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Inhaler change - exercise induced asthma

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Ploddingrunner
Ploddingrunner

I've been running for a few years and was given a ventolin inhaler a couple of years ago to help with coughing and wheezing during and after running. Using this before running, and very occasionally during or after a long run, has helped to control this. I don't have symptoms at any other times. I use it usually between 2-4 times a week, depending on when I run..

I've seen the asthma nurse recently for a review while requesting a new inhaler and I've been given a new brown preventer inhaler to use with the ventolin. I'm doing as instructed until I see the nurse again but I don't understand why this is bring changed when I've been fine with just one? I'm not keen on using another one unless I really need to. My peak flow was 400, and previously it was slightly higher but not by much, but she suggested we try this anyway to see what happens.

Is it normal to use a preventer when the asthma is only running related? Is there a reason why you'd change from just using ventolin?

TIA

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  • mic71403
    mic71403 Ploddingrunner

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    Hi from a 5K plodding runner!

    Excellent question -

    I had high pollen count plus rape seed oil 'oxford throat' in Oxford 6 yrs ago. From then on I've used the BLUE inhaler for a quick puff pre running. No other symptoms since and yes this eases my running but:

    22 july 2018 had high pollen count in Devon - I began coughing then, and while steroid caps work excellently for 5 days coughing and wheezing come back - first time in 6 years.

    And no idea why...Can't run at the moment. But X ray says lungs clear. Sputa being tested now too....I reckon high pollen count triggered, well, something in chest!

    So far me Dr/asthma nurse has tried additional brown inhaler and not PINK inhaler: little or no effect!

    And not sure why YOU need brown / or a pink puffer too?! Ventolin worked for me till recent episodes.

    Not sure I even have 'asthma' but then what? My peak flow is 450 when well: now 320, not good. But I feel well! But want this coughing to stop. am self medicating with Aloe Vera now and want to start running again!

    good luck1

    mic

    Exeter.

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