What is the deal Ventolin HFA inhalers (albuterol or salbutamol) containing a 1/2 part that is either ineffective for bronchodilaton or possibly even exacerbates the inflammation? (sopuli.xyz)

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Something about enantiomers or optical isomers

How the hell is it like the standars rescue when half of it is basically fucking you?

Would it be a better idea to replace that with inhaled salmeterol (LABD)? Ive heard LABD (long acting bronchodialators) are not the best choice for rescue but I also know the same is said of Symbicort and I have come to find that is not the case for myself and it is excellent in that regard. It has me just asking questions now, hitherthereto

(S)-salbutamol (sinistra, left)
(R)-salbutamol (?)

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[-] icerunner_origin@startrek.website 2 points 3 days ago

What's that now? How have I never known about this until now?

[-] sopularity_fax@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Surpirse!!! Knowledge is powwa

[-] TachyonTele@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

Word. Preach brother

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