Asthma meds?

Noca

Noca

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Lately I've been having trouble breathing at certain times. I don't think its a panic attack and I have been diagnosed with asthma when I was younger. But until like a month ago, I haven't really needed asthma meds since I was 12 (I'm 23 now). My doctor gave me Pulmicort and some other rescue inhaler(forget the name of it).

I don't know why my asthma has suddenly got worse and my doctor doesn't seem to care. I do live in the asthma capital of the world though so maybe the pollution just got worse, iunno. :rolleyes:

Anyone have asthma? What meds do you use for them? Do they help? What side effects do you experience with them?
 
Kustamogen

Kustamogen

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I take ventolin once in awhile (a rescue inhaler)....it can kinda make your heart race a bit and make yah feel a bit funny....but nothing too severe
 
Remus

Remus

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I had Ventolin inhalers for years, they never really worked well so I got a second opinion. Following the advice, I got rid of my carpets, bought new anti allergy bedding, found that helped me and my son greatly and we no longer needed our inhalers around the house. I only really need it venturing out now.

Have they done the allergy test on your arm to see what allergies you have?
 
Generical

Generical

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Haven't used anything other than ventolin since i was a kid, still works a treat. Have you been ill or anything? Coughs can trigger it etc. Or from any new meds that you're on? Although the only one i know of that can be problematic with asthma is propranolol...doubt it's the only one though.
 
Hellhound

Hellhound

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I take ventolin, I don't remember if it has any side effects... I think it makes you feel weird if you use it too much
 
Noca

Noca

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My inhalers seem to make me feel dizzy and cause vertigo. I've decided not to use my daily inhaler and just use my rescue inhaler whenever i need it. I need to be able to drive and I can't drive while im dizzy!
 
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