Re: Albuterol Inhalers

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If you don't have asthma, you need a respiratory evaluation to find out why your airway tightens daily.

>I am not sure how I would do
>without the inhaler, but I do not want to cause my baby to be born with
>physical and/or mental birth defects. I know it is a Pregnancy Class C
>drug, but I'm not sure what that means. My physician(s) know that I am
>planning to conceive and they obviously know that I am taking the
>albuterol inhaler, but neither of them have recommended stopping the
>drug?

Many of my patients have used albuterol without problems but you should have your respiratory status evaluated.

>Can you please provide me with information and advise. Thanks,
>Jennifer

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