Ventolin and Lung abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin (albuterol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Spiriva, and have Primary myelofibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung abscess when taking Ventolin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,731 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin?

Ventolin has active ingredients of albuterol. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 51,849 Ventolin users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin.

What is Lung abscess?

Lung abscess (pus in lungs) is found to be associated with 290 drugs and 493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung abscess.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 20, 2026

50,731 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin.
Among them, 22 people (0.04%) have Lung abscess.

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lung abscess when taking Ventolin? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Lung abscess when taking Ventolin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lung abscess? *

Pneumonia: 11 people, 50.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 27.27%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 27.27%
Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 27.27%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 5 people, 22.73%
Cough: 5 people, 22.73%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 22.73%
Genital Hypoaesthesia (sensation loss of genital): 5 people, 22.73%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 5 people, 22.73%
Fever: 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 5 people, 22.73%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 18.18%
Depression: 2 people, 9.09%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.55%
Carcinoid Tumor: 1 person, 4.55%
Constipation: 1 person, 4.55%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 4.55%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 1 person, 4.55%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Lung abscess (493 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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