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DFW, TXI am a swimmer at heart, but I find it difficult to meet people with goggles and a swim cap on and my face in the water, so I took up running (or limping at a fast clip) and cycling. I have raised money in support of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Colon Cancer Alliance, and others through triathlon, marathon, and cycling. I keep swimming pure and only swim for the fun of it. Best moment in life to date - swimming from Alcatraz without a wetsuit in 55 degree water. What made it so great? My mom was waiting for me on the shore. She has always been my biggest fan.
LaceyHammons submitted a way to: Live with asthma
way to be well created 11.29.10
Rescue Inhalers
A while back my doctor asked me how often I used my rescue inhaler.
"Not often."
"But aren't you wheezing a lot during triathlons?"
"Yes, but I like to wait until I REALLY need it."
Wow. You should have seen his face. I was like a small child would had just been chastised for stealing a candy bar. Ugh.
So his advice, and mine now that I'm in a better routine about it:
First- Talk to your physician about your ACTUAL needs, your activity level, and how your body is really responding to the environment/activity.
Second- Follow your physician's advice! I wasn't using my inhaler because I thought it made me look weak. I was actually making myself weaker by putting off medication.
Third- Use your rescue when you need it, but don't use it as a crutch. learn to listen to your body. Are you tired because you aren't in great shape? Or are you having an attack?
Be mindful, talk to your doctor, and when it comes to your rescue inhaler... don't leave home without it.
"Not often."
"But aren't you wheezing a lot during triathlons?"
"Yes, but I like to wait until I REALLY need it."
Wow. You should have seen his face. I was like a small child would had just been chastised for stealing a candy bar. Ugh.
So his advice, and mine now that I'm in a better routine about it:
First- Talk to your physician about your ACTUAL needs, your activity level, and how your body is really responding to the environment/activity.
Second- Follow your physician's advice! I wasn't using my inhaler because I thought it made me look weak. I was actually making myself weaker by putting off medication.
Third- Use your rescue when you need it, but don't use it as a crutch. learn to listen to your body. Are you tired because you aren't in great shape? Or are you having an attack?
Be mindful, talk to your doctor, and when it comes to your rescue inhaler... don't leave home without it.
Right on! I have rescue inhalers all over the place. They just sort of accumulate lol. And definitely, using it when you FIRST need it, helps to avoid needing MORE medication later.
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