How often ?

[Dottie11]

Can I ask how often people are using Ventolin when well controlled Broch please. I feel I am using mine too much, too often. Thank you.

[teddyd]

I think it is a very individual thing. One persons well day is another persons bad day.I still use my blue inhaler a few times a days and possibly a few days per week. But thats probably just an average. I also use a nebuliser

I have asthma and bronchietasis. Its finding your own balance.

I use my inhaler before anything I imagine will be strenuous or when feeling it is required.

Sorry probably my post is not much help or answering your questions

[Dottie11 in reply to teddyd]

Thank you and is very helpful. I feel I do much better when use my blue inhaler ince or twice a day. Pre preventor every morning.

[Alberta56]

I don't need to use my Ventolin much at all, except when I'm not well. I do use it if I'm going out in horrible cold weather, or if I'm about to do something strenuous. Teddyd is right- it's a very individual thing.

[Dottie11 in reply to Alberta56]

I am using it more today as feeling unwell so makes sense. Thank you.

[Alberta56 in reply to Dottie11]

Hope you soon feel better. xxx

[Dottie11 in reply to Alberta56]

Started Co Amoxiclav last night. Its kicking in so hoping to enjoy some of Easter. xx

[Alberta56 in reply to Dottie11]

Glad the CoAmoxiclav is doing its job. Hope your Easter will have lots of eggs and daffodils.

[Pwkav1]

Hi, im asthmatic and my asthma is well controlled. Dont need my blue one unless im exercising. Everyone is different tho. Karen xxx

[B0xermad]

Hi Dottie I use 2 puff twice a day and maybe the odd puff now and again if I have exerted myself

[poppyshola in reply to B0xermad]

Same

[Izb1]

Perhaps speak with your nurse/gp you may not be using it properly x

[GintyFerguson]

I really don't need it when everything is under control with Incruse and Fostair. I have asthma and bronchiectasis.

[katieoxo60]

Hi Dottie11 I use my ventolin three times a day as its to control my cough. Can be used maximum of two puffs four times a day . When you have a cold or other infection it often needs to be used more. Sounds like you are using it at a sensible level to me.

[watergazer]

hi. I have bronchiectasis/ asthma and it’s usually well controlled with my fostairnexthaler which I use 2 pufffs x2 daily. I only use the Blue inhaler when I have lots of coughing or wheezing xx

[Dottie11]

Thank you everyone. I have started antibiotic yesterday so will just post one more here. Very grateful for comments and helpful. Happy Easter. xx

[lds_kernow]

My local nurse told me that Ventolin can be used up to ten times a day, but the effectiveness is only good for half an hour at a time.

[Ern007]

Late reply Dottie but I have three inhalers, Ventolin, Atrovent - I won't count Fostair I used Atrovent a lot more than Ventolin. I think for COPD it is better.