Shortness of breath

[marni]

good news indeed, but cardio is always good so you don't become too dependent on the inhaler. The good news is that it will easier and better with a little snort before hand but you will eventually get so that you can go longer and longer between snorts.

marni

[ny biker]

Regular cardiovascular exercise will definitely help control the asthma over the long term. And the meds help you do the exercise.

Good luck!!

[Catrin]

Regular cardiovascular exercise will definitely help control the asthma over the long term. And the meds help you do the exercise.

Good luck!!

Yes - this I used to have major asthma problems and now I don't even take meds for it, ever. I have a rescue inhaler...somewhere

[emily_in_nc]

Yes - this I used to have major asthma problems and now I don't even take meds for it, ever. I have a rescue inhaler...somewhere

Ditto!

[kajero]

For the first time in around three years I found what "normal" breathing is when participating in spinning classes, bike rides, aerobics classes, etc.

I used the inhaler as instructed this morning. I was actually breathing normally during spin class this morning. I can't believe what "normal" is. I didn't get winded, I didn't huff and puff, I learned what just short if breathless truly is, I didn't get dizzy, I was able to keep up and not take continual rest breaks, etc. It was amazing.

I am so glad I went to a person who actually listened to me. I don't know what you call a nurse practitioner, but she helped me a lot more than the specialist I saw two years ago who just ordered stress tests.

[indysteel]

That's great, Kajero. I'm so glad you've gotten this sorted out.

[Catrin]

Yayyyyyyyy! Feels wonderful, doesn't it