Question: is proventil the same as albuterol?
Answer: BRAND NAME(S): Proventil, Ventolin. USES: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise.