Blue Ventolin inhaler with white cap
Description
I lost my blue Ventolin inhaler yesterday around 3pm near Canalside along the Erie Canal Harbor in Buffalo. It’s a blue inhaler with a white mouthpiece, and the body has a few scratches from dropping it on the pavement; you can still see 'Ventolin HFA' on the side. The cap is a bit loose and slides off easily, which makes the item easy to spot if someone picks it up. This inhaler is essential for my asthma, and I’m really anxious about not having it, especially with the chilly Buffalo weather. If anyone finds it, please text me and I can meet downtown or at Canalside to pick it up.
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