Well, it seems that the only times i need to use my albuterol are when im exercising and when i get in bed to go to sleep/wake up? i don't understand this, is it something in the pillow or the bed?

thanks in advance!

Chris.

Well, it seems that the only times i need to use my albuterol are when im exercising and when i get in bed to go to sleep/wake up? i don't understand this, is it something in the pillow or the bed?

thanks in advance!

Chris.

I have the same problem. Bought allergy pillows & no relief. I hear it's typical of asthma 2 be worse when laying down & in the early hours. Night asthma is not well understood but it has 2 do with a few things-the lungs can't expand completely, & the bodys natural hormone levels are their lowest at 4 am, & their highest around 4pm.
My personal theory 4 asthma problems when u wake up/go 2 sleep is that those are the times when you've just taken your preventer meds/are waiting 4 them 2 kick in. They don't work 4 exactly 12 hours nor are we all good at takign them exactly 12 hours apart. If you think about it theres prolly an hour or 2 of time when the medicine is wearing off/being taken so it kicks in again. I found that trying my hardest 2 take my meds EXACTLY 12 hours apart makes a huge difference. I know it's not possible 4 everyone but if you can, it helps.

MY asthma is not very serious, thus i don't take any meds but my inhaler, and thats only when i need it and THAT is only when i exercise. So, i don't have an preventative meds. I just found that the only other time that i'm wanting to use it other than exercise is when im laying down.

thanks for the help!

Chris.

How often are u taking the inhaler? If its every day then u probably DO need a preventer to stop lung damage etc.

Well, its every time that I exercise and that's quite often, usually every day but not always.

Also, what do you mean i could damage my lungs?
thanks again!

Chris.

Its called airway remodelling where constant tightness in the chest over many years causes irreversible lung damage where u lose lung function. For exampe your peak flow might not reach its full potential. Look it up in Google if u wanna know more. Im not too sure if steroids prevent EIA though. Anyone wish to comment on this???