I have asthma, but only use my rescue inhaler. I am one of those people for whom the usual asthma treatments (inhaled steriods, etc.) only makes matters worse. Much, much, much worse. As long as I avoid any other kind of inhaler, the combination of cats + carpet and do not get a respiratory infection, I have no asthma problems. Very rare use of my rescue inhaler. The oral medications have proved to not be beneficial to me so I gave up on those as well. The doctors have been surprised to learn this, but we found that my sensitivity to the side effects are far worse than the norm.

I must admit that I am wondering if the summer heat + up-hill riding will be a trigger, time will tell. I always have my albuterol inhaler with me though, and do use it before a ride just to be safe.