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.
wholapola Reviewed by wholapola on . Does Albuterol help prevent or clean tar build-up on lungs? I've had an inhaler (Albuterol & Flovent) since I was much younger and have never really used it until now. I really can feel how it opens up my lungs whenever I use it. However I was wondering does Albuterol (or Flovent) help clean up tar that has built up on my lungs from smoking weed? I know it can be used for clearing mucas in the lungs for someone with bronchitis so maybe this could be true. Rating: 5