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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/PrettyPurrfect on 2026-06-28 08:35:56+00:00.

I have asthma. I use a rescue inhaler.

Perfectly normal.Lots of people use them.

I lost the one I had filled earlier this month. It was in one of my many pockets and when I needed it I couldn't find it. It's gone.

OK, not ideal. I get home from work and to grab one of the older ones I keep as a spare. Inspect it to make sure it's clean- and mold.

Check the other one. More mold.

Now, the thing about needing rescue inhalers is that you should never wait until you run out- so now I have two rescue inhalers I can't use with 40 doses left on each.

I know that seems wasteful but, you know, you have to make sure the new one works and this way you have enough to last you at least a few days on an older one you know works.

This saves money on ER visits.

It's not that bad yet, just some tightness- but asthma can be unpredictable and leaving it like this is dangerous.

I've already put in for a refill through Walmart pharmacy and put it in for express, so it should be ready by noon. Probably earlier - my local pharmacy is good about filling inhalers promptly.

TL;DR: Lost my new, mostly full rescue inhaler. It had 180 doses left. Went to use my backups and they all have mold.