Calling all Asthmatics! What are allergy medications that work with your asthma?

Question

Ok, I have serious asthma + allergies, and I was wondering if anyone had any new allergy medications that they use (if you have asthma too) that have been effective for you! I have used zyrtec and singulair, neither have really worked. For me, the best so far has just been over the counter clariton, but there must be something better. Any ideas?

Answer 1

be careful of allergy medications that you use, even over the counter ones -- especially if they include "anti-histamine" which is number one contraindicated among people with asthma. this dries up your airways, so you think you feel better -- but it can do more harm than good.

my sister also has asthma -- she was taking over-the-counter benadryl before, but when we found out, we discouraged her from taking it (because of anti-histamine). so she was prescribed singulair -- she says it works. i guess not for you. what specifically triggers your asthma? is it the pollen? dust? pet dander? one thing you can do is avoid those allergens.

if im not mistaken (i kinda forgot) claritin also has some anti-histamine in it. i suggest you speak to your doctor about claritin, also let him/her know that singulair and zyrtec is not really working for you, and if there is anything that he can prescribed that is safe for people with asthma would be great. (a stronger dose maybe). but try not to self medicate. i suggest you speak to your physician first.

another option is your doctor might prescribe you some corticosteroids to help you manage your allegies. they help you tolerate the allergens that trigger your asthma attack -- but you must take them religiously.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My brother is an asthmatic and after ten years his asthma has shown no sign of improving. He has been to several doctors but they didn't help much.

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Answer 4

Allegra both the regular and D versions have given me excellent results. Even living in an apartment directly on Interstate 10 in Houston, Texas where dust & pollution are HUGE factors in my life...since I started taking Allegra, I have not had an attack! Also, I bought the Oreck Air Purifier and placed it next to my bed. It seems to help a lot as well!

Good luck!

Answer 5

i have no personal experience as it is only given to people with severe asthma so as mine is not that bad i haven't had it but, I'm pretty sure that this is what my brother uses. It does seem to have calmed his asthma down a lot, so i would say give it a go!!

Answer 6

There are many possibilities that could help, it depends on what triggers your allergies, what you do for nutrition, what you do for a living, even what personal products you use. So to answer this properly would take much more info.

Answer 7

Zyrtec didn't work that well for me. I use Singulair and Advair (inhaler). That seems to work best for me. I rarely have to use my rescue inhaler.

Answer 8

I just use coffee i drink quite a few cups a day it keeps my asthma in check. its good for me because i love coffee. Ask your doctor he will tell you how coffee works. There are so many coffee drinks out today although i just drink regualar with milk

Answer 9

Allegra D works for me.

Answer 10

i take clariton and singulair .....clariton really works ....i dont know anything better