Definitely investing in some now lol and yeah I think joining a club seems to be the way to go
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Wolf616
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I also have asthma that is quite well controlled but for some reason on my commute it gets quite bad. I think it must be because I often have to go straight into high speed mode as I'm more often than not a bit late! I agree with @RichardB - just take a puff or two before you set off and you should be fine (but make sure to keep it in a handy pocket just in case you need it en-route. Cycle jersey pockets are perfect for this)
jefmcg
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I hope I am not speaking out of turn here (my asthma is very very mild) but I wonder if you can do better controlling your asthma. They aim in Australia to keep use of blue inhaler two twice a week. If you need it more than that, then it's time to look at your use of preventer, ie brown inhaler. It might be worth talking to your GP if you haven't done so recently, to see if you are optimising your use of medicines.
Try a simple buff over mouth and nose to create a warm moist environment to breathe through.
I grew out of childhood asthma by my teens (it was diagnosed as chronic bronchitis, back then they didn't realise those symptoms was asthma, and I didn't realise that the wheeziness when I ran was asthma, not just being unfit) and it came back again in my late 20s. It was never life threatening, and has ebbed again so I need an inhaler about once a year. So fingers crossed you grow out of it).
Try a simple buff over mouth and nose to create a warm moist environment to breathe through.
I grew out of childhood asthma by my teens (it was diagnosed as chronic bronchitis, back then they didn't realise those symptoms was asthma, and I didn't realise that the wheeziness when I ran was asthma, not just being unfit) and it came back again in my late 20s. It was never life threatening, and has ebbed again so I need an inhaler about once a year. So fingers crossed you grow out of it).
RichardB
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Agreed that the OP should get checked out by the GP. Even though my asthma isn't really a problem any more, I still have the blue inhaler on my prescription list and I am called in every couple of years for a review. Best practice seems to change over time, so an up-to-date opinion wouldn't hurt.
It's a more serious condition than many people think. Mention of 'life-threatening' reminded me of the time I put the kids to bed and then spent the rest of the evening putting polyurethane varnish on a hardwood staircase. After I had finished, I got a beer and sat relaxing for a while in the same room. Within 15 minutes I had an attack so bad my wife called out the doctor, who was there in minutes. For a short while I thought I was finished, as I simply couldn't get any air into my lungs and my vision was starting to go. One adrenaline injection in the butt, and within ten minutes I was fine, but it was very scary. Forty years riding fast motorbikes, and the closest I come to checking out was while doing a bit of home improvement!
It's a more serious condition than many people think. Mention of 'life-threatening' reminded me of the time I put the kids to bed and then spent the rest of the evening putting polyurethane varnish on a hardwood staircase. After I had finished, I got a beer and sat relaxing for a while in the same room. Within 15 minutes I had an attack so bad my wife called out the doctor, who was there in minutes. For a short while I thought I was finished, as I simply couldn't get any air into my lungs and my vision was starting to go. One adrenaline injection in the butt, and within ten minutes I was fine, but it was very scary. Forty years riding fast motorbikes, and the closest I come to checking out was while doing a bit of home improvement!
