We just moved and we havn't found the peak flow or the puffer-and I am not in any condition to move boxes.
My breathing has been cut in half and I got a colkd. I started the cold on thusday night.
I am not able to sleep at night, but if I do then it is only for an hour. I have been sleeping on and off today every 2 hours or so.
The next time I can take my nebulizer is in 1 hour...What is a good thing to do to increase breathing without meds?
2006-11-05 14:58:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
im a asthmatic also i know what u mean it can be so hard!!
Here is something i have done its odd but it works go lie down on the bathroom floor and turn the hot taps on the steam will help but then get someone to give u mouth mouth u only need a few breaths and ur airways will become relaxed by them breathing for u its odd but i have it done to me a few times and it really works
2006-11-06 13:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by asthmaamy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can drink a fair amount of water, that usually helps me. If I am feeling wheezy I drink 3 or 4 glasses of cold water and it helps. Also, try turning the water in the sink on as hot as it will go and put your face over the sink with a towel draped over your head. A few minutes of this and my chest loosens up and I'm not as wheezy. (Not only will this help you breathe, it will open and clear your pores for you!) Asthma is nothing to mess with, and you should see your doctor soon and make sure your asthma is well under control. I use Advair every day, and it does the trick for me. Be careful, and I hope you feel better!
2006-11-06 15:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run hot water in bathroom with the door closed and sit in steam for a bit. It should help with breathing. My sis has asthma and this helps, also straight up hot coffee, no sugar or cream, you can have decaf if you want to try and sleep. I hope this helps.
2006-11-05 23:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by odessa2469 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a peppermint or some peppermint tea(Peppermint opens up the bronchial). I am asthmatic and this has saved me from a trip to the E.R on numerous occasions. You most likely will need to see a doctor soon however. Please take care of yourself and see doctor soon. I am sure that you are aware of the severity of a condition like ours. Good luck and I hope you feel better.
2006-11-06 08:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by juicie813 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If caffeine das't keep you awake it will help.Soda or coffee but coffee works best as strong as you can stand it.You might even try setting in a lot a steam in the bathroom.
2006-11-06 00:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by janelle p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to use your albuterol more than every four hours, then you should go to the er or see yor doctor right away. You might need more medication to avoid getting sicker.
2006-11-05 23:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by helper59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋