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Is Ventolin Safe To Give Frequently For Asthma?
I am pretty sure you can not overdose on ventolin. a 13 year old has not had asthma for about a year and moved to different family without a ventolin puffer. Was given one at school to take home until gp app. can be made to assess asthma management. Is that ok to give as often as required unless no relief is achieved with ventolin.?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Yes, it is safer to use on a long term basis. The usual dose for long-term treatment of asthma is 1 to 2 puffs (or 1 puff in children 4 years and older) 4 times per day.
I would recommend to use a steroid inhaler rather than the ventolin. Steroid inhaler is highly effective in relieving the asthmatic attacks and better than ventolin.
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum
Yes, it is safer to use on a long term basis. The usual dose for long-term treatment of asthma is 1 to 2 puffs (or 1 puff in children 4 years and older) 4 times per day.
I would recommend to use a steroid inhaler rather than the ventolin. Steroid inhaler is highly effective in relieving the asthmatic attacks and better than ventolin.
Regards
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