Pete, the albuterol is definitely not a fix, nor is it something on which one should rely for an extended amount of time. My suggestion was to use it as sort of a test, a crude diagnostic tool, to possibly help you avoid the cost of a chest x-ray. It like most all other meds just take care of the symptoms, but do not address the actual cause of the problem. The big problem with an albuterol inhaler is that it contains freon as a propellant.

Kind Regards,
Jay

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