Is Albuterol effective in the treatment of asthma?
Patient: I had a sudden asthma attack this eve. I am 78 years old and was enjoying a fire in our fireplace this eve. when I inhaled some saliva that went down the wrong pipe. My airway closed up on me and I could not breathe. After wheezing and struggling, I got a couple puffs of my albuterol and calmed down enough tp drink some water. It was a scary experience for my husband and me. Is my albuterol my go to med for something like this? Now I have sore ribs. Doctor: hi sir/madam,As a ayurvedic doctor would recommend you ayurvedic medicine which are best will give you good results too.please note down these following medicine:-1. Vasarishta :- 15 ml should be mixed with equal quantity of water and taken after meals twice daily.2.Haridra Khand :- One tea spoon of haridra khand should be taken with a cup of warm milk at night before going to bed.3. Talisadi Churna :- One tea spoon of talisadi churna mixed with ginger juice and honey should be taken three times in a day.4.The combination of Sitopaladi Churna+Pravala Pisthi+Rasa Sindur:-Take 2 gm of Sitopaladi Churna, 200 mg of Pravala Pisthi and 100 mg of Rasa Sindur to be taken with ghee three times in a day.These medicine doesnt have any side effect as its made by herbal drugs,you can find these medicine very useful in respiratory problems.And as per query Albuterol is also a effective medicine as per allopathic medicine is concerned if taken in right dose as prescribed.i hope i was helpful for you.have a healthy day.