Proair hfa and Generalised oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Generalised oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Proair hfa (albuterol sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Symbicort, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Generalised oedema when taking Proair hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52,628 people who have side effects when taking Proair hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Proair hfa?

Proair hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 53,227 Proair hfa users. Check the latest studies of Proair hfa.

What is Generalised oedema?

Generalised oedema (swelling all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,089 drugs and 1,406 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Generalised oedema.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

52,628 people reported to have side effects when taking Proair hfa.
Among them, 28 people (0.05%) have Generalised oedema.

Could Proair hfa cause Generalised oedema?

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Generalised oedema when taking Proair hfa? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Generalised oedema when taking Proair hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Proair hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Generalised oedema? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 25.00%
Peripheral Swelling: 7 people, 25.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 7 people, 25.00%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 25.00%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 6 people, 21.43%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 5 people, 17.86%
Joint Swelling: 5 people, 17.86%
Pain: 5 people, 17.86%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 17.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 17.86%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 5 people, 17.86%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 14.29%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 10.71%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 10.71%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 7.14%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 7.14%
Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (immune cells attack the host's body cells after transplant): 2 people, 7.14%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 2 people, 7.14%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Generalised oedema (1,406 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on albuterol sulfate (the active ingredients of Proair hfa) and Proair hfa (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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