Patterns & Habits: Albuterol

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Son's Asthma Medications

My son was treated for exercise induced asthma back in Spring '08 - and given an albuterol inhaler to take as needed. He continued to have more trouble as the summer progesses and we then visited a pulmonologist, where he was diagnosed with mild asthma. He was put on a preventative (flovent) morning and night plus the albuterol before exercise. Late summer/early fall he developed a chronic cough, and after visits with the pediatrician and the pulmonologists and chest xrays - his medication was increased to advair 250/50 and is now on the...

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6 Month Old Infant on Albuterol for Wheezing and Cough. Side Effects Are Crazy!

Does anyone have any info on giving a child oral Albuterol. She has a seemingly productive cough but no other cold symptoms. Doctor told me it was a virus and prescribed oral Albuterol. Pharmacist said that it would make her hyper but I wasnt prepared for how hyper she would become. It is like having a baby on speed. I would consider stopping the treatment but want to know if anyone has similiar situation. Doctor seemed to have diagnosed her in 20 seconds. Any thoughts? Thanks!