john123
03-07-2004, 09:25 PM
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.
thanks in advance!
Chris.
Sponsor
PinkBananaz
03-07-2004, 09:48 PM
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.
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.
john123
03-07-2004, 10:28 PM
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.
thanks for the help!
Chris.
jp3892
03-08-2004, 06:13 AM
How often are u taking the inhaler? If its every day then u probably DO need a preventer to stop lung damage etc.
john123
03-08-2004, 08:21 AM
Well, its every time that I exercise and that's quite often, usually every day but not always.
john123
03-08-2004, 08:44 AM
Also, what do you mean i could damage my lungs?
thanks again!
Chris.
thanks again!
Chris.
jp3892
03-08-2004, 03:25 PM
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???