Manage EIB symptoms like coughing and wheezing with ProAir® HFA
ProAir® HFA can help maintain lung function during and after exercise in both children and adults.
1 Taking a dose of
ProAir® HFA 15-30 minutes before the start of exercise can prevent or reduce EIB symptoms for 2 to 3 hours in most people.
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How does ProAir® HFA help you breathe during exercise?
The active ingredient in
ProAir® HFA is a medication called
albuterol. It is inhaled directly into the lungs, where it works quickly to relax muscles in the airways, allowing more air to pass through.
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Besides medication, there are several steps you can take to prevent or reduce EIB symptoms so you can engage in your favorite activities.
References
- ProAir® HFA Prescribing Information. Teva Respiratory, LLC; 2010.
- NHLBI Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR3): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthgdln.htm. Accessed April 20, 2010.
ProAir
® HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated in patients 4 years of age and older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Important Safety Information
If your symptoms become significantly worse when you use ProAir
® HFA, contact your doctor immediately. This may indicate either a worsening of your asthma or a reaction to the medication, which may rarely occur with the first use of a new canister of ProAir
® HFA. Either of these could be life-threatening.
What to tell your doctor before using ProAir
® HFA: If you have a heart, blood, or seizure disorder, high blood pressure, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid, be sure to tell your doctor. Also make sure your doctor knows all the medications you are taking – especially heart medications and drugs that treat depression – because some medications may interfere with how well your asthma medications work. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Side effects associated with ProAir
® HFA included headache, rapid heart beat, pain, dizziness, and irritation of the throat and nose.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.