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Ventolin Inhaler

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shemaywilmur
shemaywilmur

We had workmen ripping out bathroom and putting in a wetroom past 2weeks. Plasterdust etc had affect on my breathing, inhaling smoke or dust has also affected me. However I had a sort of flu virus symptoms too but dr said my lungs and bloods were ok. He gave me an inhaler as I said my granddaughter's helped but I feel I am allergic and also do not need it now. After taking a puff this morning however, 5hrs ago, I feel shaky and bit giddy and want to know how long I will feel like this. Could it be anxiety as I do suffer at times from this.

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  • nigel28138
    nigel28138 shemaywilmur

    Posted

    A side effect of ventolin can give you the shakes it should wear off but call your docs if you are still affected or worried 
  • caroline70725
    caroline70725 shemaywilmur

    Posted

    I've never felt giddy after just one puff then we are all different. But have come across some confusing info. I have been on Symbicort inhalers for a few years now, two puffs morn and evening and was told I could take it as a reliever during the day if need be. But at my last clinic, they gave me a Ventolin inhaler and told me to use that inbetween instead. BUT my friend who attends a different clinic, has just been put on Symbicort inhalters and has been forbidden now to use her Ventolin inhaler from now on???????  So to Vent, or not Vent??? 

  • jay7196
    jay7196 shemaywilmur

    Posted

    I used Ventolin for years until I had a heart problem and they changed me over to Symbicort.  All the asthma medicines make me shaky and giddy for about half a minute. Keep away from any builders dust, this put me in hospital. Good luck -  jay
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