
Originally Posted by
Yekhefah
Since when do they prescribe ephedrine for asthma? That's a new one on me. I agree, get a second opinion and ask about Singulair. My asthma is pretty intense so I'm on a daily steroid inhaler, but if you don't get asthma attacks very often you should have an albuterol inhaler and possibly Singulair.
I can't believe he didn't give you an albuterol inhaler though. That worries me. Every asthmatic needs to have albuterol on standby; it can save your life. (Just don't abuse it or then you'll die when you really need it.)
Asthma is a sore subject with me because everyone thinks it's no big deal. It is the NUMBER ONE medical killer of women in our age group. And believe me, it's NOT a pleasant way to die. I came pretty damn close to dying of it a little over a year ago and I wouldn't wish that experience on Yasser Arafat, I really wouldn't. It's horrible. If you have asthma, TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
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