Ventolin hfa and Parosmia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Parosmia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin hfa (albuterol sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Dulera, and have Seasonal allergy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Parosmia when taking Ventolin hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,727 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin hfa?

Ventolin hfa has active ingredients of albuterol sulfate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 40,061 Ventolin hfa users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin hfa.

What is Parosmia?

Parosmia (distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odours that are not present) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 765 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Parosmia.

On Jul, 20, 2026

39,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin hfa.
Among them, 18 people (0.05%) have Parosmia.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Ventolin hfa when they have Parosmia? *

What is the gender of people who have Parosmia when taking Ventolin hfa? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Parosmia when taking Ventolin hfa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin hfa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Parosmia? *

Cough: 5 people, 27.78%
Taste - Impaired: 5 people, 27.78%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 4 people, 22.22%
Pain: 4 people, 22.22%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 22.22%
Emotional Distress: 4 people, 22.22%
Back Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 16.67%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 4 people, 22.22%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 11.11%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 11.11%
Sneezing: 1 person, 5.56%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 1 person, 5.56%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 1 person, 5.56%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 5.56%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 1 person, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.56%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on albuterol sulfate (the active ingredients of Ventolin hfa) and Ventolin 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).

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