blue inhalers

i have 2 asthmatic sons aged 8 n 5 yrs. i have been told many times on our very regular trips to a n e and childrens wards that i cant overdose them on salbutamol and that a 200puff inhler is same as 1 nebuliser. reading some posts on here i feel what ive been told is way out. (i wud never dream of giving them 200 puffs)

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HI Sarah,

Not an expert on this at all but I've heard it's 10 puffs is the same as a nebuliser - and the Ventolin inhaler should be 100mcg per puff? Mine is anyway, I'm not sure if there are different strengths for children.

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Yes I have been told several times 10 puffs is equal to a neb. But if you can't manage 4hrs between 10 puffs then you need to seek medical advice. If in doubt always do seek help and don't forget mothers instinct is the best x

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okay.

10 puff = 1 x 5mg neb

5 puf = 1 x 2.5mg neb

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thanx ev1.just get bit fed up of dif docs nurses consultants etc saying different things x