ReBirth 0 #51 November 5, 2005 I don't get all into the herbal stuff....but on winter mornings if I wake up and my chest is feeling a little tight, I'll have a cup of coffee and let the caffeine do the work before reaching for my inhaler. Usually don't need it then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #52 November 9, 2005 OK, so I took my son to the allergist today. They did a short test session of the most common things, to be followed by a longer session in a couple of weeks. Today's finding is that he is allergic to Bermuda, Bahia and Rye grass. He plays soccer on Bermuda grass! The doctor said that if his nose was stuffy (it's grass season right now), then he'd be breathing through his mouth which would have sent cold air into his lungs since it was a nighttime game, hence the asthma. The doc gave him a steroid spray and told him to use the inhaler before the game started. He didn't have any problems tonight. Yea! The best part is that I have St. Augustine grass at home, so he doesn't have a reason to get out of mowing. Thanks again to everyone for all your help and concern!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #53 November 9, 2005 Quote Proventil is a steroid inhaler - those are 'everyday/long term' inhalers. Albuterol and such are fast acting inhalers and not good for long term as they increase the serum levels in your blood and cause increased heart rate and 'shakes'. Jen I had asthma when I was younger. I don't think Proventil contains steroids. The active ingredient is albuterol, a Beta-2 agonist (bronchodilator). Steroid inhalers would include Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort and Qvar.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #54 November 9, 2005 WooooHoooo..improvement!! My son - Family Physician put him on albuterol and claritin...for a couple of years. Allergy tests revealed cat dander and dust mites. Got rid of the cat and moved to a new house....bingo, problem solved...no nee dfor the meds anymore.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
