An albuterol nebulizer relieves muscle tightening in the airways to help a person breathe. The nebulizer turns liquid medication into a mist, helping it reach the lungs faster. Generally, nebulizers ...

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.

Albuterol metered aerosol is approved for these uses in adults as well as children ages 4 years and older. See the “Albuterol metered aerosol uses” section below for details about how this drug is ...