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Well, then consider checking out the acid reflux idea. There are some meds you could take...

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P.S. I forgot to add -- if you are indeed refluxing during exercise, know that using...

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Hi, I do know there are allergists out there that do in-office testing for exercise...

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Hi,

I do know there are allergists out there that do in-office testing for exercise induced asthma -- my allergist has a treadmill in his office and does do the testing. You might call around and find one so that they can make you exercise and see if they can provoke your symptoms in the office.

Have you taken Symbicort prior to engaging in exercise? Symbicort contains a long-acting bronchodilator which usually takes effect within 15 minutes, and will last for 12 hours thereafter. I used to use Symbicort (to control asthma) and the long-acting bronchodilator worked well for me.

When you say that the inhalers were of no real help, how often were you taking them, and when? (I assume those were albuterol inhalers.)

Here's something to try (discuss with your doctor first) -- take Symbicort (2 puffs) a half hour before going out to exercise. If you are exercising in cold, get something over your mouth/nose to warm and humidify the air. I usually use a fleece neck gaiter or balaclava, but you could use a scarf or a mask. Then, after exercise, take 2 puffs of the albuterol inhaler every 4 hours until your symptoms go away. The combo of the before and after treatment should lessen the duration and severity of your symptoms.

Also, have your doctor check your inhaler technique. When you haven't used an inhaler before it can be tough to get the inhale coordinated with the inhaler, which can result in the med staying in your mouth and not getting to your lungs. Using a spacer attached to the inhaler (albuterol or Symbicort) could help.

There is something else that comes to mind apart from EIA, and that is that strenuous exercise can cause acid reflux. You can Google and read more about that. Stomach acid can be refluxed far enough up the esophagus that you aspirate it, which of course irritates the lungs and causes asthma-like symptoms. I haven't read a lot on this but it appears there are various tips you could try to reduce reflux, from diet/timing of eating before exercise all the way up to using reflux meds.

Hope these thoughts help you explore other options. Take care & good luck. Judy (long-distance biker with asthma)View Thread

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