Vallerina 2 #1 January 23, 2002 Well, actually my roommate can't. She has asthma, and she gets asthma attacks when she gets nervous/excited or for any other random reason. She wants to do a tandem at the Mardi Gras boogie and was wondering if she could take her innhaler up with her. That shouldn't be a problem, right? Anyone know?"You laugh at me because I am different, and I just laugh at you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 January 23, 2002 Just stick it in the jumpsuit before she leaves the aircraft. Man...hate to be havin sex and have her get all spastic...LOL"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #3 January 23, 2002 QuoteMan...hate to be havin sex and have her get all spastic...LOLWhat are you talking about........just imagine your on a fun ride at coney island!!!!jasonI know I know that was bad I'm sorry! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #4 January 23, 2002 Just make sure her jumpmaster is aware of her condition and both have access to her inhaler during the jump. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #5 January 23, 2002 I could see her being able to use it in the plane and then under canopy. But then again if you need one that bad is it safe to be doing this , and will the DZ allow her to go based on her medical cond!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 24, 2002 What about the airpressure vs. the pressure at altitude. It would suck if that thing exploded and took a tit off...Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #7 January 24, 2002 >Well, actually my roommate can't. She has asthma, and she gets asthma attacks when she gets nervous/excited >or for any other random reason. She wants to do a tandem at the Mardi Gras boogie and was wondering if >she could take her innhaler up with her. That shouldn't be a problem, right? Anyone know?Personally, if she needed her inhaler to be OK during an asthma attack, I wouldn't take her on a tandem without a doctor's OK. I can't guarantee her access to the inhaler during all parts of the skydive (what if she drops it under canopy?) and a tandem isn't worth risking your life in that way. If she doesn't need it to breathe, just helps her to breathe a little easier, it wouldn't be a problem - she could last the 10-15 minutes she'd need to get back on the ground.>What about the airpressure vs. the pressure at altitude. It would suck if that thing exploded and took a tit off...Non issue.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyric77 0 #8 January 24, 2002 The first thing that she should do is discuss this with her physician, if she chooses not to I would suggest that she use her inhaler right before she boards the aircraft, and then slip it in a pocket, so that if she needs to she can use it under canopy. I believe that duration of the first use of her inhaler should last long enough for the jump. All of this also depends on how serious her condition becomes when she is excited or nervous. She might also want to research the side effects of most bronchodilators, which can include tachycardia, tremors, ect..-M. Karas RN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #9 January 24, 2002 "I would suggest that she use her inhaler right before she boards the aircraft"She'll probably end up doing that. That, or I'll inject her with some sedatives beforehand to make her relax. Thanks for the info!"You laugh at me because I am different, and I just laugh at you." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #10 January 24, 2002 I have severe Astma and skydive.One or two months ago I posted a message asking if anyone else had Astma which might cause problems when going up to 12.000 to 13.000 ft (I had not been higher then 9.000 ft yet)I'm happy to say that I've been up to 12.000 ft without problems.I just told the JM to watch for signs of me getting hypoxia (Astmatic persons and heavy smokers tend to have problems with too little oxigen sooner) but everything went incredibly fine (and it ended up being one of the best jumps I made ever..beautifull sunset, orange/red clouds, landing excactly in the center of the pea's)Anyways...some suggested taking my inhaler up.Most common medicine for Astma (Such as Ventolin) also comes in powdered form (with an inhaler on which you need to suck instead of just blasting it in your mouth like a can of spray-paint :) so you could ask for that at the doktor (so you can take it up without risk blowing up the pressurized canister of your normal Astma medication.But most medication takes at least 10 to 30 minutes before it starts working, so you might as well let him/her just take the medication before taking off (just to be sure)You could suggest her to breath a bit deeper to inhale more air, but one of the Tandem Masters at my DZ told me that he tends to just say that Astma poses no differences.He does this because telling someone to breath deep is more likely to cause someone to start focusing on his/her breathing and start to hyperventilate...Just tell your cousin/friend that there are several jumpers with Astma who jump alone, and they've never had any problems...she should be fine, and should only focus on having a good time (not on breathing problems..)Have fun.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
