Asthma worsened by Ventolin inhaler compound
A chemical used in inhalers such as salbutamol or salbuterol belonging to a leading brand may actually worsen the allergy, as per findings disclosed in a meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in San Francisco.
Fears were expressed about the possible reaction between the inhaler compound and steroids, which are used to prevent asthma attacks.
From News-Medical.Net:
Millions of asthma sufferers use the inhalers also known as salbutamol or salbuterol to provide relief from wheeziness, as well as inhaled steroids to prevent the condition occuring. But the chemical byproduct in Ventolin inhalers may weaken the steroids‘ anti-inflammatory effect.
The findings were revealed to a meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in San Francisco yesterday.
Dr Mark Aronica, of the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, said: ‘The concern is that this chemical could build up in patients who take the drug frequently. ‘We need clinical studies to find out whether this is the case.’
This finding is expected to encourage clinical studies in the near term for eliminating the possible risk due to the presence of inhaler compound.
Tags: asthma, salbutamol, salbuterol, Steroids
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