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Is Tingling Sensation In Hands A Result Of Albuterol Treatment For Asthma?
i just did an albuterol treatment for my asthma and my left hand is tingling is this something i should be worried about? im used to the normal jitters afterwards but this is new. also i havent had my advair for the past 4 days so ive taken my inhaler about 60 times. (i had 136 puffs 4 days ago now only 90)
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are a known case of chronic asthma, for which you are on albuterol and advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) which are used to prevent asthma attacks and to treat COPD.
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. similar to any drug this is also known to have some effects but the benefit overweighs the risk. It is known to cause tremor and nervousness but the tingling sensation is not its side effects.
You should be thoroughly examined for the causes of your symptoms, the nerve supplying that area may be having some injury, the vit deficiency can also leads to this problem.
so i suggest you to consult your doctor who is treating you and inform him regarding the medicines which you are on and the symptoms.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As you are a known case of chronic asthma, for which you are on albuterol and advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) which are used to prevent asthma attacks and to treat COPD.
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. similar to any drug this is also known to have some effects but the benefit overweighs the risk. It is known to cause tremor and nervousness but the tingling sensation is not its side effects.
You should be thoroughly examined for the causes of your symptoms, the nerve supplying that area may be having some injury, the vit deficiency can also leads to this problem.
so i suggest you to consult your doctor who is treating you and inform him regarding the medicines which you are on and the symptoms.
Thank you.
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