What happens when you take an inhaler when you don't need it?

Answer by  lpfirman (403)

You can over stimulate your bronchial tubes, they will feel sore, and with repeated use weaken. Most inhalers are steroid based, there are many side effects to consider.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have asthma and I used it when I didn't need it and it clogged up my airways and made it even worse !

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

Inhalers can have all sorts of different medicines in them, and you should not take it if you do not need it. There can be all sorts of side affects.

Answer by  angiem1981 (1059)

While this will depend on the individual, several side effects can occur. Since many inhalers consist of a steroid of some type, the individual may have rapid heartbeat and become "hyper". In addition to this, it may affect the ability to sleep and cause headaches in some. These are only a few possible effects when the inhaler isn't needed.

Answer by  Sheila (147)

Nothing detrimental is going to happen if you take an inhaler when you don't need it. You might feel jittery for a while.

Answer by  Anonymous

I took it once alot of times and my heart rate sped rapidly thats it but i do think my breathing problems probably got worse just try to stay calm drink water and relax and your gonna have minor heart palpitations but mainly stay calm.

Answer by  MattK (1713)

Using an inhaler when you don't need one will probably not do anything to you unless you have high blood pressure and are prone to its' affect. You can't open an open airway more.

Answer by  pinoot1976 (267)

It would depend on the type of medication it contains. An inhaler is the apparatus used to deliver medications in the form of powder or aerosol into the lungs. In general, there are two groups of medications delivered - bronchodilators, steroids or in combination. So using an inhaler when not required would only lead to its potential side effects.