Albuterol and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• bre...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 2, 2021

Albuterol for Asthma, Maintenance "Omg! I thought I was the only one. I only started Googling out of frustration. I usually wake up during my sleep feeling breathless, but I'm not getting a sufficient dose of Ventolin with this counter. I didn't think anything of it at first, but now that I've used it for some time, I hate it. I'm having to use so many puffs and still not getting enough and then panic because I'm stressing and can't breathe. This new Ventolin is ineffective, and whoever came up with the idea should be sacked. I don't think the creators realize that when you're short of breath, the first metered dose doesn't go past your throat, and it's the second puff that gets down to help relieve you. I found the other comments very helpful and will be looking to get an alternative without the counter."

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2019

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "Like the others say, the ProAir RespiClick is not effective. Sucking as hard as you can to get medicine to your lungs did not help during an asthma attack. The old method inhalers are far superior. I wheeze terribly still after using. Do not recommend."

• Sch...
• November 2, 2013

For COPD, Maintenance "My doctor put me on a dosage of 2 puffs every 4 hours as needed, but when I used this amount, I developed almost continuous anxiety attacks, insomnia, back and arm pain, wheezing, muscle spasm and jerking in extremities, and pounding in my ears. I was greatly distressed until I read this article and discovered that all of these symptoms are side effects of the albuterol."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2009

For Asthma, acute "It works great as long as you are not allergic to sulfa drugs, sulfates, or sulfites! If you are allergic to any of those, you might want to talk to your doctor before you take albuterol sulfate. It made my asthma worse every time I used it. Once I stopped using it, my asthma was nearly gone by the next day. It turned out that not only can't I use sulfa drugs, I cannot use this medication to quickly stop an asthma attack. Unfortunately, I know three other people (friends of mine) who had the same reaction to this inhaler. They also are allergic to sulfa drugs. The drug companies need to come up with an albuterol inhaler that does not use sulfates."

• Mth...
• April 11, 2016

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I had asthma as a kid. I recently got bronchitis, and my asthma returned. This inhaler should be recalled. It does not work. It is dangerous. I just found my girlfriend's ProAir HFA inhaler, and it worked perfectly. I have been suffocating for 3 days on this horrible, dangerous, poorly designed product."

• Edg...
• July 19, 2017

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I previously used the old ProAir, the traditional design, and it worked great. Could jog twice as far without getting short of breath, mow grass, etc. I was at the doctor and asked about a refill, and she told me about this amazing new design that you don't have to squeeze. The idea sounded great, but in reality, it doesn't work. After I use it, shortness of breath is slightly decreased, but the chest tightness/pain remains and starts to take on a different character, and it also makes me extremely nauseous. Yes, it is convenient, but people who need a rescue inhaler would rather it work and provide relief than to have one less button to press."

• SDM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2018

Albuterol for Asthma, acute "I find that it doesn't work either; I was having bronchospasms a few times this season, and the ProAir RespiClick does nothing. First, I thought that it was because I had shortness of breath, but with the HFA inhaler, I was still able to get a fairly decent dose, even in the middle of an attack. Trying to see if I can switch back to the old-school inhaler."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2018

For Bronchiectasis "Respiclick is horrible, not effective. I am already under stress and panic from shortness of breath. ProAir HFA has worked well for me for many years and is a superior product. Very disappointed to have been switched."

• Mar...
• August 25, 2009

For Bronchospasm Prophylaxis "I've been using this for 3 days to treat my bronchitis. I begin to wheeze, have two pumps, and it stops."

• dic...
• March 26, 2018

For COPD, Maintenance "I cannot get my breath after taking albuterol."

• Rai...
• November 6, 2011

Albuterol for Bronchospasm Prophylaxis "Severe allergic reactions (hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, and tongue); ear pain."