New inhalers less effective? - Asthma Message Board

Machesky287 · 06-20-2009, 08:12 PM

Hi, earlier this year I switched from my old CFC (chloroflorocarbon) inhaler to the new HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) ones and now I can't condition at the same level physically because of my breathing. I've been diagnosed with moderate to severe exercise and allergy induce asthma, but with the CFC inhalers I always just took two puffs before exercise and usually that was enough to get me through practice. But with this new inhaler, more often than not it barely opens my airways at all, just enough to keep me breathing. This has severely reduced the level of activity I can handle. I was wondering if anybod else has noticed a drastic change between the two.

Thanks.

pocuita · 06-20-2009, 09:48 PM

I noticed a difference too. I did not know if it was just that my asthma was getting worse though?

Machesky287 · 06-20-2009, 10:12 PM

Actually I had been wondering that exact same thing. Or if it was just spring allergies.

Titchou · 06-20-2009, 10:48 PM

I haven't noticed a change. I still do 2 puffs 15 -20 before jogging and all is fine. I have well controlled, mild to moderate standard asthma. Haven't had an attack in two years (back when we had 2 straight weeks of 100 plus weather).

kittygato · 06-22-2009, 06:06 PM

I noticed that it doesnt work as well. Which is why I go down to Mexico to get the "real" stuff.