@lisalucier It kind of depends on how well I'm breathing. There have been times, I have used both the preventative and rescue inhaler about an hour before an event. I think my best remedy is to wear an N95 mask, but only if I am breathing well enough to be able to do that. We did just go to the ballet, and I wore an N95 until the lights went out. That was not stopping some fragrance, so I swapped it for a respirator and I did just fine. I changed to the N95 for when the lights came back on. We were in the last row on the main floor with some empty seats next to us, so I don't think anyone noticed. I did see a handful of other people wearing masks. It does also help me to take a shot of oxygen if I'm still recovering after inhaler use. They sell it at pharmacies now, and I had this from visiting high elevations in Colorado on vacation.