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Could The Asmol CFCS Inhaler For Acute Bronchitis Causing Severe Cramps In Hands And Fingers?

My doctor prescribed Asmol CFCS Inhaler as I suffered from Acute Bronchitis. I am 75 yrs old and occasionally suffer from leg cramps. However yesterday I suffered a lot of cramps in my arms, hands and fingers. could this have something to do with the Inhaler. I have used it for 2 days, without much effect. Also for how long is Acute Bronchitis contagious, I have no fever anymore, just a lot of coughing but no secondary infection. Thank you very much for your time and assistance. Konrad
posted on Wed, 25 Dec 2013
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Hello,

Asmol contains Salbutamol which can cause muscle tremors. So your muscle cramp may be due to the side effects of Asmol. If you're not able to tolerate then consult your doctor and get your prescription changed accordingly.

Secondly in bronchitis there is inflammation and constrictions of the airway. Asmol helps to dilated the airway and easies your breath.
I would advice my patient to take asmol at least for 2 weeks and review his chest signs and symptoms before stopping asmol.
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Could The Asmol CFCS Inhaler For Acute Bronchitis Causing Severe Cramps In Hands And Fingers?

Hello, Asmol contains Salbutamol which can cause muscle tremors. So your muscle cramp may be due to the side effects of Asmol. If you re not able to tolerate then consult your doctor and get your prescription changed accordingly. Secondly in bronchitis there is inflammation and constrictions of the airway. Asmol helps to dilated the airway and easies your breath. I would advice my patient to take asmol at least for 2 weeks and review his chest signs and symptoms before stopping asmol.