[pct-l] Albuterol on The Trail

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If you search "Asthma and Altitude" in the archives, you will find a fairly
good discussion on the issue of asthma/diminished lung capacity.

Paul A

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>wrote:

> i have never had asthma, and am a pretty fit guy.
>
> in a competitive race our entire team once used abuterol;  and several made
> their best times.  the race was at 7200 feet.
>
> i have no idea about long term complications, but the stuff works
> wonders...  i
> do not know if it's safe to use for 5 straight months though.
>
> ~Outpost
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Keener ( J J ) <pct2010 at ridgetrailhiker.com>
> To: Pacific Crest Trail LIst <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 6:57:08 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Albuterol on The Trail
>
> Greetings, I'm looking for feedback from hikers who have used albuterol
> while on
> the PCT.
>
>
> I have diminished lung capacity and  albuterol provides some relief.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim Keener ( J J )
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