Why Do I Get Severe Chest Tightness After Taking an Asthma Inhaler?
1. Introduction Severe chest tightness immediately following the use of an asthma inhaler is clinically recognized as paradoxical bronchospasm. This adverse reaction occurs when the propellants, preservatives, or the active medication itself irritates the hyper-reactive airways, causing the smooth muscles of the bronchi to forcefully contract instead of relax. Immediate discontinuation of the specific inhaler … Read more