It's been almost a week, but the dentist told me not to make any sucking motions, like smoking, sucking through a straw, etc. But I have asthma, and I've been having breathing troubles lately. Do you think it'd be safe to take my inhaler?
2007-01-10 14:32:14 · 8 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
you could get dry socket from doing that , but I think you have to make that decision, If you really need it than do it, I don't think it would create enough suction to pull out a clot
2007-01-10 14:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mary Mary Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An inhaler doesn't require the same action as sucking on a straw or a cigarette. The reason you shouldn't use a straw, etc. is because the pressure you create can dislodge the clot, leading to dry sockets. With an inhaler you "squirt" the inhalant and essentially just breathe, you don't suck the medicine from the inhaler. You should be fine.
2007-01-10 14:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by swbiblio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're having an asthma attack, I would advise you to use your inhaler...But, the best way to find out for sure is to call your dentist and specifically ask that question. Many dentists have emergency contact numbers. Hope this helps. . . Good Luck!
2007-01-10 14:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by Just passing by... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentists recommend not making sucking motions because it can dislodge the blood clots that your gums need to heal. Without these clots your sockets can become dry. After almost a week, you should be just fine.
2007-01-11 14:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by Reverie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's been a week.. and I would be willing to risk messing up my stiches if I couldn't breathe.
If you need your inhaler, you need it. It's more important that the stiches in your mouth.
Besides your just inhaling.. you're not really sucking on the inhaler.
2007-01-10 14:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bobbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, you don't "suck" on the inhaler, you inhale. You'll be fine.
2007-01-10 14:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by Gillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely use your inhaler. You should have been using it all along.
2007-01-10 14:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you are asking annonymous yahoos on the NET! Are you insane! Talk to your doctor and/or your oral surgeon! IMMEDIATELY!
2007-01-10 14:39:22 · answer #8 · answered by David E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋