You're confusing the issues, he needed the TUE for prednisone to get better. He doesn't need a TUE for the inhaler generally, the UCI rules are clear when you need TUE for asthma inhaler: THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTION What is a Therapeutic Use Exemption? Riders, like all others, may have illnesses or injuries which require them to take particular medications. If the medication which you need to treat an illness or medical condition is included in the Prohibited List, you must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) if you wish to take the medication. After the UCI Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee has reviewed the application, you may be given authorization to take the needed medicine. 2. IF YOU NEED TO USE BETA-2 AGONISTS FOR ASTHMA Submitting a TUE for the use of Beta-2 Agonists for Asthma depends on the “drug” which is used to treat your asthma. Please pay attention to the substance which is included in your inhaler! 2a. Beta-2 agonists for asthma (Salmeterol /Salbutamol/Formoterol): you do not need to submit any TUE if you take inhaled Salmeterol, Salbutamol (up to a daily dose of 1600 μg) and/or Formoterol (up to a daily dose of 54 μg). 2b. Terbutaline or other Beta-2 agonist: If you take Terbutaline for the treatment of asthma, you must submit a TUE for Asthma and a full medical file to confirm the diagnosis of asthma and/or it’s clinical variants. The medical file should include: A detailed medical history and clinical review Lung function test with spirometry Bronchodilator response Bronchial provocation tests To assist your doctor in completing the correct tests, and providing the correct medical information, we suggest that he or she consults the WADA Guidelines on Asthma click here. If the TUE for Asthma is completed correctly with valid test results, the UCI TUE Committee may grant an approval for up to 4 years.
