Just today I took my rescue inhaler and I feel worse. Could it be because I'm pregnant that it's not working or that it's just the baby crushing my lungs or that albuterol doesn't work for me anymore.
2007-08-25 17:52:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anne 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I'm stunned that anyone would think that it's the same inhaler for 20 years. That's funny, you made my night!
2007-08-25 18:53:36 · update #1
Let me clarify, I've had the same prescription for over 20 years. If it was the same inhaler, my asthma must not be bad since it hasn't yet run out.
2007-08-25 18:56:29 · update #2
My doc gave me a different prescription when I was pg, other than albuterol. If I can find the name, I'll let you know. It wasn't that the albuterol was ineffective, though, it was because the other med was safer for the baby.
2007-08-26 07:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by mamarat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that the inhaler isn't working correctly. In a severe asthmatic period you can use up to one puff an hour. Go to the ER if you are having severe problems breathing.
2007-08-25 17:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be both, or one. I hope you have let your dr. know that U are pregnant. Since you have been on it for 20 yrs. the medication may need to be changed.
Good luck
Alabama
2007-08-25 17:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by James R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body can build up an immunity against things like that. Especialy after prolonged use like 20 years. I'd suggest seeing your doctor. He might up your dosage, or since your pregnant, change your prescription.
2007-08-25 17:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by Toni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would go to the doctor and get a new inhaler that's what i do all the time for my inhaler.
2007-08-25 17:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by lilmnhockeyfan2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your Dr. your harmons are changing during the pregnancy .
2007-08-25 18:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Robert F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to call your dr on this question.. if you are saying your inhaler is 20 yrs old.. i wouldnt use it.. meds can weaken and change with time.. you do need to see your dr..good luck
2007-08-25 18:52:53 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
there is an expiration date to meds -20 yrs is too long to keep any med. see your doctor.
2007-08-25 17:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋