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Inhaler
Okay well i have bronchitus (sp?) and my doctor prescribed me with an albuterol inhaler. But it makes me cough soooooo much, and it hurts so bad because of my sore throat. Does anyone have any advice?
Thank you :).
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i got one for a bad cough i had a while back. it takes a little getting used to. i do a smooth slow inhale as im putting it to my mouth, then a sharp one as i press the spray. if you can supress the cough for the 10 seconds or so that you need to hold your breath, then its ok to cough afterwards.
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As it's a powder filled capsule, have you been shown the correct way to inhale it? If not, this could be causing your coughing and sore throat. Having the bronchitis can also make this feel worse.
If you're not already doing this, when you have to take the inhaler, sit up straight, keep your neck held high, chin slightly up and take a short, sharp breath in with the powder, then hold your breath for at least ten seconds, a bit longer if you can. Then exhale slowly. The faster you can inhale, the less likely the powder is going to stick to your throat.
Not everyone can get on with a powder inhaler, so if you are still having problems, speak to your doctor about trying a different one. There are lots to choose from.
I hope you feel better soon, bronchitis is a nasty thing to suffer from.
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Try & take some cough drops. They sooth your throat with medicine, and they taste good. And don't use your voice too much. If you stress your voice box and your vocal cords, it'll hurt & you'll heal slower. =)
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