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  I have a mild form and use Serevent inhalers for speedwork and races in cool/cold weather.  Works wonders. ANdy Hass

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My news server isn’t working properly so my apologies in advance if this has been answered to your satisfaction already. Asthma is a complex thing – you may want to post on the asthma support Serevent is an alternative to Albuterol for someone like you, but you must discuss this with your doctor.  Serevent is most often used by people with asthma more severe than mine.  The first course of treatment these days is often a pill, Singulaire, a steroid inhaler (not as bad as it sounds – they’re pretty safe these days), or both.  Serevent is used if the above treatments don’t provide sufficient relief from asthmatic symptoms. But Serevent has also been shown to be effective with exercise-induced asthma.  About 18 months ago I got my first Albuterol inhaler and used it before all hard efforts, skipping it for easy/recovery runs.  I gradually realized that there was an ever-widening gap between my hard and easy efforts because I needed some treatment even before an easy run, so I started using my Albuterol inhaler before all exercise which, for me, meant once or twice a day, every day. When I mentioned this to my doctor, he suggested I try Serevent instead.  I switched a few months ago and have not touched my Albuterol inhaler since.  My course of medication now consists of Allegra once a day for allergies and Serevent twice a day for asthma symptoms.  I’m very pleased with the results so far. Find yourself a doctor willing to experiment because that’s what it takes – get some sample, try one thing or another for a few weeks at a time, and see what works best for you. -S- – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My exercise-induced asthma has been acting up lately in the cold, dry air. I’m wondering if anybody has unique treatments or experiences with EIA. I can remember my lungs getting tight and wheezy in the winter since I was in middle school. It seems to have gotten a lot worse since I moved from Florida to Georgia for college. That’s probably a combination of the colder winters and my greatly increased activity. I’ve used an inhaler (Albuterol, Ventolin) before most exercise for a few years now. I can get by without it in the summer (warmer and more humidity) but I really need it in the winter. Apparently I didn’t wait long enough before running tonight, because my chest was tight for 4 out of 5 miles. It definitely slowed me down. My EIA doesn’t seem to be getting any worse, but I’m wondering about using an inhaler for the long term. Will it become less effective? Are there any side effects? I tend to breathe out of my mouth when running, which doesn’t help warm and humidify the air. I just can’t seem to get enough volume through my nose. My friend suggested using a bandana around my face to help buffer the incoming air. Adam — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech

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Hi Adam,     Among other things I have asthma.  Serevent, 2 puffs, twice a day works.  Flovent as to doctors orders as to dosage. Singulair taken once per day.  Albuterol inhaler as needed.  BUT, what REALLY works, but looks stupid as heck, is a 3M latex, throw-away dust mask.  If you wear glasses, you WILL steam up, so I take the glasses off, put them in a glasses case in my jacket.  For some reason since FALL, the weather has been great for asthma this year in New York State, well up to December 12th, anyways. Take care. Kurt exercise-induced asthma   My exercise-induced asthma has been acting up lately in the cold, dry air. I’m wondering if anybody has unique treatments or experiences with EIA. I can remember my lungs getting tight and wheezy in the winter since I was in middle school. It seems to have gotten a lot worse since I moved from Florida to Georgia for college. That’s probably a combination of the colder winters and my greatly increased activity. I’ve used an inhaler (Albuterol, Ventolin) before most exercise for a few years now. I can get by without it in the summer (warmer and more humidity) but I really need it in the winter. Apparently I didn’t wait long enough before running tonight, because my chest was tight for 4 out of 5 miles. It definitely slowed me down. My EIA doesn’t seem to be getting any worse, but I’m wondering about using an inhaler for the long term. Will it become less effective? Are there any side effects? I tend to breathe out of my mouth when running, which doesn’t help warm and humidify the air. I just can’t seem to get enough volume through my nose. My friend suggested using a bandana around my face to help buffer the incoming air. Adam — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech  

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Don’t tell them. If I would not have told the US Navy about my asthma at AFEES at induction in 1974 in Albany, NY——I would have gotten my 20 years, instead of just eight years! How is the insurance company going to prove WHEN you got your asthma? Don’t volunteer information. Take care. Kurt Re: exercise-induced asthma   I just remembered one other question. Some insurance companies ask if you have asthma when applying for life insurance. Does exercise-induced asthma count? — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech  

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Adam, I have asthma. It used to be chronic but the past few years I only get it with cold weather activities. I can tell you from experience that the more you use Albuterol the more you will need it. I only use it now as a "just in case" puff before running. That’s it. If I feel like my wheezing is getting out of hand I slow down a little. And about the insurance…I just recently applied for new insurance and they asked me if I had asthma and I told them yes but exercise induced only. They could check my medical records to show I’ve been to a doc. for asthma and that I have a prescription for Albuterol. And I was NOT denied. Catherine

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My exercise-induced asthma has been acting up lately in the cold, dry air. I’m wondering if anybody has unique treatments or experiences with EIA. I can remember my lungs getting tight and wheezy in the winter since I was in middle school. It seems to have gotten a lot worse since I moved from Florida to Georgia for college. That’s probably a combination of the colder winters and my greatly increased activity. I’ve used an inhaler (Albuterol, Ventolin) before most exercise for a few years now. I can get by without it in the summer (warmer and more humidity) but I really need it in the winter. Apparently I didn’t wait long enough before running tonight, because my chest was tight for 4 out of 5 miles. It definitely slowed me down. My EIA doesn’t seem to be getting any worse, but I’m wondering about using an inhaler for the long term. Will it become less effective? Are there any side effects? I tend to breathe out of my mouth when running, which doesn’t help warm and humidify the air. I just can’t seem to get enough volume through my nose. My friend suggested using a bandana around my face to help buffer the incoming air. Adam — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech

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My exercise-induced asthma has been acting up lately in the cold, dry air. I’m wondering if anybody has unique treatments or experiences with EIA. I can remember my lungs getting tight and wheezy in the winter since I was in middle school. It seems to have gotten a lot worse since I moved from Florida to Georgia for college. That’s probably a combination of the colder winters and my greatly increased activity. I’ve used an inhaler (Albuterol, Ventolin) before most exercise for a few years now. I can get by without it in the summer (warmer and more humidity) but I really need it in the winter. Apparently I didn’t wait long enough before running tonight, because my chest was tight for 4 out of 5 miles. It definitely slowed me down. My EIA doesn’t seem to be getting any worse, but I’m wondering about using an inhaler for the long term. Will it become less effective? Are there any side effects? I tend to breathe out of my mouth when running, which doesn’t help warm and humidify the air. I just can’t seem to get enough volume through my nose. My friend suggested using a bandana around my face to help buffer the incoming air. Adam — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech

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I just remembered one other question. Some insurance companies ask if you have asthma when applying for life insurance. Does exercise-induced asthma count? — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech

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Hi Adam, I have the same problem, especially in the cold. My EIA is, believe it or not, because of allergies. I swear I am not allergic to anything, by my doctor asked me to give this a try. She put me on Claritin daily, and prescribed an inhaler to use if necessary. Previously I was only using an inhaler, and using it every run. After being on the Claritin for 3 months, I now only use the inhaler on occasion (maybe once in 3 weeks). I feel absolutely no side effects from the Claritin, and I am enjoying my running even more than before. Please talk to your doctor about this and give it a try. I can’t believe the improvement I have seen. As far as mouth breathing, I too am a mouth breather. I think lots of folks who suffer EIA are destined to breathe through their moths, just to get enough air. Good Luck Adam! jojo

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My exercise-induced asthma has been acting up lately in the cold, dry air. I’m wondering if anybody has unique treatments or experiences with EIA. I can remember my lungs getting tight and wheezy in the winter since I was in middle school. It seems to have gotten a lot worse since I moved from Florida to Georgia for college. That’s probably a combination of the colder winters and my greatly increased activity. I’ve used an inhaler (Albuterol, Ventolin) before most exercise for a few years now. I can get by without it in the summer (warmer and more humidity) but I really need it in the winter. Apparently I didn’t wait long enough before running tonight, because my chest was tight for 4 out of 5 miles. It definitely slowed me down. My EIA doesn’t seem to be getting any worse, but I’m wondering about using an inhaler for the long term. Will it become less effective? Are there any side effects? I tend to breathe out of my mouth when running, which doesn’t help warm and humidify the air. I just can’t seem to get enough volume through my nose. My friend suggested using a bandana around my face to help buffer the incoming air. Adam — Adam Toner ECE Grad Student, Georgia Tech

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