Flovent and Albuterol

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Vic - 02 Jan 2004 23:14 GMT

Hi,

I'm new to the asthma world, just having been diagnosed this summer. I was
given Albuterol as a rescue inhaler. I've had a couple of bouts in the past
couple of weeks with bronchitis, sore throats, etc. and today was given
Flovent by a doctor who thinks my problems are due to the asthma and not
anything else. If I read correctly, Flovent and Albuterol are different. Is
that right?

Thanks,

Victoria

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Colin Campbell - 05 Jan 2004 02:47 GMT

>Hi,
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>anything else. If I read correctly, Flovent and Albuterol are different. Is
>that right?

Yes, they are different medications that do different things. The
albuterol is a 'rescue inhaler' that reverses the bronchospasm that
is commonly referred to as an 'asthma attack.'

The Flovent is a medication that treats the underlying disease
condition (inflammation) which causes the bronchospasm.

Think of it this way, the albuterol _treats_ asthma symptoms and the
Flovent _prevents_ asthma symptoms.

"Usenet is like a herd of performing elephants with diarrhea --
massive, diffucult to redirect, awe-inspiring, entertaining, and a
source of mind boggling amounts of excrement when you least expect it."
Gene Spafford 1992

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Niagarastorm - 18 Feb 2004 00:25 GMT

Yes you are right. Albuterol is a rescue inhaler for when you are having trouble breathing. While Flovent is a preventative inhaler that you use every day. The flovent will help keep your airways open and prevent future asthma attacks.

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