Just a word of caution-don't self medicate yourself with albuterol just for kicks. Albuterol is in a class of drugs called beta-2 agonists-if you take beta blockers for hypertension (drugs that typically end in -ol (atenolol, propanolol etc..) they typically work against each other...if you're an asthmatic or COPD'er might be better off with Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)-an anti-muscarinic type med. Or try a leukotrine modifier (singulair) or a mast cell stabilizer (Intal). I've had good initial reports regarding Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide)-a long term maintenance anti-cholinergic. Advair is another decent long-term asthma/COPD med. (2 in 1 med) combines fluticosone (Flowvent)-a glucocorticosteroid anti-inflammatory with Serevent (long-term Beta-2 Agonist). Good luck to you Blue Bloaters and Pink Puffers! And as funny as this sounds my professional job title is an INHALATION THERAPIST ('70's term) Good day.