concern about the preservatives in some albuterol nebulizer solutions

June 1998

There's increasing concern about the preservatives in somealbuterol nebulizer solutions.

The preservative, benzalkonium chloride, can causebronchoconstriction...making the albuterol less effective.

This is especially a problem with the frequent high dosesused to treat asthma attacks.

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