, you know the side effects of albuterol (also called ventolin) all too well. That’s because if you’re like me, you’ve probably gone through long periods of time using your asthma rescue inhaler incorrectly. In fact, some research shows that anywhere from 60-70% of all asthmatics do not take their rescue inhalers…
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Asthma sucks. If you have asthma, you probably want to stop taking albuterol or whatever rescue medication you use. Or you’d at least stop taking it as much as you do. We all want natural asthma relief. In this article, I’ll go over the simple yet effective actions I’ve taken to quit my overreliance on…
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Ventolin, or albuterol, abuse is a serious concern for people with asthma. Used improperly, rescue inhaler overuse can cause permanent damage to the lungs and airways and an increase in the symptoms of asthma like wheezing and chest-tightness. Thankfully, research has shown that changes in lifestyle like diet and exercise, and even supplements like CBD,…
