A member asked:

I have asthma but never use my pump, even though i was prescripted one. is that okay?

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Bad Idea: No if are still having trouble.Uncontrolled asthma may lead to chronic, ongoing problems and lung damage, which becomes increasingly more difficult to heal.

Answered 7/24/2013

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Hard to say: Asthma can be so mild that people may not know they have it.They could go through life without treatment.Average or severe asthma patients who do not follow treatment plans place themselves at risk of complications including sudden death.Although the understanding & treatments for asthma have improved over the years, the frequency of sudden death has not.

Answered 2/16/2017

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