Using someone else's inhaler

[Accy cyclist]

I went for a little ride today. As i haven't done much cycling lately i felt a bit out of breath. I've also had a cold these last few days which as usual, dries up then gives me a chesty cough. Also the cold easterly wind didn't help either. I stopped off at a friends for a cup of tea and a chat. He said he'd also had a chesty cough and he'd been prescribed an inhaler by the doctor. It's called a Ventolin Evohaler. The question is can i use it or could something dodgy happen if i use it?

 

[Stephenite]

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Give it a go

 

[sight-pin]

The inhaler (Salbutamol) is for asthma, so you shouldn't really use it if you don't suffer with asthma.

 

[mark st1]

E Mail Bradley Wiggins see what he reckons ?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Whatcha mean?!!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Give it a go

That's the question. Is it safe to do so.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I'm asthmatic and have used these things for years. Thankfully I'm well enough managed not to need it often.
I'd rather have a nice cup of strong tea with caffeine in, as I get one of the side effects of Ventolin, which can effect the central nervous system and make me feel anxious, nervy, jittery etc.

 

[Accy cyclist]

The inhaler (Salbutamol) is for asthma, so you shouldn't really use it if you don't suffer with asthma.

Good point. I think i'll leave it.

 

[sight-pin]

Nothing would happen if you did take a puff i doubt, you may even feel less breathless.

 

[Stephenite]

Whatcha mean?!!

I just think you are funny sometimes. You don't often take other peoples prescription medicines do you?

 

[sight-pin]

If you popped to the doctors saying you feel a little out of breath he/she may even prescribe one for you lol

 

[Accy cyclist]

Nothing would happen if you did take a puff i doubt, you may even feel less breathless.

I've been ok since i got home. Maybe the cold air took me by surprise. I had to stop a few times to do some serious coughing up.

 

[Stephenite]

E Mail Bradley Wiggins see what he reckons ?

Or the norwegian cross-country skiing team!

 

[sight-pin]

i've also been on them for years , but it's a known fact what @Nigel-YZ1 is saying.