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What danger is caused to your system by over using inhaler? My husband has COPD. He is prescribed 4 inhalers for 1 month. He has used all 4 within a month because he keeps it in his pocket at all times. Email address: YYYY@YYYY thank you
There can be various effects of an overdose of inhalers as
- a headache
- nervousness
- tremors
- insomnia
- dry mouth - irregular heart rate - nausea
- stomach upset - sweating
- others.
He must follow the prescription guidelines for the same to avoid unwanted outcomes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hi, There can be various effects of an overdose of inhalers as - a headache - nervousness - tremors - insomnia - dry mouth - irregular heart rate - nausea - stomach upset - sweating - others. He must follow the prescription guidelines for the same to avoid unwanted outcomes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon