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Salbutamol/Salamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs which makes it easier to breathe. Salbutamol inhalers are called ‘reliever’ inhalers because they give you quick relief from breathing problems when you need them. Usually you will be given another inhaler to ‘prevent’ your symptoms and should be used regularly every day. If you require your salbutamol inhaler more than 3 times a week, it indicates that your asthma is not well controlled.