am asthmaic and every night i get wizzing breaths what do i need to do to reduce this?

Answer 1

You need to see a doctor. There are numerous medications that could be beneficial for your situation.

Also, make sure your furnace filter is changed monthly, clean your bedding frequently, vacuum often, and consider purchasing an air purifier for your bedroom.

Answer 2

Hi, I'll pass along the info from the doctor that our family has used:

You're probably allerigic to something in the bedroom. Often pollen or dust are the big culprits there. Don't open the bedroom window at all--you'll let the pollen inside. Get a small air conditioner if it's hot--it will help and you'll notice the difference if it is the pollen getting to you. Also clean the filter often. As for the dust, the doctors had both my brother and my mother (as both were sick) remove all carpeting in the bedroom. Carpets hold the dust and the floor can be easily mopped clean. Drapes and bed spreads/comforters can hold the dust too, so either wash them all often or do away with them. And wash all bedding/drapes/curtains in the hottest water possible to kill the dust mites. Use your dryer and don't hang outside, as the pollen can get right back into these things! Anywhere that you can see dust--on a bureau or ceiling fan, for example--should be wiped down clean. All clutter must go (if you have any in the room), as clutter can be dust traps too--stuffed animals, everything. Any fabric covered chairs are no-no's too. Get something you can wipe down clean and easy such as a leather chair.

I hope you feel better soon. If you haven't seen your doctor recently please do so if you can't seem to find anything to make you feel better.

Answer 3

I used to get the same. I went to the doctor who gave me an inhaler. I used to wheeze (which is so annoying it keeps you awake even when you are not in pain). It didn't happen anywhere else in the house so I did a thorough clean. Got rid of aything that collects dust - including the headboard. Kept the door shut during the day to keep the cat out and now its fine. No inhaler, nothing. I don't believe that bodies suddenly do these things without good reason. Get an inahler because it will help, but try and find the cause.

Answer 4

Do you have medication....?? If you do then you should take it or use an inhaler. You can also use a "cool mist humidifier".
Try propping the head of your bed up a cpl of inches buy placing bricks under the head board. Your doctor can give you medication to help you breathe better through the night. I really feel for you i have the same condition and no insurance. Sometimes I have to sleep in the recliner so I can sleep better.
Do Not use a fan at night and if you have to have one on for the sound then keep it blowing away from you. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 5

Are you taking any asthma medications? If not, you should be. I use Advair on a daily basis and it has removed most, if not all of my asthma symptoms. I've found it helpful to take my dose at around 9 or 10pm at night before I go to bed, because I, like you, would wake up wheezing at night. Taking the medicine at that time of the night usually prevents nighttime wheezing. You should definitely have a fast-acting inhaler (albuterol, proventil, etc) to use if you wake up suddenly. They work quickly and won't take you away from sleeping long. Also, you should have a mattress cover on your bed, and you should wash your bed sheets once a week in hot water, if possible. Also, don't sleep with your window open if you have outdoor allergies. If you sleep with pets in your room or on your bed, they also shouldn't be in there. I hope that helps!

Answer 6

Well since you stated you are asthmatic, you proberly on the meds. Since i dont know what causes your asthma attacks all i can do is give some suggestions, from experience of caring for children in hospital due to their asthma
So keep your room clean,
change the bed covers regulary,
dont be to warm / cold in bed as this may cause some reation for you,
you could have a pillow under you to make to sightly more up that flat on the bed.

Answer 7

There are certain foods that can help you with that, but I heard of a mushroom coffee that can stop you from being sensitive to allergens. Plus, its composition all in one had been approved to help strengthen the linings of the mouth, throat, and the digestive system. My aunt who is an asthmatic, dramatically had recovered, and now continues using it. I believe it's called Reishi mushroom, placed into coffee, with other vitamins added. I hope that helps.

Answer 8

Use inhaler prescribed by your doctor, also check you weekly change the bedding. Buy a pillow ana mattress protector and washy them too. Spray for dust mice every 8weeks.

Answer 9

You need to accommodate your room, place where you sleep to your asthma problem! Talk to a doctor for this and he will give you an inhaler so you can breath easier!

Answer 10

I've heard it said that up to 90% of the triggers for asthma are fabrics. It could be your bed or your carpet. Have you considered tiling your bedroom floor? Or even your whole house, for that matter.

Also, there is an old wives tale that if you get a chiuaua (dog) that it will decrease your asthma. Dunno if it's true or not.