Brand name: ProAir HFA
Albuterol is used to treat or prevent problems with breathing in patients having asthma or other airway diseases. It is also used to prevent problems with breathing due to exercising. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to beta agonist (sympathomimetic) bronchodilators. It relaxes the smooth airway muscle, allowing the air easily move in and out of the lungs.