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HFA Inhalers

M. of st. pete beach, FL August 21, 2009

i am confused how the ozone comes into play with this inhaler. the inhaler is just that. IN HALE. it is not an exhaler. we inhale the medicine. spraying my hair with hairspray makes sense. it sprays into the air. it plays a part with the ozone but inhaling a product? i am confused.

M. of st. pete beach, FL August 21, 2009

i have been researching about my asthma. my allergy is hot/cold air sensitive. i thought it was me that i was getting worse and now reading complaints i see that pro air is not helpful at all. so why am i taking it? i too have experienced the need to get my prescription filled earlier than as well. i seem to refill it every three weeks and i am constantly cleaning it. sometimes i feel as though i didn't even get alot in my container.

i think everyone who has a complaint about this product is 100% correct. i am getting to the point that the CDC isn't getting a full picture from the pharmacutical companies. that alone is a crime. the cdc should also have specialists in the pharmacutical areas. maybe no one in the CDC and pharmacuticals do not have asthma!

roberta of newburgh , NY August 19, 2009

The new inhalers don't work for me. After the CFC inhalers were banned I developed a severe respiratory infection. I nearly died and now I can barely shop for necessities or run the vacuum in the living room. This legislation could very well end my life decades sooner and it has disabled me completely.

stephanie of saunderstown, RI August 14, 2009

HFA inhalers did not help my asthma and created side effects like intermittent tinnitus. I am getting CFC inhalers from a country that can legally make them. Why can't these inhalers be made available for the people who can not tolerate HFA inhalers? This is what a humane society would do.

Beronica of Whittier, CA August 12, 2009

Pro Air Inhalers do not work. I have Kaiser and they said that it is the only generic product available. I suffer from asthma and when I need to use it doesn't work. When you pump the inhaler the medication goes backwards. After you start using the inhaler after a few times it does not work. Why are medical provides like Kaiser selling defective products? How do manufacturers and medical providers get away with this?

Maura of Boston, MA August 9, 2009

The new HFA inhalers are terrible! They just do not work! I need around 4 puffs from one of these to get the effect of one puff from my old albuterol inhaler. I am wheezing right now and have nothing left as this new inhaler "leaks." I cannot rely on my inhaler anymore and that frightens me. People will die in the midst of an athsma attack because of these sub par inhalers....just wait!! I expect to see a big class action suit in the future, count me in!

Lisa of San Diego, CA August 8, 2009

the New type of inhaler Pro-Air does not work as well as the CFC-inhalers. Please check into this as there are many consumers who suffer from asthma. Thank you.

Kathy of Roanoke, VA August 6, 2009

I use the product every AM when I get up and I can't tell you how many times this inhaler it's clogged. My pharmacist has told me to run in under water and then let it dry thoroughly..Well, I have used Albuterol inhaler for almost 30 yrs. And never once have I had a problem. When I needed it I used it.. I would hate to be in dire need of using this inhaler as so many times it has been clogged and it is not an inexpensive inhaler.. I think they need to go back to Albuterol until they can perfect this inhaler to work all the time. Not happy with the product.

Christine of Colorado Springs, CO August 4, 2009

This doesnt work. I've had asthma my entire life. It's been under control for years. Now I actually NEED an inhaler because I've developed a gluten allergy and this new HFA inhaler doesnt work. I'm not the only one either. My children are suffering now too with it.

We are using far more medication than we ever have before. The quality of my life has diminished because I cant exercise like I used to and am fearful of doing so because I know this inhaler wont work for me when I need it. This needs to be a class action lawsuit on behalf of all the asthma and pulmonary patients in the US. Help us...we're suffering and in some cases, dying. We need out CFC albuterol inhalers back ASAP. Help us.

Janet of Horton, MI July 27, 2009

I am allergic to sulfates. I did not realize that almost all albuterol HFA have a sulfate compound. Consequently, I get steadily worse if I use one. I am unable to walk from one room to another without gasping for breath. I have tried several and been able to determine it's the sulfates. The exception is Proventil which not only contains sulfates but a propellant that I am also allergic to. XXophanex works, but not well, at least it doesn't make the situation worse. I believe the reason is that it is a pediatric asthma treatment. I need to find an albuterol rescue that does NOT have sulfates. Any ideas.