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Q: asthma inhaler?
i was at a friends house for a sleep over and we decided to give each other frosties(its when you put the inhaler on the skin and puff it heaps until it stings/ freezes the skin) with my asthma inhaler and well... you can see my veins on my hand all the time but the area in which i did it is really red and sore it feels like a burn and there is a dark line which follows the direction of my veins i hope i havent frozen parts of the vein and have to go to the doctors because i wouldnt know how to explain it...i know it was a stupid thing to do in the first place!!

A: Why would you waste a life saving medicine? What if you needed it that night and used it up playing around? Swallow your pride and go to your Dr. By the way, how old are you? 12?

Q: what effect can the asthma inhaler ventolin have on a unborn baby?
well im pregnant and ive told my doctor that ive been using the inhaler ventolin to control my asthma and she said that was fine but ive been reading online and on some sites it says it's o.k. but on others it says it's not ....what should i do ? what effect can it have on the baby?

A: As always, listen to your doctor. If you have doubts then call her. That's what they are there for. Don't listen to anyone else when it comes to your baby. Most of those articles are like "Don't take this medicine during an asteroid shower that is going to wipe out civilization as we know it.It might have an interaction with the dust". God bless.

Q: Why is it such a big deal to bring an asthma inhaler to school?
I have athletic induced asthma and want to bring my inhaler in to school for gym. But, my dad wouldn't let me because it would be a whole big thing with the nurse and a whole bunch of stuff. Please explain this to me.

A: I don't know the school's policies, but maybe he thinks that he'd have to write some kind of permission slip, get a note from the doctor, or some such thing. Maybe ask the nurse what the big deal is (if there is a big deal) and get a note from her/him explaining the policy.

Q: how can i buy an asthma inhaler without a prescription or without having to see a doctor?
I'm 19 and I've had asthma since i was 2 and lately it's been getting pretty bad at night. I start wheezing and it's very hard to sleep. I don't have a doctor and i have no insurance so how can i get myself an inhaler without having to be asked for a prescription?

A: you can search for generics online which normally cost must less. I pasted a link below to the online site use for a number of my family's meds.

Q: what effects could asthma inhaler ventolin have on my unborn baby?
well im pregnant and ive been using the asthma inhaler ventolin and my doctor aid it was fine but ive been reading online and some sites say that the medication is o.k. to take and others say that it's not...what should i do? what effects can this have on my unborn baby?

A: I was on my asthma inhaler my entire pregnancy and it was ok. My asthma ended up getting worse and I was put on prednisone everyday in my last trimester bc it was so bad and if u can't breathe the baby can't breathe.

Q: What exactly does an asthma inhaler do?
Hi, I'm just curious, what does the inhaler for asthma actually do? Does it dry up moisture in your lungs? does it open up your airway? Also... Does it raise your adrenaline? Is it a type of steroid?

A: There are so many types of inhalers.... Advair and Symbicort are your preventative inhalers. They contain a steroid and a long acting bronchodilator. They are usually taken twice a day.... once in the morning and once in the evening. They are used to prevent asthma like symptoms all day. Then there are your rescue inhalers like combivent, albuterol, atrovent, xopenex..... These are meant to be used during an asthma attack hence the title "rescue inhalers." They relieve the airway constriction. There is also a pulmicort inhaler which is a steroid. This is used to relieve the inflammation of your airway. Do they dry up the moisture in your lungs? Not that I am aware of Does it raise your adrenaline? It can raise your heart rate. Are there any questions that you have... have I answered all that you needed to know?

Q: I sprayed my asthma inhaler up my nose?
I was fuckin around with my boyfriend aand i sprayed my asthma inhaler up my nose. Will anything bad happen ? Jw cause it would go straight to my brain I guess?

A: it will only travel down the same way as it would spraying it in your mouth, the nose and throat lead down to your windpipe, which is why we can breathe out of our noses as well as our mouthes!

Q: where can i find an Asthma OTC inhaler?
Where can I find an Over the counter asthma medicine (preferably inhaler)..Not an inhaler for bronchial but one for actual asthma. Ive heard that there is one for OTC but i have no idea where to find it.

A: You might check with one of the larger drug chain locations like CVS or Walgreen. But since the treatment of asthma requires medical oversite, you might have to go to the college health clinic or a public health location for a prescription. Good luck. Me

Q: Is there any alternatives to an asthma inhaler?
I am not asthmatic, but in the summer, particularly when the pollen count is high, I need an inhaler as I find it a lot harder to breath. I am worried though because I am using it a lot, and my mum, who is a nurse is warning me that I could get dependent on it... So, any alternatives?

A: I had sinus and chest congestion problems for a very long time. Most of the drugs that doctors prescribe have sever side effect, treat only symptoms and also create a dependency that we don't want. The best way for you to heal yourself is through natural stuff. Get yourself a book on yoga and look through some of the breathing exercises that are excellent. They help you clear your nasal and other airways of whatever is hindering your breathing. We live in a world right now which is severely polluted and no matter how careful we are, we end up with toxins in our bodies which allow infections to occur and recur. Ayurveda also is a very old science in India. I don't know where you are from but if you can get to a good ayurvedic specialist, have him recommend stuff for you. Ayurvedic medicines are made from plant extracts and can only be good for you because they have no side effects and are usually permanent cures.

Q: Can I use my asthma inhaler while laying down?
Im really tired and I don't want to stand and use my inhaler can I just do it in bed?

A: Sit up in the bed and use your inhaler its more affective.

Q: How many puffs Per Day of an Albuterol Inhaler for Asthma Is Too Much?
My girlfriend has to use an albuterol inhaler to help with her asthma but I am afraid she may be using it too often. Im about to buy her the third 200 puff inhaler of this month. That means 600 puffs in 31 days. That works out to 19 or 20 puffs a day and I am afraid it's too much. Should I be worried? Is it too much?

A: An albuterol inhaler is a short-acting beta-agonist that works as a bronchodilator. These medications improve asthma symptoms by relaxing the muscles in the airways that tighten during an asthma attack. You can normally use 2 puffs every 4 hours (12 puffs a day) as needed to relieve asthma symptoms. So here's the thing: Short-acting albuterol should not be used regularly for the control of asthma in people who: * Awake from cough more than 2 nights per month * Use a rescue inhaler more than twice per week * Have asthma symptoms more than twice per week * Have symptoms that interfere with their daily activities Using too much albuterol will give one the shakes so it's easy to see if she is 'overdosing' however if she is needing this much reliever, she should really be assessed by her doctor as she may need a short course of a more potent drug or may need a better combination of preventer and reliever. If she is not taking a preventer, this may also need addressing. Cheers

Q: What can an asthma inhaler inhaler overdose do to you?
my hearts beating really fast, im 13, i took three puffs in 2 minutes and im really scared. im jittery and my chest hurts im really scared please answer quickly.

A: Albuterol can cause all of the following side effects. Most should go away soon after stopping the medication. If not you may need to see a doctor. # Appetite changes # Dizziness # Headache # Hyperactivity # Nausea or feeling sick at your stomach # Nervousness # Shakiness # Sinus pain # Sore throat # Tremor # Trouble sleeping