Re: Becoming used to medications

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I think it's possible...GeneviveSubject: Becoming used to medicationsTo: asthma Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008, 9:16 AM

I always wonder, during flare ups, if it is possible for your lungs to

become "used to" a medication to the point where it doesn't work as

well anymore? I can spend many months well controlled on Asmanex and

never touch my inhaler, then one day my breathing just doesn't seem as

good anymore, I have to use my inhaler, I have to start prednisone,

etc. When this happens without a clear trigger (like a cold or

something) I always wonder if maybe the Asmanex isn't working as well

as before because maybe my lungs have become used to it. What do you

all think?