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help facing frequent attack

i'm using salbutamol since long not much severe using average 2 puff daily. But now i have to take the puff very frequently with in 1-2 hour what should i do ?
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746512 tn?1388807580
salbutamol is albuterol --> just what they call it in Canada :)

If you only have the salbutamol, you need a steroid inhaler for daily use.  Get an appointment within the next day or two with your doctor or go see a walk-in clinic.  An increase use of a rescue medication (more than 3 times a week), indicates a need for a stronger medicine for a little while.

How you feel better soon!!
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Hi Rahul, never ever over use your inhaler, as it will make your attack and asthma worse.  Go see your Dr. immediately and try to change the inhaler to a different brand, obviously this one is not working for you.  Ask him/her if you should also take pills to help you breathe, either SINGULAiRor something similar once in 24hr, and the inhaler.  You should also have a rescue inhaler such as ALBUTEROL and use that only in emergency.  I have posted a large post re: asthma and all, please read them, hope it will help you.  Again do not overuse your inhalers.  Keep an air cleaning machine in your home to filter out 99% of all polutants, you can get one for about $60.00 at K-mart or Sears.  They help.  Good luck.
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