PMS and Asthma

[jp3892]

Isn't caffeine supposed to relieve asthma symptoms by bronchodialation? The basis for theophylline based drugs?

[bluebanana]

Apparently, people whos asthma is effected by there hormones are less responsive to steroids.
I get really bad around the time of my period too.
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[jerrie97]

Originally Posted by jp3892

Isn't caffeine supposed to relieve asthma symptoms by bronchodialation? The basis for theophylline based drugs?

Some people get better with caffeine, others get worse.

[jp3892]

I wonder do asthmatics get worse when taking the asthma drug theophylline then?!

[bluebanana]

I guess some may, personally I think theophyllin is a wonder drug!! Wouldn't be breathing without it!! I ran out a little while back and stupidly decided not to take it for a few days and ended up in hospital.
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