asthma anyone?

[alleycat]

I have asthma. It sucks. Usually doesnt bother me but today I had the worst attack ever in my life. I am on an emergency response team at work. We respond to medical emergencies and stuff. I had to run really really far today. I didnt have my inhaler with me. I have albuterol for an inhaler. It usually doesnt do too much but it helps a little bit. I got back to my desk after the call. I took 2 hits of the inhaler and it didnt do anything. I was shaking and my face was numb. I couldnt talk. It was really scary. Does anyone else have asthma? Any tips? A coworker gave me a cough drop and that helped more than the inhaler. That happened at lunch time and I still havent fully recovered.

 

[Anniston]

Sorry to hear that. You have had an emotional day! I do not have asthma myself, but I think it is such a scary affliction. Especially when the attacks are like that.

 

[alleycat]

yeah it was an odd day but it all worked out in the end and things are great. Where in Sconny do you live? I used to live in New Richmond!

 

[Boomer]

Damn girl! Get some stronger shiat! I'm glad to see yer ok! *nodz*

 

[Homer]

i've been useing them for years but i don't seem to need them anymore since i quit smoking.glad your ok.

 

[ouachiski]

I have asthma, never been diagnosed before but I am going to the doctor about it this week. It didnt realy set in till I was about 23. Have only had 1 real bad atack and it was at about the most in oportune time....during sex.

 

[GuesSAngel]

I had bad asthma as a kid. Not sure if I still have it though. I don't really have any home remedies that could help you. I use to use an inhaler called flovent and that helped a lot with me. I don't know if you do this but if your asthma is bad you should be taking meds everyday, even if it isn't acting up. That includes pills and inhalers.

 

[BreakfastSurreal]

this is probably not reccommended, but here is what I do. I use my inhaler on a daily/weekly basis, just when I feel congested sometimes and stuff, so when I have an actual attack...I take about 7 or 8 hits off my albuterol, and that realllllly helps. Also, I lie down flat on my back.