Ventolin is a brand-name prescription medicine used to relax muscles in the airways and encourage airflow to and from the lungs. This medication is primarily prescribed to people diagnosed with asthma or lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that cause obstructed airflow to the lungs.
Common symptoms of these lung conditions include:
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
Ventolin helps loosen airways in the respiratory system (like the bronchi and trachea) to prevent these symptoms and relieve them if they occur.
It is important to note that Ventolin does not cure asthma or lung disease. Instead, it is used to manage symptoms associated with these conditions.
Ventolin is supplied as an oral inhalant administered to the body through an inhaler. Ventolin contains the drug albuterol, which is available in generic form. Ventolin is only available via prescription from a licensed health care provider.