Hi i m asthmatic and use ventolin puffer very often and now i feel my heart beats faster and when i go down and up the stairs my breath shortens my heart beats faster and i have to sit and breathe rapidly and deeply i also feel weak is it because of the v

Doctor: You need to see the doctor asap.Either your asthma is out of control or you may be having a reaction to the ventolin.

Get checked: If you are using ventolin more than 2 times weekly you need to be on a long term controller. If you are on a long term controller already then it may need to be increased or you may not be using it correctly. A spacer may be helpful. Your heart symptoms could be from the ventolin, especially if you are using it too much. See an allergist to control your asthma.

Workup/mgt: Your asthma is not well controlled. Your rapid heart rate may be related to the use of albuterol. Your inability to go up a flight of stairs should be further investigated. Other possible causes include cardiac problems. An EKG 12 lead can be performed at your physicians office. For your asthma, a pulmonary test and addition of a controller medication may be rxd by your doctor.