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Just to clear this one up too. If you are prescribed a rescue and a steroid inhaler from your physician, they will direct you on what to taken and when. Yea you can die if you do not take the correct medication when needed but it should be common sense that a “rescue” inhaler is taken in times of attacks and not a steroid. Key word rescue. Steroids are typically taken 1-2 times a day ranging in 1-2 puffs. Myself, I take 1 puff in the morning and one at night of my steroid, Advair. This is for prevention and not used to stop asthmatic symptoms. Also, if your asthma is that severe where you could die, you will more than likely be prescribed a nebulizer. I explained what that is above. Don’t get all worried about what meds you have to have at the right time and if your gonna screw up and take the wrong thing. Its not rocket science. Most people have 2-3 inhalers. Rescue, steroid and maybe a “long term acting” bronchial dilator like Serivent. What ever your doctor prescribes, just have it on hand at all times and you’ll be fine. And if you are planning to go somewhere like camping, bring the nebulizer! That’s what I do!

Yea I've got a 6 year paramedic standing behind me.

Sorry you are incorrect also! Proventil is NOT a steroid inhaler. Proventil and Albuterol are the exact same thing. Proventil is the trade name (manufacture name). Neither are steroid inhalers, they are rescue. These medications are known as adrenergic beta 1 smooth muscle relaxers. They stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, relax the muscle in the bronchi, as well as dilate them.

Hey Rebirth, I’m gonna have to disagree with you on this one. This is coming from my father, a paramedic. “There is a major difference in taking steroids in the pill form and steroids taken through inhalation. Steroids like Flovent that are inhaled have a very short lifespan in the body. They do not build up toxicity. You are correct about prednisone but not in the steroid medications taken though inhalation. That is why they only give you a short period, week or so, of prednisone.” Totally different!!!

WebMD is also a great reference. In addition to the other link posted here is another. http://www.webmd.com/hw/asthma/uf4643.asp

Hey Skymama, I have read some of this stuff posted and I feel I really need to add to the posting. I’m not a doctor but I have had asthma for 21 years, my dad has asthma and he is also a 6-year paramedic that teaches ALS and BLS (advanced and basic life support for those of you who do not know what ALS is) courses for the city of Virginia Beach EMS and FIRE so I’ve been around the block with all of the medical information. Asthmatic symptoms can arise from anything! Exercise, allergies (very wise to see an allergist), dust (and all associated like pollen, animal dander and ragweed blah blah blah), colds, weather changes, laughing to hard, and because its Wednesday! Depending on the severity of your child’s asthma problem you may only need to have a rescue inhaler. Proventil, Albuterol or other generic versions. These medications are all meant PRIMARILY to relieve the bronchial tube construction during an asthmatic attack. (Shortness of breath, wheezing, tighten of the chest…) Yes Proventil can be used pre-activity and help but below will explain what may be better preventative measures. Rescue medications can be prescribed on a rugular basis, or on an as needed basis depending on severity and necessity. The peak flower meter’s main purpose is to help track the positive or negative progression of lung capacity as your child gets older (adults also). Depending on how he/she scores on an average basis, stronger medication or less medication may be prescribed. Some like it, some don’t. I personally found it useless. At times when I was fine I would blow less than when I was having problems. “Shrug” Also involved in the relief of an asthma attack is the nebulizer. These are small machines that turn liquid medications into a gas form that is breathed to relive attacks (mainly used for severe or persistent attacks that are not able to be relive from rescue inhalers). These medications are more concentrated and are delivered over a longer, 5-15 minutes, duration to help rid of symptoms. Medications vary from Preventil level all the way of to some hard-core stuff! As for preventative measures: There are pills you can take to help prevent symptoms. (These are primarily used for those who have very acute asthma, I believe. Depending on the regularity of rescue inhaler usage determines the ability to effectively use this medication) I would not recommend these. Heard negative things…. There are also steroid medications that will actually strengthen the lungs and help to prevent attacks and may also reduce asthmatic systems completely. Flovent is a common steroidal inhaler. At the moment I believe Advair is the best on the market. Advair is a combination of the steroid Flovent and the bronchial diolator Serivent. The combination of these two medications have been very affective in many asthma sufferers. I myself have been using Advair since its introduction a few years ago. I also used Flovent for starters and I have gone from severe asthma problems after running for 10 minutes to now being able to run 5+ miles and lifting weights for hours at a time with no symptoms. I am also training to be a firefighter. So beating or preventing asthma symptoms drastically is very possible. L8er Coco P.S Everyone’s issues are different. Cold weather is great for me but not others. If I get a cold it kills me!!! As a child I used to go sit outside and breath the cold air and it would help so much! Just gotta find out what your condition focuses on and what best to deal with it. Consult your doctor! Also, if you have any questions feel free to PM me. Anything you need! If I don’t know, I’ll ask my dad. He will! And if he doesn’t, he has so many hookups that if he doesn’t know he can find out.

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Could a difficult exit point be a factor in going stowed? Climing or holding on to a railing. Just a though. I personally wouldn't go stower at that short of a delay.

Someone posted that a BASE jumper they knew worked on antennas. Where is that guy at? He could provide that info and maybe pictures.

I gotcha, I fixed it. Now its "nicer".

Ben and Jerry's!!! Cherry Garcia!

What a "poop head"! If you don't like what we do, DON'T WATCH! Simple as that. I also love how she/he is getting pissy and doesn't even have all the info. Pretty pathetic. Edited to add: That is pretty bad ass to try to jump again with a broken femur.

Whats an internal handle PC and what is the purpose??

Blaaaaaaaaaaaaah I hate christmas music. I'm the grinch!!!! hahahahah

Healthcare Provider: CPR and soon to be Fire Fighter recruit (hopefully). I hear back fro one of the cities here at the end the month to see if I got to the chief's interview.

Pins rig is easier to close.

no Thearters are making billions. They jack up the price because they know you will but it. Supply and demand.

What's the high on that object?

Exactly my thoughts.

HAHA! You know whats funny!! Is 10pm and she is still out to eat. I had plenty of time. Coco

Well……I went to the tower. Got up to 250 at 7:15 and the winds were 5 degree’s of the lines. Sure wasn’t what was reported. “shrug” To bad! Shame, it’s such a nice night too and the landing area was surprisingly well visible given the fact there was no moon. Well Gotta get cleaned up. L8er Coco

Is called a shower. Cause I was bored, it was fun, and it sure did spark a lot of funny convo!

Actually there ARE quite a few in a few of the different cities. I didn't give away to much info. Edit to add: But thanks for the thought!

Will do! I'm gonna use my dad afor VGC again, if for some reason he can't would you mind? I think he is free tonight. Man its gonna be dark as a mo fo out there tonight. No moon. Glad its 180 sector. Much more light. Havn't decided if I'm going up to 900 though. I might miss the wind gap if I take to long. I can do a slider up from 900 though. Coco

Haha, I doubt it but yea that would suck if she did. Coco