LadyPanther
05-03-2009, 04:37 PM
I got the new HFA Ventolin inhaler and it doesn't work for an attack at all (luckily, I'm controlled pretty well with other meds). It actually makes my asthma attack worse. The pharmacy said I can't get the old kind I used to use. Anybody know why they changed them? It sucks cause I have to keep a nebulizer on hand in case of a bad attack.
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MountainReader
05-03-2009, 05:05 PM
The CFC propellent kinds were deemed bad for the environment. As of December 31st, they were made illegal to sell. I stocked up on the old kind last fall to get me through the year. I haven't tried my Ventolin HFA yet. I've read mixed reviews about its effectiveness.
Have you talked to your doctor about other alternatives?
Are you on any daily preventative meds?
Have you talked to your doctor about other alternatives?
Are you on any daily preventative meds?
LadyPanther
05-03-2009, 05:41 PM
The CFC propellent kinds were deemed bad for the environment. As of December 31st, they were made illegal to sell. I stocked up on the old kind last fall to get me through the year. I haven't tried my Ventolin HFA yet. I've read mixed reviews about its effectiveness.
Have you talked to your doctor about other alternatives?
Are you on any daily preventative meds?
Yes, I'm on a preventative med that works quite well and now have a nebulizer with albuterol solution to use.
Have you talked to your doctor about other alternatives?
Are you on any daily preventative meds?
Yes, I'm on a preventative med that works quite well and now have a nebulizer with albuterol solution to use.
Titchou
05-03-2009, 05:56 PM
I haven't had any problems with the new HFA ones. It seemed a little different at first but it works jsut as well for me.
lovedogs 1950
05-03-2009, 05:58 PM
I got the new HFA Ventolin inhaler and it doesn't work for an attack at all (luckily, I'm controlled pretty well with other meds). It actually makes my asthma attack worse. The pharmacy said I can't get the old kind I used to use. Anybody know why they changed them? It sucks cause I have to keep a nebulizer on hand in case of a bad attack.
lovedogs 1950
05-03-2009, 06:04 PM
This is for Lady Panther,
Most of these inhalers, have changed to HFA which do not work as well. I have just purchased Xopenex which is a rescue inhaler. Have you tried this one? It is really good, and it starts working fast. It isn't long lasting, so you need to use it twice daily. Hope you get some relief!
Most of these inhalers, have changed to HFA which do not work as well. I have just purchased Xopenex which is a rescue inhaler. Have you tried this one? It is really good, and it starts working fast. It isn't long lasting, so you need to use it twice daily. Hope you get some relief!
Titchou
05-03-2009, 09:12 PM
Some people also report that using a chamber with it helps.