Inhalers on an empty stomach?

[Picasso10]

Is it safe to take inhalers on an empty stomach.My main inhaler is Seebri Inhaler and my reliever is salbutamol.I am very breathless in the morning and have bother making my breakfast because of the breathlessness.

[stone-UK]

Hi

Should be no problem as it’s inhalation rather than ingestion

[O2Trees]

I nearly always do mine first thing in the morning. As Stone says, it's going into your lungs, not your stomach.

[Hidden]

I always use my inhalers in the morning before I eat. No problems in 15 years.

[peege]

Always take mine before breakfast too! Never any problems

[Picasso10]

Thanks to everyone for the very helpful replies.I will start taking my Seebri Inhaler as soon asI get up in the morning.

[annienell]

Hi Picasso - If you're feeling breathless when you wake up, I'd suggest you take your salbutamol inhaler first, then just rest for 10 minutes or so to give it time to open your airways a little, before taking the Seebri inhaler.

I hope you find taking your inhalers first thing improves your breathlessness and you can then enjoy your breakfast.

[Picasso10 in reply to annienell]

Thanks for the advice.I will take the Salbutamol first since it works quicker on me than the Seebri Breezhaler.Then I will take the Seebri after my breakfast.

[2greys]

Most certainly take your inhalers before eating. You will be surprised at just how many muscles are used in the act of chewing. Eating a meal, to me, is like walking a mile.

[Picasso10 in reply to 2greys]

Thanks for the reply.It has given me a lot of confidence with all the replies I have had.

[corriena]

I take mine on an empty stomach. however if you are concerned you could try a glass of milk befor your inhalers, it will act like food in your stomach

[Picasso10 in reply to corriena]

I would try that but I read that dairy products cause mucus so I drink as little milk as possible.Thats one of the biggest problems I have with my COPD,trying to get mucus up.Thanks for your reply.

[corriena in reply to Picasso10]

This is true for some people. You could try non dairy milk but as so many on hear are sayin inhalers on a empty stomick dont seem to be a problem

[Picasso10 in reply to corriena]

Thanks for the reply.I use semi skimmed milk so maybe that would be ok.

[Juliette011 in reply to Picasso10]

I also used to think that dairy products causes more phlegm but I have been told from a Pulmonary Rehab that this in fact is not correct. Google will also agree with me, lol!! All the very best.

[Picasso10 in reply to Juliette011]

Thanks for the info.

[Candyred]

I take my inhalers first thing in the morning or I should say as soon as I can get a breath to take them .. x

[Picasso10 in reply to Candyred]

I know the feeling.As you know,it's not pleasant.Thanks for the reply.

[asthmatim]

I have always been told by my doctors to take my puffers as soon as I get up in the morning.

[Picasso10 in reply to asthmatim]

Thanks for the reply.I have never been given any advice frim my doctor,just a prescription for my inhalers.

[Timberman]

As with others I use mine first thing before even fully rising if i am bad. No problems. Different route as others note.

[CoffCoffWalkWalk]

Cup of tea and an inhaler, kick start the lungs

[Ragrug]

I take them brfore breakfast and have no problem

[Picasso10]

Thanks for all the replies.I took my Salbutamol inhaler first thing this morning and it worked a treat.Took my Seebri Breezhaler after my breakfast.

[annienell in reply to Picasso10]

I'm glad you found it made a difference. I wish our GPs and consultants would be more specific sometimes about when is best to take the medicines they prescribe. Even reading the leaflets that come with the meds is not always as helpful as it could be, although those leaflets are getting longer and longer!

[Picasso10 in reply to annienell]

Thanks for the advice.As I replied to asthatim above,I got no advice whatsoever from my Dr.,just a prescription for my inhalers.The only knowledge I have about COPD is from this forum and the NHS site.

[lKeith]

Picasso10

Hi, Not familiar with Seebri inhalers but I take my subutamol when the need arises with without food, no side effects.

IKeith

[Picasso10 in reply to lKeith]

Thanks for the reply.

[Mofaki]

A puff first thing upon wakening makes my day.

[Picasso10 in reply to Mofaki]

Thanks for the reply. I've to take 2 puffs at a time for it to help me.I do that 3 times a day.

[Whitechinchilla]

Hi there. I saw this in the morning but only now got chance to write.

You have been given sound advice so far and the main thing is the medication is going into your lungs, not your stomach.

With good wishes

[Picasso10 in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thanks for the reply.I'm amazed at the response and every reply has been so helpful and positive.

[ladygrace123]

Just my opinion not a fact but as my dr told me whenever you inhale whether it be a cigarette or inhaler your body thinks food so the acid produced to break down food starts to do its job. There fore unless your dr said on an empty stomach I keep either crackers or animal cookies anything like that beside my bed takes no effort to eat a few then use your inhaler. Just less stress on your tummy😁

[Picasso10]

Thanks for your reply.I like custard creams so I will take a couple of them first thing in the morning then take my inhaler.I am grateful for the info since I also have a sensitive stomach and it doesn't take much to upset it.Thanks again.