Asthma and nebuliser - Asthma Message Board

columbofan321 · 04-26-2009, 04:12 PM

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to here. I just asking for advice for my asthma.
I have been to the walk in centre again with my asthma and been given the usual nebuliser, steroid, antibiotics treatment on top of my three regular inhalers. Now the doctor has told me I really need to go on a nebuliser at home. (I've been told this for about 18 months but managed to avoid it fully, but it's getting worse now!)
I have other health problems and disabilities which are: Arthritis, Separated Pelvis, Endometrioisis and stomach problems and Chronic Bronchitis.
I have been advised by a friend that using a nebuliser can stop my breathing being regular and my lungs will become 'used' to the nebuliser. I am worried about this and I also hate the disgusting taste !
Has anyone any advice please?

Titchou · 04-26-2009, 04:41 PM

ARe you on a daily asthma med? And do you have a rescue inhaler?

columbofan321 · 04-26-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Titchou

ARe you on a daily asthma med? And do you have a rescue inhaler?

I am on Sameterol, Becotide and Sabutamol daily. I have to use the Sabutamol in emergencies, to, but it doesn't work when I'm bad like now.
Then I'm given Prednisilone and Antibiotics and put on a nebuliser.

columbofan321 · 04-26-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by columbofan321

I am on Sameterol, Becotide and Sabutamol daily. I have to use the Sabutamol in emergencies too, but it doesn't work when I'm bad like now.
Then I'm given Prednisilone and Antibiotics and put on a nebuliser.

Ginger9909 · 04-27-2009, 02:02 PM

I have one as i was diagnosed in May and insurance paid for the whole thing except $18. I figured i might as well get one as it would probably be a good thing to have when my asthma gets out of hand. Im on Advair but there are days maybe once a week when i need more so i will use the nebulizer. I try not to use it all the time for the reason your friend stated because i did feel the more i used it the more i couldnt get by without it. I only use it for my really bad days and usually the next day or two Im fine without it. I say get one as you never know when you may have a bad attack and one day be glad you did.