Albuterol lung cancer
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The doctor gave him a few lung functin test and one x-ray. The lung function tests were all fine, before and after given him albuterol. The doctors then said he might have moderate or intermitant asthma. He was on Q-Var, and Zrytec everyday, and albuterol when cough starts.
However, the daily cough just never goes away, somedays lighter, somedays harder.
My 63 yo mom was diagnosed w/ lung cancer and COPD 3 1/2 years ago. The cancer was caught very early and she had a lobectomy. She was given several medicines for her COPD including albuterol and spireva (sp?). She initially followed up with her oncologist but no longer sees any doctors because she is afraid of what they will tell her. As a result, she has run out of all her meds except for her inhaler which she uses frequently. Recently we have found that she cannot finish a sentence.
My exhaustion has mitigated a bit, but I still get short of breath, and my lung function still feels reduced. No wheezing, though. I am now taking 220 mg Asmanex and Albuterol when necessary.
If you can answer a follow-up question -- is it "okay" not to feel 100%, even on medication? My lung function is testing in the "normal" range, but I certainly don't feel ready to run any races.
Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to treat many of the same issues as Flovent, but it can also be used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Albuterol comes in a syrup, tablet, or as a suspension in an inhaler. Albuterol works by causing the passages to the lung to relax and open, which makes breathing easier.
I once read that if the lungs are functioning at 30%, you can try to get a lung transplant. In any case, 40% does not sound good.
The textbook answer is "absolutely not". But my answer would be there is no significant harm in doing so. The problem with albuterol is that the cells become de-sensitized to the chemical, and suddenly it doesn't work at all. Sometimes a short "holiday" from albuterol will cause the cells to reset. You mom has what is sometimes called a "twitchy" lung. And it has to be de-sensitized. Often a single week or two of prednisone will do the job.
I was diagnosed with an exercise induced asthma and prescribed a 90 mcg albuterol inhaler. I didn't use it much as I was fine most of the time. But just recently I have been having to use my inhaler every few hours or so because if I don't I get really short breathed. I don't know what's going on and it's worrying me.
I purchased the Omron Portable Ultrasonic Nebulizer and am using the vials of Albuterol and Ipratropium. I can only use 1/2 vial because more than that speeds my heart up too much. Can I save the last 1/2 of the vial for later use? Does anybody know of a more affordable way to get the medicine I need? I am paying out of pocket and this economy gets harder every day it seems like.
Last year I was diagnosed with Bronchectisis, put on an atrovent inhaler and take mucinex daily. Early December I started coughing more and started having pain in my right lung when I took a deep breath. Sometimes the pain is felt in my mid back area and on my right side in the ribs. The DR. took an x ray which showed a bronchectic infection in my right lung. I was put on 14 days of antibodics which took away the cough and green phlem that I always have.
I gave a lot of thought before posting again, because I am sure you are the greastest mom and would never want to endanger your children. This post IS NOT a criticism, or an attempt to make you feel badly. Albuterol is a "last ditch" emergency medication. When you reach for the albuterol you are "reaching for lung reserve". Once that albuterol is ingested, the lung has no more reserve.
Thank you for responding. the inhaler that i have is albuterol. I thought that drowsiness was a common side effect?
diagnosed MS person. (78 years old) I have, in the last couple of months developed a lung condition that is very difficult for me. My lungs have become a thick, clear mucus factory. It keeps me awake at night and nothing seems to help. I am on a nebulizer 3 time daily. I have tried a couple of oral medications without success. I would appreciate any thoughts on the subject.
I went to the doctor who performed a lung function test (70 or 80% or normal), X-rays (normal), and the ABG showed I had respiratory alkalosis (high levels of CO2 CO1 and bicarbonate)
The doctor summed it up by saying that I was essentially running at 70% oxygen.
I have since had 2 lung infections: So during my last appointment I asked my doctor flat out: “Do I have emphysema?” Her answer was I have COPD.
recently diagnosed with COPD/emphysema. hospitalized three times: finally determined that i'm allergic to sulfate based albuterol, combivent, all of the usual "suspects." i'm now on advair (one week= 115 ) and doing okay - except the only rescue inhaler i can tolerate is primotene mist. just took an oximeter test - came out 86-87. i think it's too soon to go on oxygen, until we see if advair works. but i worry about the advair too.
They have you inhale metacholine, then measure your lung function to see how much it has dropped. They repeat the process until your lung function has dropped 20% or they get to the end of the test, whichever comes first. The amount of metacholine it takes for your lung function to drop 20% determines whether you have asthma.
If you're concerned that you may have asthma, you should discuss it with your doctor, so they can address it for you.
Good luck.
I have never had this in my life. He sent me home with a breathing machine and albuterol. I also took steroids for 5 days. The last time i used the albuterol was on sat. I cant do it anymore. I have had palpitations that will not go away! They do not feel fast, they are slow, and almost like my heart misses quite a few beats. This is non stop. I dont know what to do. I am a smoker and also have panic attacks so u know..I am freakin out!
Hi,
Salbutamol is contrindicated in asthma. It is a long acting beta2 agonist that can be dangerous for asthmatics to take without an inhaled steroid. Also, they take too long to be effective which makes them useless as a resuce inhaler as you have been trying to use it.
I would recommend that you request further testing from you doctor. The methylcoline (sp?) challenge is the standard and definitive test for asthma. You are give puffs a methylcoline to try to induce an asthma attack.
I had my lower left lung removed when I was 21 due to an abcessed bonchiectasis. I am a runner. Lately my asthma has been causing me more frequent difficulty. I went into respiratory distress in Feb. (a first for me) and have been having more frequent asthma exacerbations requiring longer regimens of prednisone (my worst enemy...bone loss). I am continually on asthma meds to keep things at bay (advair 500/50, spiriva, asmanex, xoponex, etc.
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