Question About Inhalers For Asthma..

Probably dumb question but with so many rules in trucking figure it wont hurt to ask.

Does anyone know if inhaler medication shows up on drug screens. Specifically albuterol. I quit smoking 3 years ago due to it casuing mild asthma, which is basically the beginning of copd. Since Id really like to avoid it getting worse i quit that day. Ive never needed an inhaler but my dr prescribed me one "in case", which ive never used. Anyway, recently i have been exposed to ALOT of second hand smoke and I can actually feel it in my lungs so ive been thinking about trying this inhaler just to see how it works.

1. Does it show up on drug screens 2. If i mention having mild asthma will i have to go through hell getting documents from the VA about the script.

Like i said, probably dumb question but im getting ready to go to swift end of jan and dont want something stupid like an inhaler puff to cause a problem

Probably dumb question but with so many rules in trucking figure it wont hurt to ask.

Does anyone know if inhaler medication shows up on drug screens. Specifically albuterol. I quit smoking 3 years ago due to it casuing mild asthma, which is basically the beginning of copd. Since Id really like to avoid it getting worse i quit that day. Ive never needed an inhaler but my dr prescribed me one "in case", which ive never used. Anyway, recently i have been exposed to ALOT of second hand smoke and I can actually feel it in my lungs so ive been thinking about trying this inhaler just to see how it works.

1. Does it show up on drug screens 2. If i mention having mild asthma will i have to go through hell getting documents from the VA about the script.

Like i said, probably dumb question but im getting ready to go to swift end of jan and dont want something stupid like an inhaler puff to cause a problem

No questions here are dumb. someone else could have the same question but to intimidated to ask...

Alburterol shouldn't show up on a test. With that you shouldn't have issues get your DOT physical either. Just be sure to list all meds you take even if you don't take them. Get a valid script from your DR as well. Depending on the Swift location your going to, you may be able to get your DOT physical before you leave ( I was able too) If your Dr is on the national registry list for DOT physicals, you can just goto him for it, Otherwise, most Consentra Urgent Care centers do DOT's and are pre-approved for most of the major carriers. You could even go get one before heading to swift even if they give you one there.

"Alburterol shouldn't show up on a test. With that you shouldn't have issues get your DOT physical either. Just be sure to list all meds you take even if you don't take them. Get a valid script from your DR as well. Depending on the Swift location your going to, you may be able to get your DOT physical before you leave ( I was able too) If your Dr is on the national registry list for DOT physicals, you can just goto him for it, Otherwise, most Consentra Urgent Care centers do DOT's and are pre-approved for most of the major carriers. You could even go get one before heading to swift even if they give you one there"

Thanks for the info. I have thought about getting a new med card before i leave since my currnt med card is a year old. Just dont want to waste money if they will make me get another physical at the school, but i guess thats the purpose of using an approved dr, right. :). Lol

Actually the script for this inhaler was filled back in July so its not even really current but ill mention it just bc i might take it eventually. Says it expires july of 2015. Just glad to know it wont be an issue. Im not a big fan of meds so even taking an ibuprofin is rare for me.

Thanks again