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Jazz Hands,
You are correct. I take an inhaler (albuterol) prior to workouts and races. It definitely has a stimulant effect in addition to opening up your bronchial tubes to maximum capacity.
John Smith
I have never noticed any stimulant effect to speak of from one hit of an inhaler. Could be that my nervous system is already depressed from antihistamines.
I agree with GoodSmith on regularity. If I forget to take my allergy meds or inhaler (if I'm wheezy) for a few days, I'm screwed and get sick. Spring and fall are by far the worst. Singular is probably the most helpful thing I take to control this problem, and allows you to lay off the inhaler.
Jazz Hands,
You are correct. I take an inhaler (albuterol) prior to workouts and races. It definitely has a stimulant effect in addition to opening up your bronchial tubes to maximum capacity.
John Smith
I have never noticed any stimulant effect to speak of from one hit of an inhaler. Could be that my nervous system is already depressed from antihistamines.
I agree with GoodSmith on regularity. If I forget to take my allergy meds or inhaler (if I'm wheezy) for a few days, I'm screwed and get sick. Spring and fall are by far the worst. Singular is probably the most helpful thing I take to control this problem, and allows you to lay off the inhaler.
