Dosage for Albuterol inhaler?

Question:

My brother had a bad cough a few months ago and was given an albuterol inhaler by our doctor. Now, I have bronchitis, nothing is really working to stop the cough. It worked great for him, and I just found his inhaler.

It says "Two inhalations every four to six hours as necessary."

But, there's a "MicroChamber" attached to it, it says its for metered-dose inhalers.

Do you know if I'm supposed to fill the chamber, then inhale from it, or just inhale as I pump?

And, how many pumps should I use?

Thanks!

p.s. I know someone will say "don't use it unless it's prescribed for you!" I know I shouldn't, but nothing is working, I'm trying it.

Answers:
Okay, you already know you aren't supposed to use his, so I won't tell you not too. Bronchitis sucks and if you are feeling like I was last Thursday with it then you are probably desperate. Clean the mouthpiece of the chamber and of the inhaler itself before and after you use it. Shake the inhaler, stick it into it's side of the chamber, take a deep breath (as deep as you can considering your bronchitis) and blow it out. Then put your mouth on the chamber and inhale as you puff the medicine in, then breathe out through your nose, leaving your mouth on the chamber mouthpiece for about 5 breaths, breath in from the inhaler chamber, out through your nose. It does help. For now you should only be taking 2 puffs at a time since it's not yours, and albuterol can speed up your heart rate, which can be dangerous for some people. And if you are prone to getting bronchitis when you are sick, go to your Dr. when you can and get your own inhaler and chamber. And no, the chambers are not just for kids, they help even adults get more of the medicine into their lungs. I hope you feel better soon.

Ask your brother exactly how he was told to do it.

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