Albuterol (as sulfate) 0.5%. By nebulizer: 2.5mg (0.5mL of 0.5% diluted to 3mL with sterile normal saline, or 3mL of 0.083%) 3–4 times daily. Avoid excessive use. Sensitivity to sympathomimetics.
In children with significant respiratory distress, we initiate a dose of either 75 mg/hr (half diluted 5 mg/mL) albuterol solution delivered via a HEART nebulizer (High-output Extended Aerosol ...