1. A bronchodilator medication used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions by relaxing airway muscles and improving breathing.
Usage: Also called salbutamol in many countries outside the U.S.; Commonly administered via inhaler or nebulizer; Medical/pharmaceutical term

Examples

• The doctor prescribed albuterol to help manage her asthma symptoms.
• She uses an albuterol inhaler before exercise to prevent breathing difficulties.
• The patient's oxygen levels improved after receiving albuterol through a nebulizer.
• Albuterol is one of the most commonly prescribed rescue medications for asthma.
• The nurse administered albuterol to the child experiencing an asthma attack.