Quote Originally Posted by IanCurtisWishlist
Yeah Exactly! Albuterol is a steroid. There seems to be a common misconception that everything that comes in an inhaler is something like benzadrene (spelling is probably wrong but fuck it i'm lazy). You don't wanna fuck with Albuterol.
Not sure where you got your facts. Albuterol is not a steroid. Not by a long shot. It's a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist. It widens the airways by relaxing the muscles that cause bronchospasms.

True, it's not to be used lightly, but albuterol/salbutamol is great stuff for the people who need it for asthma or COPD. Don't get the idea that all people need to steer clear of albuterol. Millions of people need some form of that med to be able to breathe, as our inhalation therapist friend above can confirm.

Your recommendation for potssium iodide (SSKI) as an expectorant/decongestant is also inaccurate. SSKI is used for thyroid condiitons or prep for thyroid surgery. There are lots more effective medicines for mucus clearance.
Dave Byrd Reviewed by Dave Byrd 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