Every time I have to use my inhaler for my Asthma, my dad says that I am mentally dependent on it. Today, I did not have my inhaler, and my gym teacher sprung on all of us that we were running the mile. By the time I was finished, I was last. My face was purple, I was huffing and puffing, I was dizzy, and my throat was so dry from breathing hard that I couldn't swallow. I called my mom from the nurse's office and she called my dad. He said to her that I wasn't really suffering from Asthma, but that I just think I am and that I don't really need and inhaler. It's all in my mind he says. Asthma is very serious and without an inhaler, people can die. How do I get him to realize this?
2006-12-05 10:00:38 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
By the way, I hardly ever use my inhaler. Usually around once every 1-2 weeks.
2006-12-05 10:12:49 · update #1
You arent really supposed to use your inhaler more than a couple times a day. Alot of people abuse their inhalers and use it every hour. Find out from your doctor, how often you should be using it, and whether or not your dad is right about your overuse.
2006-12-05 10:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would have your Dr talk to him and let him know that it is very serious not to have your inhaler at school even if you have to keep it in the nurses office . I would also look up on the Internet about stories of ppl dying from asthma and let your Dad know that could be you one day if you don't take your inhaler when you need to. Let your Dad also know that a Dr, don't just hand out inhalers for the fun of it . Dr,s have to do test to find out that you have asthma.
2006-12-05 18:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by buffy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps giving him some information from your doctor on asthma will help if you can get him to read it. He sounds as if he just doesnt want to accept the fact that you have a life threatening problem and if he ignors it it will go away. I know it doesnt. I grew up with it and live with it to this day so I can understand your frustration with him. People who have not had it and not had to deal with it can not fully understand just how dangerous it can be.
Ask your father if he ever has a problem breathing when he is sick and his lungs feel like they are full and tight all the time. Then explain to him that is somewhat what it is like to have asthma only it wont go away like a cold does and that daily it troubles you and how it scares you.
Also, like others before me have said, take him to a doctor appointment with you and let the doctor tell him whats what when it comes to asthma.
I wish you luck and if he cant accept it, then tell him he doesnt care that much.
2006-12-05 18:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by cowgirlduchess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was in high school, my dad said the same to me. but he told me that it was mind over matter only because he knew he got thru it when in the military. well, in my case... i wasnt. i had to deal with the constant hard breathing and wheezing and feeling like i was going to pass out from not breathing easily. i was using my inhaler a few times out of the month.
ever since my dad said that... i did take it into consideration after a long while after finding out that the inhaler actually is a steroid for my lungs. those days when i needed it, i just had to walk it off with very big and deep breaths. i even made the blowing sounds when exhaling. when my heartbeat was almost moderate and normal.. i continued whatever i was doing and if my asthma acted up again.. i would transition into deep breathing mode. i was exercising my lungs doing this.
i havent used my inhaler much since 2003. maybe every once in a great while because my lungs tighten up after sneezing, but never after recreational time.
keep in mind that you can help yourself and train your lungs to work on not being so co-dependent on steroids. take your time because this takes time and patience.
goodluck.
2006-12-05 18:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by bjperez07 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to your doctor and have THEM explain it to your dad. The symptoms, the effects, the reasons you need the inhaler, what will happen if your asthma is left untreated. Let your doctor know you're coming and why so he'll have materials to show your father what exactly is happening when you have an asthma attack.
2006-12-05 18:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use your inhaler when you need it...you have asthma and if the doctor prescribed it to you, than take it!
Your father is a bit weird on this......that makes me nervous
2006-12-05 18:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have the doctor that prescribed the inhaler talk to your Father.
2006-12-05 18:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by Valerie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 - have him go the doctor's office with you.
2 - the next time you have to go to the emergency department, have him visit you.
3 - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html or www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Asthma_WhatIs.html
2006-12-05 18:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by wackybluegreen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he should get a little more involved in your doctor's visits.
2006-12-05 18:03:18 · answer #9 · answered by marisanj 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure social services will get him to realize it quick!
2006-12-05 18:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by daisy322_98 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋