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Bronchodilators

- Summary
- About bronchodilators
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug and other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Elderly use issues
- Lifestyle considerations
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Marc J. Sicklick, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI

Child use issues with bronchodilators

Generally, bronchodilators are used on an as–needed basis when there is difficulty breathing or a child is having trouble with coughing or wheezing.

Studies performed to date have not demonstrated specific problems that would limit the usefulness of bronchodilators in children. However, isoetharine is not recommended for their use. Bronchodilators routinely prescribed for children include albuterol, bitolterol, levalbuterol, proventil, pirbuterol, terbutaline, levalbuterol.

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Review Date: 01-03-2007

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