Another Asthma Attack....

[Brenda Starrr]

I was having this really bad asthma attack just about 30 minutes ago. I think I killed my Albuterol inhaler. I had to call 911, and (wouldn't ya know it) the attack bagan to subside as they walked in the door. Sierra was being so strong. Then Wayne walked in the door, and she became mush. I'm just glad it wasn't like the last time I was rushed to the ER. That was so scary.

Who else (besides me) has Asthma? What do you take for it? I'm just curious....

[Nienna]

I have pretty severe asthma. I've been on alot of different thing and up until recently, Advair was the way to go for me. I recently began taking Singulair and that works like a charm for both asthma and allergies in one pill. I find I need a constant "control" medication. I use Abuterol too for emergencies but I really have an attack maybe once a year if that. You may need to get onto something daily.

[Brenda Starrr]

Here's my med list as of now:

Singulair

Zyrtec

Albuterol

Advair

Rhinocort

I know that Zyrtec and Rhinocort are for my allergies, but it's my allergies that bring on the attacks. I can't even imagine what else I can take for this.

[Paper Hearts]

i have asthma, Brenda.

Firstly, I do not smoke. Have you quit yet, by the way?

Secondly, I have no time for Doctor visits so I just use over the counter inhalers.

[Brenda Starrr]

I haven't touched a ciggie in weeks (go me!)

[Paper Hearts]

I haven't touched a ciggie in weeks (go me!)

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Good. It'll get easier and your breathing will get better over the next 6 to 9 months.

[Nienna]

Wow.. ok yours is worse than mine. When it's really kicking up I use a nebulizer with abuterol twice a day. Have you tried this?

[Brenda Starrr]

Not yet. I'm asking my doc for it when I see him on the 7th.

[Nienna]

Not yet. I'm asking my doc for it when I see him on the 7th.

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It really works wonders, especially if I have bronchitis or something nasty like that. Also kills an attack WAY faster than an inhailor.

[Brenda Starrr]

That's what I need....to kill it fast. I don't want the 911 people to get too used to me.