Breathing difficulties/ asthma / exercising.....general discussion for all problems
With the heat in Los Angeles starting to pick up, I figured it would be interesting to share our breathing difficulties/problems that some of us may have, and any tips and advice that may be of significant help to everyone
I'll throw the first pondering question I have. I currently have a slight case of asthma, not to the point of asthma attacks but enough that I have to use a prescribed inhalant called 'Advair'.
Advair is an ant-inflammatory inhalant which uses crushed pellets that turn into powder when triggered and are inhaled into the lungs. This powder acts as an anti-inflammatory 'steroid' to help me breathe without putting excess strain on my lungs (I usually use it on day's that I work out, and on random day's that for some reason my breathing just sucks...).
Now the question I have for some of you that may have more knowledge in this field is this.
I have been told that it is better for me to use my inhaler twice a day even if I don’t feel I am having a hard time breathing. According to my doctor it is better for me to over-use the inhaler rather than be in the state of mind that “I don’t need medication why take it” type mentality.
I feel that if I don’t use my inhaler, I will be diminishing the length of my life due to the wear and tear (strain) of constantly breathing more excessively then I need too.
Any suggestions/opinions are welcome!
Feel free to share your issues
Jul-26-2006 00:47
XoxidE
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Aug 2004
Location: TX TXTA: #79
stay inside and turn on the a/c
___________________
Jul-26-2006 00:48
pkcRAISTLIN
arbiter's chief minion
Registered: Jul 2002
Location:
well, firstly i wouldnt go second-guessing your doctor. however if you want to...
the only asthma medications that should be taken regardless of how you are feeling are preventative medications like becotide. ive had asthma my whole life but except for a few hospital visits as a child its been easy to self-manage with ventolin alone, and only when i need it.
if i were you id just use your medication when you feel the need. no sense in becoming more (mentally) dependant on it than necessary, as asthma can be triggered by anxiety. depending on how old you are theres every chance you\\\'ll grow out of it, which i would have had i not fallen in love with cigarettes
___________________
Jul-26-2006 00:53
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
The product you are describing should never be used during an asthma attack as I am sure you are aware.
Because of the nature of the product itself, and it's indepth treatment it should indeed be used daily, depending on prescribed doses.
Following an indepth treatment is better than going by an attack only medication basis.
Do you have anything for real attacks like an autohaler type product ( Maxair etc )?
Jul-26-2006 00:53
Orbax
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2002
Location:
doctors dont know shit.
Jul-26-2006 01:26
Boomer187
Spicy Hotdog
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: USA
quote:
Originally posted by Orbax
doctors dont know shit.
Jul-26-2006 01:37
_Nut_
North x NorthWest
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: 61.105423,-149.723555
quote:
Originally posted by Orbax
doctors dont know shit.
Thats what beets and peeps wants us to think
Jul-26-2006 01:37
beats and beeps
Guest
Registered: Not Yet
Location:
smoke weed
it cures everything
Jul-26-2006 02:22
Sound O fTrance
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2004
Location:
I actually do have a Maxair inhaler to be used for 'quicker response'...
But let’s say for example I ran today in complete heat, it was about 95 degrees outside at about 4pm going for a good 45 minute run.
Is the fact that I am putting all this heat/stress on my lungs going to help improve/strengthen my lungs because of the cardiovascular outcome, or is it just further harassing them to the point that it may actually be causing more harm then good?
Jul-26-2006 05:05
Psionic
Dark & Dirty
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Boston, MA
quote:
Originally posted by beats and beeps
smoke weed
it cures everything
Didn't cure your mullet apparently...
Jul-26-2006 05:53
jdat
Jay Van Dat
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: I dont even know
quote:
Originally posted by Sound O fTrance
I actually do have a Maxair inhaler to be used for 'quicker response'...
But let’s say for example I ran today in complete heat, it was about 95 degrees outside at about 4pm going for a good 45 minute run.
Is the fact that I am putting all this heat/stress on my lungs going to help improve/strengthen my lungs because of the cardiovascular outcome, or is it just further harassing them to the point that it may actually be causing more harm then good?
That's a tricky one to answer.
What triggers your asthma usually?
Is it physical efforts or allergy related?
I was on asthma medication for maybe 4 years tops and it was mostly triggered by allergy to dust; physical efforts never caused much problems.
In the end I think any form of effort should strengthen you but what the heck do I know I'm no doctor.
Jul-26-2006 07:29
Sound O fTrance
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2004
Location:
Honestly it's quite random, I have a cat and I have been tested quite allergic to cat dander... but that’s besides the point I’ve had my cat since I was 10 and that fat a** aint goin no where haha
BUT... usually it’s triggered by humid/warm air from what I can tell. Taking courses in classrooms that are quite stuffy really gives me a hard time breathing, I'm pretty sure the main trigger is the climate and humidity...but who knows
Breathing difficulties/ asthma / exercising.....general discussion for all problems
