albuterol is a bronchodilator used typically for asthma and a reactive airway. if the cause of your wife's cough is due to asthma or an allergic disorder then yes it may help. albuterol is not a cough suppressant however. knowing the cause of the cough is always important when determining how to treat it. a cough due to a cold (very common) is from post-nasal drainage so the cough is beneficial since it helps clear the airway. a cough due to allergies can be very irritation so an antihistamine may help. suppressing a cough is considered controversial but often helpful if the cough interferes with sleep. a teaspoon or two of honey can help or if you are looking for an over-the-counter suppressant one containing dextromethorophan (dm) is often helpful. a cough can also be a sign of a lung infection so if any cough persists especially one that is accompanied by chest pain fever or productive of thick mucous should be carefully evaluated by a medical provider. have her drink lots of water and humidify the air she breathes (a cool mist humidifier). all of these things will help quiet a cough.
can aburterol help my cough. my wife has been coughing for three days now and her throat is itching and it keeoing her up at night what can i give her to make her feel better.