Is it safe to take nebuliser 2 hours after using rescue inhaler for asthma?
Patient: ht 5' 0" wt 219 lbs past hx of asthma and diabetes. Current heart rate 116 bpm, shortness of breath. Took rescue inhaler 2 hours ago is it safe to take my nebulizer now? Fearful heartrate will get faster. been fighting an upper repiratory bug for a week and really struggling with the asthma Doctor: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicThe increase in heart rate can be alarming to some persons but it is not dangerous. The heart can tolerate it. The risk of heart disease at these points is far less than the risk of complications due to asthma.In a hospital setting persons may require nebulisations every 20 t0 30 minutes or be on continuous nebulisations. It has been 2 hours since your inhalor, you can use the nebulisation or if you are in distress, go to a doctor as soon as possible.I hope this helps