Originally Posted by merider1

Dante can weigh in on this too (and much better than I can) but caffeine is purported to help us asthmatics. My PS recommended not only carrying Albuterol and taking my Foradil in the morning first thing, but to have a good strong cup of joe before getting on my bike. In the smog-filled air out here, every little bit helps. Plus, none of you would want to ride with me if I didn't drink caffeine before riding as no caffeine = *****y M.E.

Thanks Joy for the info.