So you have an asthmatic child at home. Chances are you also have quick-relief medicine, sometimes called "rescue inhalers" to give to him if he has an asthma attack. If so, you should also be aware of the latest recommendations for administering this medicine.
Bronchodilator is the medication in quick-relief inhalers. The most common bronchodilators that provide instant relief to a child having trouble breathing are Albuterol and Xopenex (levalbuterol). I think both these medicines...
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