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Wait time between nebulizing Albuterol and Saline

Posted by sadair20 @sadair20, Aug 22, 2023

I think I read somewhere that we should wait some time between nebulizing Albuterol and HyperSaline. How long should we wait inbetween?

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spider109 | @spider109 | Aug 23, 2023

I have a question for Sue or anyone else who nebulizes 7% saline AFTER two or three puffs of the albuterol inhaler, do you find it works just as well as the nebulized albuterol? I would think the saline would wash away the albuterol powder. Please reply. Thank-you.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 23, 2023
In reply to @spider109 "I have a question for Sue or anyone else who nebulizes 7% saline AFTER two or..." + (show)
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I have a question for Sue or anyone else who nebulizes 7% saline AFTER two or three puffs of the albuterol inhaler, do you find it works just as well as the nebulized albuterol? I would think the saline would wash away the albuterol powder. Please reply. Thank-you.

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Yes, indeed, it works just fine for me.
The albuterol inhaler is a mist, and once it penetrates into the lungs, I don't think it washes away.
Sue

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