how do i need to do wit my asthma?

Question

i have sever lung disease and im only 18 yrs old im havin episodes of not being able to breathe and my inhaler isnt seem to working like it hsould or i dont kno what should i cant even take a deep breathe when i need to :'( help me somebody!

Answer 1

Hi,
Do not worry Asthama is a curable disease. The treatment will include medicines and the removal of any allergy-causing substances or irritants from the environment. Two types of medications are used to control asthma – fast acting medicines called bronchodilators and preventive medicines.
Bronchodilators relax the muscles in the airways. When the muscles are relaxed, the airways become larger and allow more space for air to move in and out. This medicine is taken by inhaling it - breathing it into the lungs while spraying it into the mouth. People prone to asthma, should always have a bronchodilator with them. Taking the inhaler before exercise can prevent exercise-induced asthma. Salbutamol is the generic name of the most widely used fast-acting bronchodilator delivered by an inhaler or a nebulizer.
The preventive medicines are now considered the best and safest way to control asthma. These medicines prevent asthma attacks and chronic asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, allowing people with asthma to live active lives, including participation in sports. The common preventive medicines are a long-acting bronchodilator called salmeterol and inhaled steroids, such as betamethasone.
Additional types of preventive medicines include theophylline, a pill often taken at bedtime to prevent wheezing at night and chromoglycate which is inhaled three to four times a day. In addition to using a quick-acting bronchodilator during an asthma attack, different types of preventive medicines may be combined for the best control of wheezing.
The inhaler should be used correctly by reading the directions that come with it. Most inhalers work best when held 1 to 2 inches in front of the mouth during use. If the mouth is closed around the inhaler, less amount of the medicine will reach the lungs. A spacer tube or spacehaler can be used for better delivery of the medicine to the lungs. One end of the spacer is attached to the inhaler and the other end is put in the mouth. This allows the asthmatic to breathe in slowly and fully and to inhale more of the asthma medicine. This is especially useful in asthmatic children who can have a problem in coordinating the inhaler with their breathing.

To keep asthma under control
Avoid smoke, especially cigarette smoke, vapours and chemical fumes.
Stay indoors during the humid season or the change of seasons especially when the pollen count is high.
Do not use fans in closed and dusty places.
Cover mattresses and pillows with plastic covers. Wash the bedding in hot water every week.
Do not use a vaporizer or humidifier unless it is thoroughly cleaned.
Do not have close contact with pets. Pet owners should bathe their pet weekly.
The cleaning of the house or the surroundings should be done by wet mopping rather than sweeping, wherever possible. This avoids the generation of allergen aerosols which could act as a triggering factor.
The doctor should be contacted in case the medicines are not effective in keeping the breathing comfortable.

Feel Free To Contact.

Enjoy Life.

Dr.Mojo

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hey i had a similar problem to yours i am 16 years old and i also have athsma and i also have allergies like to dust or grass. I wish to recomend you to go to a doctor that specialises in athsma and breathing lung problems and if you can't sleep in the night try to put 2 pillows under your head and breath in and out carefully and never breath through your mouth that will only cause you to have headaches and it will give you a stronger athsma attack.

Answer 4

See the MD soon. You can even go to the ER for help. Always keep a spare inhaler handy at all times.

Answer 5

see first get ur chekup and some investigations done
if u have aslthma its treatment available and effective

onc asthma is diagnosed
it depends one ur category of asthama
treatment stratgy differs

Answer 6

I HAVE BAD ASTHMA TO BUT I STARTED TAKEING SINGULAR AND ADVAIR IT TOOK SOME TIME TO WORK BUT I AM DOING BETTER NOW BUT YOU HAVE TO TAKE THEM TOGETHERTO WORK .GOOD LUCK