Having trouble breathing

Can't catch your breath properly????🙄

Maybe the air is just too dry for you. 😬

IMO I had similar issues myself, but they cleared up.
I'll tell you though, those extra strong gums—the ones with heavy menthol—really helped me out. It actually felt like there was air moving when I inhaled.

So, does it actually hurt when you take a breath, or what??

What's the damage on Albuterol and Flovent if I have a prescription versus just walking in off the street? Thanks.

dustyangler73 said:Does anyone know what the damage is for Albuterol and Flovent? I'm wondering about the price difference if you have a prescription versus trying to buy them over the counter. Thanks.

If you look at the pharmacy database, Albuterol 100 mcg inhaler is sitting at about $9.50, and since it’s on the standard insurance formulary, there shouldn't be any out-of-pocket copay. That requires a doctor's prescription, though. As for Flovent, they don't have a specific price listed right now, nor is its current coverage status clearly defined on the list. Both of these definitely require a prescription, so honestly, I doubt you'd even be able to walk into a local CVS or Walgreens and pick them up without one.

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It’s been a minute since I’ve had to pick up prescriptions—how does the process work now? You just head to the doctor, get the order sent over, and then go straight to the pharmacy to pick everything up using your insurance card. They don't really do the whole thing where you carry paper scripts around to the pharmacy anymore.

dustyangler73 said:It’s been a minute since I’ve had to deal with prescriptions. From what I gather, you just head to the doctor, then swing by the pharmacy, and pick everything up using your insurance card. They don't really do those paper scripts at the pharmacy counter anymore.

Yeah, that’s exactly how it works now. Once the doctor sends over the electronic prescription, you just show your insurance card at the pharmacy and they handle the rest.

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Keith Lee74 said:I haven't been able to take a full breath for three days straight. It happens occasionally, sure, but never this intense. Anyone have any thoughts or should I just head to the doctor right now?

It could be a sliding hiatal hernia.
Speaking from experience—I had the exact same issue as the OP.
When it first started (back at the end of middle school), the explanation was that it was psychosomatic (due to wartime stress and all that). Years later, the heartburn and everything else kicked in, leading to a diagnosis of Republican Party reflux.
And even now, I still get those moments where I can't catch my breath, though thankfully not as bad as it used to be. Back then, it was truly horrific. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I was literally suffocating. There were times it was so unbearable I would've actually welcomed euthanasia.

P.S. I realize I'm replying to a post from over ten years ago, but whatever—in case someone else is reading this with the same problem...

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Nicole Gray47 said:Please don't lecture me about being uninformed; I've been battling allergic asthma for 21 years now—basically my entire life. What he wrote... well, that's how it always starts. He might have asthma, or he might not, but since he’s just asking us, all we can really do is guess. Until he gets his full battery of tests done, he won't actually know for sure.

Albuterol can be purchased over the counter, which tells you everything you need to know right there. Albuterol is essentially just an inhaler used to "clear out" the airways. If he doesn't want to experiment with medication, I'd suggest he try some medicated lozenges. They shouldn't cause any harm, and they might provide some relief, depending on what he's actually dealing with.

But for now, we can only speculate.😎

Albuterol requires a prescription.

https://mediately.co/en/drugs/1MDtbx...je#undesirable

This isn't chamomile tea. If a pharmacy sells it to you without a prescription, they are breaking the law and being incredibly irresponsible.
It has potentially dangerous side effects and a strict maximum daily dose. Why would anyone take it if they don't have asthma? Albuterol is a bronchodilator, and during an acute asthma attack, it sometimes isn't enough—you might need corticosteroids or even antibiotics if the attack was triggered by a respiratory infection.

I'm speaking from experience here; I've lived with asthma for 39 years. I've actually been brought back from the brink a few times and spent time in the ICU... and trust me, nobody ever told me they had seen a more severe case than mine.☕

As for the question the user posted—to me, it sounds a lot like my own issue, which isn't actually related to asthma. It's that sensation where you take a breath but feel like you didn't "get enough air." There's no bronchial constriction and no wheezing; it feels more like a muscle blockage caused entirely by stress.