For what particular asthma symptoms does Albuterol (Salbutamol) cater to? why may a doctor determine that his or her patient needs to take albuterol instead of other potential asthma medications?

Albuterol is a rescue inhaler. everyone who has asthma, to any degree, should have a rescue inhaler to use in case of an acute asthma attack. if a patient has symptoms more often than once a month during the day or once a week at night, s/he should also have a long-term preventative asthma treatment. Albuterol can also be administered in a nebulizer machine, which people who have severe asthma usually have in their homes.

Simply. Albuterol is the cheapest selective B2 quick acting med out there. Like the previous poster mentioned, it is a rescue inhaler and it has been around forever so it's dirt cheap.

Albuterol is a rescue medication. if the patient has only occasional symptoms, and doesn't have significant attacks, this medication would likely be all that was prescribed. Other medications, longer acting bronchodilators, and particularly anti-inflammatory medications, would be necessary if asthma is more persistent or becomes chronic. Asthma generally worsens with age, and will require more and more medication to control.