Nebulized albuterol is indicated for patients within which age range?

• A. 1 to 65 years
• B. 0 to 2 years
• C. 18 to 65 years
• D. 5 to 12 years

Answer: (A)

Nebulized albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve bronchospasm in asthma and other reactive airways diseases. The approved patient range for this therapy in many EMS and drug references spans from 1 year old up to 65 years old. The lower limit exists because safety and effectiveness data in children under 1 year are limited, and dosing strategies are not as well established. The upper limit reflects considerations of age-related pharmacology and safety in older adults. So, the age range of 1 to 65 years best fits the approved use.

The other ranges exclude important groups: under 1 year is not well supported, older than 65 is outside the common indicated range, and the 5–12 range omits adults and older adolescents who also benefit from this medication.