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Asthma management made easy—all from your phone
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Our smarter, faster, virtual intake process gets your doctors the info they need to care for the whole you.
Get care on your schedule
Text us when you’re free—we make ourselves available day and night. For virtual check-ins, refills, and more.
Manage your health with ease
We’ll help you stick to your plan for managing a chronic disease*, changing a habit, and living healthier—by phone.
*Chronic care is available for adults 18-64 in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
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Neil Brown, MD
Chief Medical Officer
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Manage chronic conditions, change a habit, prevent illness, and more. Meds come at a low price, too.
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Have a virtual physical—or anytime check-in—with a clinician right from the app.
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Don’t stress about making an appointment, running out of refills, or getting lab tests. We make it easy.
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Albuterol FAQs
What is albuterol (Ventolin)?
Albuterol (Ventolin) is a medication designed to help people experiencing bronchospasms or diseases that affect the lungs and airways such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Albuterol helps to treat:
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Coughing
Albuterol comes in several strengths and forms, including:
- Aerosol metered-dose inhaler
- Powder metered-dose inhaler
- Regular and extended-release tablets
- Nebulized solution
- Oral syrup
How does albuterol (Ventolin) work?
Albuterol (Ventolin) is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. Bronchodilators act on the smooth muscles surrounding the bronchi (air passageways) in your lungs, causing them to relax. This opens the air passages wider and allows for easier airflow and breathing.
Can I get albuterol (Ventolin) online?
To get Albuterol (Ventolin) online, schedule a virtual appointment with a medical provider. If they determine that the medication is right for you, they can write a prescription and send it electronically to your local pharmacy for you to pick up.
The provider can also discuss other ways to manage or alleviate your symptoms.
How much does albuterol (Ventolin) cost?
Prices for albuterol (Ventolin) vary depending on the form and strength of the prescription, your insurance, and your pharmacy. The average cost of an albuterol (Ventolin) inhalation aerosol (90 mcg/inh) is around $33 for one inhaler.
What does albuterol (Ventolin) treat?
Albuterol (Ventolin) treats several lung conditions that cause bronchospasm, wheezing and shortness of breath, including:
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Exercise-induced bronchospasms
What are the side effects?
Common side effects of albuterol may include:
- Feeling shaky or nervous
- Chest pain
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Upset stomach and nausea
- Headache, backache, or body aches
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Sinus pain
- Runny or stuffy nose
Call a medical professional immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Chest pain, fast heart rate, a pounding heartbeat, or fluttering in your chest
- Pain or burning when you urinate
- Severe headache or pounding in your neck or ears
- High blood sugar (symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, and fruity-smelling breath)
If you take albuterol and experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction, call 911:
- Hives
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Precautions and risks of albuterol (Ventolin)
Only use albuterol (Ventolin) as prescribed, as an overdose can be fatal. If you believe that you have taken too much, seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Helpline at 1-800-222-1222
Do not use albuterol (Ventolin) if you’re allergic to albuterol.
This medication is not approved for use for people younger than four years old.
Albuterol may increase the risk of hospitalization or death in some people with asthma, especially children, if used incorrectly or not as prescribed.
Before taking this medication, tell your medical provider if you have:
- Heart disease or high blood pressure
- Thyroid disorder
- Diabetes
- Low potassium
- Seizures
Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. The risks to the fetus are unknown at this time.
It is not safe to breastfeed while using Ventolin HFA.
Ventolin HFA canisters can burst in extreme heat. Always keep your canister with you and never store your inhaler in your car on hot days. Never throw an empty canister into an open flame.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes, albuterol (Ventolin) is a medication that requires a prescription from a medical provider. If you are already taking albuterol and need a refill, or if you are interested in finding out whether albuterol can help with your symptoms, you can contact a K Health medical provider to discuss your situation and obtain a prescription, if appropriate.
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What is K Health Primary Care?
K Health Primary Care is a virtual medical care program focused on your whole health, without the hassle and price of seeing a doctor in-person.
Primary Care is part of the K Health membership, which costs just $49/month, billed every 3 months. It includes chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 text-based Urgent Care*, Urgent Care for kids ages 3-17, annual wellness visits, and more—all from your phone.
A medical team of board-certified doctors and licensed nurse practitioners creates personalized care plans to make it easier for you manage chronic conditions, change a habit, or just live healthier. Your medical team can remotely prescribe and refill medication, order lab tests, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental U.S. states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals. labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
What's included in the K Health membership?
Our K Health membership includes nearly everything K Health offers for $49/month*:
- Unlimited text-based visits with licensed clinicians
- Flexible appointments for Primary Care and 24/7 Urgent Care
- Remote annual wellness visits
- Chronic condition management and prevention
- Free Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17
- Easy prescription management and renewals
- As always, no insurance needed, all on your own schedule
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals. See Terms of Service.
How much does Primary Care cost?
Primary Care is included as part of a K Health membership, which costs $49/month, billed every 3 months. You can cancel your membership at anytime. The cancelation will go into effect at the end of the billing cycle.
A membership includes chronic condition management, 24/7 Urgent Care*, annual wellness visits, unlimited Urgent Care visits for you and your kids 3-17, and more. Medication and lab test costs are not included.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
Do you need insurance to use K Health?
Nope!
We’ve created efficient ways to bring the cost of healthcare way down and make quality care accessible to everyone, without needing to use health insurance.
You can sign up for our K Health membership for $49/month which includes access to our Primary Care program, 24/7 Urgent Care visits, Urgent Care for your kids ages 3-17, and more,* or you can pay for a one-time virtual visit for $39. Plus, our Symptom Checker is always free to use.
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*24/7 Urgent Care is available in 48 states of the US. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Pediatrics is only available in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Children ages 3-17 must have parental consent.
K Health memberships are not insurance and do not include any ancillary services, (e.g.) laboratory tests, durable medical equipment, appointments with other providers or specialists that we may refer you to, emergency or in-person urgent care facility visits; cost of medication and other referrals.
See Terms of Service.
Can I use my insurance to pay for K Health?
Currently, we don't accept insurance to pay for K Health memberships, one-time Urgent Care virtual visits, or mail-order medication, but we keep our prices low to keep medical care accessible to everyone. In many cases, our prices are lower than your insurance copay would have been!
If your clinician prescribes you medication to pick up at your local pharmacy or orders bloodwork to a lab of your choice, you can use your insurance at those locations.
What does Primary Care treat?
The K Health Primary Care program is part of the K Health membership, which offers remote wellness visits, chronic condition management and prevention, 24/7 Urgent Care*, prescription refills, unlimited Urgent Care visits for you and your kids 3-17, and more.
Primary Care clinicians practicing on the K Health platform help you manage and treat common chronic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, and also create personalized care plans to help prevent future conditions, like heart attack and stroke. Your medical team can remotely prescribe and refill medication, order lab tests and health screenings, and more.
*24/7 Urgent Care is available in all 48 continental US states. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. K Health memberships are not insurance and exclude ancillary services (e.g., referrals, labs, equipment, cost of medication, etc). See Terms of Service.
Do you do annual physicals?
Yes, you can have a virtual annual wellness visit—or anytime check-in—with a licensed clinician on the K Health app. Clinicians are available day and night for wellness visits.
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