[LordOpie]

So i finally spoke to my doctor about it. Had my third attack on Saturday this year. My attacks aren't that bad, so I hadn't bothered about it. But I had to bail at mile 60 of 80 and was really bummed.

He gave me an inhaler (Abuterol?).

Any you s had to deal with an inhaler? Do you always shoot up before you ride, just occassionally, or do you wait until you start feeling your lungs have an issue?

 

[Knuckleslammer]

JHFC dud, I've never gone near 60 miles. WTF? I'd need an inhaler too. My wife has asthma. She don't do 60 miles though. However a shot or 2 before any ride and she's fine. I have one in my camelback just in case. Be careful with that sheite man. Too many hits off that and ya frickn beata will pop outcha chest yo :mumble:

 

[downhillzeypher]

The doctor should've told you what to do with it... But I take 3 hits before a ride.

 

[skyst3alth]

I use albuterol too, my asthma used to be really bad, it's really mellowed down now. I also take flovent daily (2 puffs at night), and the albuterol is only for attacks. I haven't needed it for a ride, but i always carry it with me. If i feel something coming on, 3 hits takes care of it before i even feel uncomfortable.

-Adam

 

[s1ngletrack]

My brother always just carries his along just in case - every now and then he'll actually hit it before he rides.

 

[LordOpie]

thanks y'all. My doc did tell me how to use it -- two hits before I start out and can take two more 3-4 hours later, if need be.

I didn't think to ask him, but does your body build a tolerance to this stuff?

And Knuck, it is 60 miles on the road, so it doesn't really count

 

[reflux]

I too have asthma. As with pretty much anything, your body will build up a tolerance if you use it too often. That said, I'd try to limit my use to when I honestly need it, not just "because." In my experience, 3 puffs at once is a lot. My doctor gave me similar 3-4 hour advice the last I recall. He told me that it can take a few minutes for it to kick in, so don't take too much at once.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>And Knuck, it is 60 miles on the road, so it doesn't really count

-S.S.-

 

[Skookum]

i always figured you liked to "puff" on things.....

 

[SkaredShtles]

So i finally spoke to my doctor about it. Had my third attack on Saturday this year<snip>

I've heard that you can get rid of it if you move to Florida.......

-S.S.-