Runners and inhalers

karmelpopcorn

*Disclaimer - I've already talked to a doctor about this issue.

I was wondering if other runners depend on albuterol even though they might be using a preventative inhaler for their exercise-induced asthma.

I take Advair twice a day, but still sometimes need my albuterol during my run. I've had asthma, both allergy and exercise-induced since childhood, so I have often feared running. The inhaler is a security blanket but the doctor says I shouldn't need it.

I do several different types of workouts in addition to running but I find running to be the best thing for building endurance and cardiovascular health. I notice other runners sometimes bring inhalers with them. I was just looking for thoughts on this

scoii

If you don't take it, you'll probably need it. Or at least not be focusing on the run as it'll cross your mind when you have a long way home to get it.

I use a preventer religiously. I still take blue every time I'm in my bike and take it literally everywhere

kirstinethornburg

I have asthema I do not run but I do use my ventolin during exercise lately in addition to using symbecourt twice a day and the other one I use that brand esacpes me but is once a day. 2008 had a super bad case of peumonia was hospitalized for three weeks lost part of my left lung through surgery so now have to use inhalers

alyssa0061

I find this interesting. I have had severe asthma since I was born and take three preventive medicines daily for it. I have spent the last 28 years of my life avoiding things that make me have trouble breathing. While I also like the idea of running there's just no way I could do it. I walk, do yoga and find other means of cardio that don't induce asthma attacks. Sometimes I might like to clean with bleach but that's not an option. I would've loved to have been a firefighter/paramedic, but that wasn't an option either due to the smoke. I can't be a runner and that's okay.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

I have asthma and have since I was 3, I take a preventative(symbicort) and after 4 years of working out i dont need a rescue inhaler when I exercise or run. I found yoga(meditation is good too) has helped with learning how to breathe properly,so even if while at home I feel a bit short of breath I will use the breathing techniques used in yoga,that usually helps. also exercises that increase stamina(besides running) can help build up your lungs as well. it has for mine. but if you have shortness its best to use the rescue inhaler before and possibly after a run. I carry mine with me just in case I need it(I have a running belt with a zipper).you never know when an attack can occur,so the dr saying you shouldnt need it needs slapped. mine have always told me no matter how well controlled its always best to keep your rescue inhaler on hand just in case.you can be symptom free for years and have a massive asthma attack,its best to be prepared just in case