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Albuterol vs. Sodium chloride

Albuterol sulfate is a short-acting beta agonist (SABA). It's a rescue inhaler that treats or prevents sudden wheezing or shortness of breath in adults and children at least 4 years old with certain breathing problems, such as asthma. Albuterol is inhaled through the mouth using either an HFA inhaler (or metered dose inhaler) or a dry powder inhaler. The typical dose is 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours as needed when you suddenly have trouble breathing. Albuterol side effects generally include sore throat, throat irritation, and infections.

• Treatment or prevention of wheezing or tightening of airways in people ages 4 years and older with certain types of lung problems (e.g., asthma)
• Prevention of exercise-induced asthma in people ages 4 years and older

• Sore throat
• Throat irritation
• Runny nose
• Upper respiratory infection

Note: Side effects you might have can depend on your age, dose, the type of albuterol inhaler you're using, and how often you're using the inhaler.

• Breathing problems
• Heart problems
• Low potassium in the blood
• Allergic reactions

Sodium chloride inhalation solution (saline) used to moisten your airways, and to loosen mucus in your chest so you can cough it up. It's available in different strengths, ranging from sodium chloride 0.9% to sodium chloride 10%. This medication is typically inhaled through a nebulizer machine and used by people with certain breathing problems, such as cystic fibrosis. The dosing for sodium chloride can differ from person to person, depending on how severe their condition is. Some possible side effects of using sodium chloride include runny nose, cough, and restlessness.

• To help thin mucus to make it easier to cough it up - sodium chloride 3% and above
• To moisten airways and help in breathing - sodium chloride 0.9%

• Runny nose
• Cough
• Feeling restless

• For inhalation only