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Albuterol long term use

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@sueinmn

@ling Well...I have used albuterol for over half my life so far - way beyond 30 years. I have been switched to levalbuterol for nebs & exacerbations, which causes less shakiness (I have essential tremors), and formoterol for daily use, but all all beta-agonists, used to open the airways. My 43 & 40 yo daughters have used them almost all their lives as well. So far no bad effects on heart, kidneys, lungs, vision, bones, etc.

Some pulmonologists are switching long-term albuterol users to a Symbicort inhaler (formoterol plus budosenide) for long term use and saving albuterol for exacerbations. Note - while there is some concern about the steroid portion, it has not affected my daughter's or my bone density at all, in spite of the fact that we must also use oral steroids for other conditions. We are both monitored annually.
Sue

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@ling | @wangling | Jul 8, 2023

Hi Sue,
As always, many thanks Sue for sharing you and your daughters'
experience in using albuterol. I appreciate it very much. It is very
good to know that you have not had any side effects. My pulmonologist
told me there were no side effects, but to me first-hand evidence based practice always
weighs. I even told my pulmonologist that he has the theoretical knowledge but doesn't have real-life experience.
Many thanks again!
Take care!
Ling

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@ling | @wangling | Oct 28, 2023

Hi Sue,
Almost a year I have been using Albuterol twice daily before my fluttering, morning and evening. In your shared personal experience, you and your two daughters, do you use it the same way as I do? So far, two pulmonologists and an infectious disease doctor all agreed I continue the practice. While your experience gave me lots of comfort, I need to confirm, do you use Albuterol twice daily for all those years?
I will see my pulmonologist next month, I will discuss it with him again. But your experience means more to me.
I am so happy to have someone like you to turn to.
Many thanks and take care!
Ling

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