Trina Herron-McMillin
37 posts
Trina has a wealth of knowledge and personal experience related to the medical field and the dental industry. She is well-versed on numerous mental health topics and physical therapy techniques. Throughout her career in the medical field, Trina held a variety of positions, some of which include laboratory assistant, phlebotomist, medical biller, and transcriptionist. Trina has been an online writer for 10 years. Today, she frequently writes content for physicians, dental professionals, medical clinics and law firms.
Posts By Trina Herron-McMillin
How Often Can You Use an Albuterol Inhaler?
Patients can use an albuterol inhaler every four to six hours. What happens if I use my inhaler too much? If patients take this medication too frequently, it could make the symptoms of asthma…
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Albuterol vs Ventolin - Differences, Which Is More Effective?
In the simplest terms, albuterol sulfate (salbutamol) is a generic medication. Ventolin, by contrast, is a brand-name medication that uses albuterol as its primary active ingredient. Albuterol…
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Albuterol for Asthma - Dosage & Side Effects
What should physicians and patients alike know about using albuterol for asthma? Dosing Dosage will vary from one patient to the next. Regardless of dose, it is vital that patients…
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How to Use an Albuterol Inhaler
Only someone with a prescription should use an albuterol inhaler; the patient should follow the doctor’s orders and use the proper inhalation technique to ensure that they receive the…
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Albuterol Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
There are some cases where salbutamol may not be the best choice for everyone. In these cases, patients should discuss albuterol alternatives with their doctor. Albuterol Alternatives for…
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Albuterol and Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this medication can result in negative reactions. Perhaps most dangerously, the combination of alcohol and albuterol could result in some negative…
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Albuterol Withdrawal - What Are the Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Although albuterol is not physically addictive, some people do develop a psychological dependency on this medication. Psychological dependency may occur because having the inhaler makes the…
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Albuterol and Pregnancy
The use of albuterol (salbutamol) during pregnancy is recommended for women who have asthma. Uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy could lead to complications for both the fetus and the parent.…
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Albuterol Half-Life – How Long Does It Stay in Your System?
Albuterol was the 10th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. That year alone, there were approximately 50,286,686 prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is…
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Albuterol Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where albuterol use is not recommended or usage will have to be adjusted in order to prevent or reduce the risk of…
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