does anyone else here have asthma?

Question

i just discovered i have asthma, and after seeing the seen in Steven King's IT, where they were talking about battery acid, im a little nervous about using my inhaler

im talking about the "yuck this tastes like battery acid" before they go into the sewers for the first time when they were kids.

Answer 1

lol...yes im asthmatic also in fact i just got over a bad asthma attack meaning i had to go on not only my inhaler and breathing treatments but i had to use a pack of steriods this time too. They are horrible to use and make me nervous . USE your inhaler!

Answer 2

If your doctor has diagnosed you with asthma I would suggest a referral to an allergy/asthma doctor so that your asthma can be managed properly. Many people often try to self medicate which leads to using their inhalers inproperly. Rescue inhalers are just that...medications you use when you are not able to "catch your breath." and are for emergency purposes only unless the doctor has prescribed otherwise. If you are using your rescue inhaler frequently (more than twice a week) and it is not prescribed to use it that often on a long term basis then something is up with your lungs and you need to be seen by the doctor so other interventions can take place.

Properly managed asthma usually consists of 1: A compliant patient. 2: an everyday steroid inhaler 3: an allergy/asthma oral medication 4: a rescue inhaler 5: An asthma action plan (steps you take when your daily regimine of medication does not work) 6: an Allergy/Asthma dr.

General practioners usually do not know enough about asthma to give proper education on the disease. They often say, "Here's an inhaler and use it when you feel short of breath." You pick it up from the pharmacy not knowing how it works for your lungs and at what point you really need it. Also, general practioners do not prescribe a holding chamber to go with it. This is a little gadget that the inhaler goes in. When the inhaler is actuated (or pumped) the medicine goes into the holding chamber (the nasty tasting stuff falls out of the suspension) and all that you inhale is the medicine itself. The medicine is then deposited into your lungs instead of the back of your throat.

If the dr. has prescribed your inhaler then by all means you should use it. People can die from asthma.

Answer 3

Asthma is an allergy and is triggered by something. The best non medication treatment for asthma is learning your triggers and avoiding them. Common triggers are smoke, dust, mold, mildew, plants, dust mites, pets and grass/weeds.

If you can not figure our your triggers, you may need to see an allergist and have allergy screening done. This may point out your triggers.

The National Asthma Prevention Program and the Expert Panel of Diagnosis and Management of Asthma both agree if you have to use a prescription inhaler such as albuterol more then two time per week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a prescription controller medication.

Controller medications are steroids (Asthmacort Asthmanex, Flovent, Pulmocort), Leukotriene modifier (Singulair, Aculade, Zyflo) or mast cell stabilizers (Cromolyn sodium, Intal, Tilade).

You may want to talk to your doctor about several strong controller medications and maybe Xolair shots.

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Answer 4

I've had asthma for 17 years. Yes, inhalers can be scary and they can taste nasty. But, if your asthma is severe enough they can help stabilize it . It's just a few seconds of displeasure and it could save your life. Also, be cautious with what over the counter meds and supplements you take...some aren't good with asthma medications.

Answer 5

i've had asthma since i was 12 (i'm now 27) and can't even begin to tell you how many times i've used my inhaler. i'm still here...

inhaler's are primarily made with the medication albuterol. it's a steroid designed to open up your airway and help you breathe.

steriods cause a rise in blood pressure and will speed up your heartrate a bit but this only lasts for about 15-30mins after using the inhaler. you might get a bit shaky after using it too-i do but it passes.

don't worry about using the inhaler-it's designed to help you and save your life in the event of an asthma attack. the FDA (federal drug administration) will not allow anything to be prescribed by a doctor that is not safe for people to use.

Answer 6

My family and I all have asthma. We use our inhaler, plus our
Advir which it helps. My 9 year old didn't want to take the time
to use the inhaler before she played soccer. Then she payed the
price by having an asthma attack. Now she takes 2 puffs before playing or practicing her game. Don't let a movie scare you from using your inhaler. Don't forget to rinse your mouth after each
use.

Answer 7

just take the inhaler, it will even make you feel light headed for a second for the first while. Don't worry about asthma, it's so easy to control, message me if you want some tips:) I was born with asthma so I know them all.

Answer 8

Ha! That's the genius of Stephen King, making ordinary things scary. But you'll get over it. Yes, I have asthma and still use my inhaler.

Answer 9

i was diagnosed with asthma when i was 18. It was scary for me then, but after you realize the benefits that you get from using your inhaler, you won't really worry about the taste. Plus if your using the inhaler correctly you don't have much of an aftertaste.

Answer 10

I have asthma I never tasted battery acid so therefore have no way to compare. I do however rinse my mouth out after using them. I rather have a bad taste in my mouth than die because I can not breath