Thank you both very much for your answers.

I do not seem to get those types of results with my rescue inhaler - and am in fact wondering if the tightness is asthma (as I do not cough NOR do I wheeze)...

At times the rescue inhaler (Ventolin HFA) will seem to help, most times however, not really....

I am still attempting to get my Acid under control (have tried several PPI's with to many side effects) as I believe that is really causing me MAJOR problems with my breathing???? I have also modified my diet, etc. no help yet....

Wish I could get this figured out - would LOVE to breath good again (6 months now of this SAGA :) -- I get scared now because when the breathing is really bad -- no help from the Ventolin.....

Thank you again - I continue to march forward!!!

Hi Gabby,

May I ask - at the time you were on the two puffs of Flovent twice daily - did your rescue inhaler help if you needed it (even though the Flovent wasn't really working).

My Doc. wants me to try a couple different PPI's before sending me to the GI Doc. He believes that my breathing problems are from the GERD...

My Pulm. says he is considering the 'M Challenge' test because my Pulm Function tests come back normal as do my peak flows. Also, perhaps some allergy testing.

They are both puzzled by the Ventolin not really helping...

Thanks for your response!

Nessa

Thank you!

I use Ventolin HFA for rescue - I take one puff then wait 5 minutes for the second puff. I use a spacer with both my rescue inhaler and my daily inhaled steroid.

Have a great day!

Vanessa