2006-07-16 00:31:16 · 11 answers · asked by tinku 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Asthma is treated with several different medications.
An anti-histamine will decrease allergic reactions and decrease the risk of an asthma attack -- the best of the anti-histamines is benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) If you take it, though -- start at night -- take 25mg nightly for 1 week, then 50mg nighly for 1 week, then 75mg nigthly for one week -- after that, you can start taking it 25mg every 4 hours. Loratadine is good, and you only take it once a day.
Leukotriene Drugs -- Singulair (montelukast sodium) is a leukotriene inhibitor -- it helps prevent the inflamation of the lungs.
A scheduled inhaled steroid, like advair, will make breathing easier, and help preven asthma attacks
Albuterol will take care of asthma attacks when they start
Guaifenesin will clear extra mucous from the lungs, and make it so much easier to breath.
See your doctor for these medications -- without insurance, they can be EXTREMELY costly -- but, you can still get the albuterol without insurance, it's like 10-17$.
2006-07-16 02:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Brian 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are short acting ones like the ones mentioned for bronchial dilation and there are long acting ones like Singulair. There are steroids and anti-inflammatories of various strengths and length of activity.
If you have asthma, a doctor could give you advice on what you need. The medicine depends in large part on the severity of asthma, what are your triggers and allergies etc.
2006-07-16 09:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all kinds. . .mostly by prescription only. Albuterol is the one most likely used for immediate releif, but go see a doctor. Stay away from Primatene mist (an over the counter inhalor), I tried it once, because money was tight and it was cheaper than the prescription. . .It made my asthma worse!
2006-07-16 07:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Suzeebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water! In Dr. Batmanheldi's book, "Your not sick, your thirsty. Your body's many cries for water", the Dr. says asthma is an effect of dehydration. Our brains are about 80% water and our body is about 70%. The brain takes first priority over water consumption and when dehydrated, many symptoms can occur. Water drawn from sponges in the joints is arthritis. When our cells form a waxy substance around them to conserve water, that is cholesterol. When water is drawn upon from the postules in the lungs that help us breath due to dehydration, our lungs close up to conserve that water and we call it asthma.
Try drinking half your body weight in ounces of water daily to reduce your need for medications. Ex: 150 pounds = 75 ounces.
2006-07-17 01:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by job_buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
advair discus, singular, alot of meds out there now, some can make you feel shaky, i have asthma too and the humidity makes it worse, combivent is used as a rescue
2006-07-16 07:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by phantom_lady12032 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sympathomimetic amines,steroids,oxygen, relaxation and of course a high carbohydrate diet.
2006-07-16 07:41:39 · answer #6 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salbutamol or Ventolin
http://www.ventolin.com/
2006-07-16 07:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
INHALER....IT DOESN'T CURE IT BUT EVERYTIME THE ASTHMA GETS BAD YOU INHALE YOUR INHALER AND THEN YOU CAN BREATHE EASIER...I HAVE ASTHMA
2006-07-16 07:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep away from carpets and curtains....and take garlic oil a day and plenty of fluids
2006-07-16 07:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by cHaStiTy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ventolin. (inhaler).. try to avoid dusty places , carpet rugs. .
2006-07-16 10:42:13 · answer #10 · answered by jlo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋