Albuterol is a generic drug prescribed to treat or prevent bronchospasm (tightening and swelling of muscles around airways) in people with asthma. Albuterol can help relieve breathing for 6-12 hours.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am wondering if there is a safer inhaler to use in place of an albuterol inhaler. I have high blood pressure that, at times, is very difficult to control. I have not yet tried the ...