SABA include: Albuterol, Levalbuterol, Pirbuterol, etc.
- Beta agonists such as Albuterol have been part of the mainstay of treatment over the years.
- They are ideal in treating acute bronchospasms because of their rapid onset with a short half-life.
- Onset of action within 3 - 5 minutes
- Beta agonists can be given as a metered dose inhaler or nebulized treatment. [11]
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