Why do i feel this way when i use a asthma inhaler?
I was just prescribed a prescription for asthma. I have never had asthma, but my doctor thinks i have asthma and is sending me to a specialist for congestive heart failure. I am sort of young still and i couldn't breathe that good over the last few days, so i decided to use the prescribed inhaler for the first time. It says to take one or two puffs every so many hours. I took one puff and about 15 minutes later, i felt like i was high or light headed. I have never been high before, but i feel like i have a buzz and can breathe a little easier. My eyes are glassy and i can't seem to fall a sleep. I haven't used it again, but i am calling the doctor on monday to see if they gave me the right prescription. My husband has asthma and uses the same inhaler brand as i, so he instructed me on how to use the inhaler, so that i wasn't misusing it or taking to many puffs at once. Has anyone else ever felt like this before when first starting taking the inhaler prescription for asthma. The prescription is pro-air a common inhaler for asthma. Please only serious inquires.
Best way to get inhaler for asthma?
i haven't had an inhaler for my asthma since i was a teenager. it kinda went away for awhile. but now that i'm in my upper 20's it came back, and it came back worse. i read somewhere that this is common. anyways, i want to go see a doctor about this and get an inhaler. can i go to any walk-in clinic doctor to get a prescription for an inhaler or do i have to go to some kind of special doctor? or better yet, is there something i could get over the counter that would have the same effect? thanks in advance.
Should my heart beat really fast after I use my inhaler?
yes, ive used albuterol when i had bronchitis and omg. it made it beat so fast and so hard. iw as so hyper and jumpy after too. i had to clean my room and i couldnt pick anything up my hands were shaking so bad. i couldnt get them still everything i picked up i dropped. it happened for like 1/2 hour about i think.
Using an albuterol inhaler more than 3 times?
I am asthmatic, and I have always had a question about the dosage. I've been told numerous times that I can only use my inhaler up to three times a day as necessary. I was told once that if I've used my inhaler three times already and i have an attack, that I'm not allowed to take the fourth no matter what. Could someone enlighten me as to why this is? And what are the consequences of using it more than thrice in 24 hours?
What do inhalers do for people with asthma?
For starters, inhalers turn the liquid medicine in the canister to a cloud of mist a.k.a. aerosol that the patient breathes directly into the lungs.The aerosolization of the medicine causes the distinct ‘puff’ sound upon actuation of the inhaler.There are a few benefits to delivering the medicine directly at the site of action — the lungs.A smaller dose is required compared to that if the medicine was delivered orally.There are lesser side effects, thanks to point #1.The medicine acts almost immediately.Now, in simple words, Asthma is characterized by narrowing of the airways.The muscles that surround the airways go into spasm causing the airways to constrict. Inflammation sets in the airways causing them to swell and further reduce in diameter.This tremendously increases the resistance to movement of air in-and-out of the lungs leading to shortness of breath, reduced oxygen, and other symptoms related to asthma.So, the central problem here is the spastic airway.Inhalers reverse the spasm.In layman terms, the aerosol reaches the lungs and interacts with receptors that trigger smooth muscle relaxation (beta 2-adrenergic agonists) causing the airways to dilate.This immediately re-establishes movement of air into the lungs and relieves shortness of breath.Asthma medicines, called bronchodilators (broncho = airway, dilator = increase in diameter), are divided into two main categories — short-acting and long-acting.Short-acting, as their names suggest, act immediately. These, therefore, are suitable for acute asthma attacks when we need medicines to act instantly.Long-acting are preventive. These are mainly used for ‘maintenance,’ that is, to prevent future attacks. These cannot and should not be used during an ongoing attack because they are not rapid acting.Beta2-adrenergic agonist - WikipediaAsthma - WikipediaImage
Haven't been able to breathe right for days!?
The doctor can send you home with a breathing treatment machine. If you're still having this much pain - you should have your parents take you back to the doctor. Until then you could try some home remedies - often people find taking a hot shower helps, the steam feels good. You could try a humidifier/vaporizer for your room and adding a bit of menthol to it. http://www.drugstore.com/vicks-vaposteam-liquid-medication-camphor-cough-suppressant/qxp16444 Also, you didn't mention if you have a cold or just breathing issues. If you have a cold previously - pneumonia can mimic asthma and cause you to feel short of breath. Did the doctors xray your lungs front and side? If you haven't been "sick" - Panic attacks can also feel like asthma, if you've been under a lot of stress or pressure. Whatever the cause of your discomfort - get back to a doctor. It's terrible to feel like you can't get your breath. I hope you feel better soon!
How dangerous is it to mix advair, inhaler, and smoke?
Smoking does not have either a direct nor an indirect effect on Advair but smoking may aggravate the underlying condition for which the Advair was prescribed. Thus smoking may increase your need for your 'rescue' inhaler. The other inhaler which you refer to should be albuterol (Proventil) or its active moiety levalbuterol (Xopenex). Yes there is a concern for using rescue inhalers in addition to Advair but this generally refers to the overuse of such inhalers. To understand this you must appreciate the two medications in Advair which are fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is an anti inflammatory and as 'asthma' is an inflammatory disorder this is first line therapy. Montelukast (Singulair) is an oral anti inflammatory which works by a different mechanism and may be combined with fluticasone. You will note that albuterol, levalbuterol, and salmeterol all have similar names as they are related drugs. They all contain warnings about the possibility of harm but as above this generally applies using them too often. It was a great development when we developed inhalers that asthmatics could carry with them and it took some time before the obvious sank in. Some patients use their inhalers more and more often as breathing declines and this has resulted in some people seeking medical attention 'too late' resulting in deaths. Nonetheless for periodic use the combination is not only appropriate but may delay symptoms so that you are able to seek medical treatment. Although some people will offer 'rules' as to how many doses per week of rescue inhaler should trigger a call to their physician I have not found this helpful. All asthmatics should have a peak flow meter where you blow into a mouthpiece that measures how much are you are able to exhale. These numbers are then used to tell someone when to restrict activities or environmental exposure, when to use rescue inhalers, and when to visit the physician. Peak flow meters are inexpensive and last indefinitely. I hope that this is helpful and good luck with your smoking cessation efforts. I wish you the very best of health.