Asthma, weakness, body aches & fatigue?

Question

Is it common for an asthmatic to experience weakness, fatigue or body aches after an attack? If so, how long does it typically last?

I had an asthma attack the other day, but I still feel very weak and achey. It's been 2 days since the attack - is that normal? Any remedies?

Answer 1

Both my husband and I have Asthma. I know when hubby would have a attack in a few hours he would be fine, not me. I get them and they last about 15 min's sometimes., I am weak , my chest hurts and I have server headaches. When having a attack you are trying to draw all the oxygen you can from your body to breathe with - it takes your body time to rebuild itself again. Always takes me a couple of days to regroup again. When I worked it was very hard to relax for two days.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'm no expert but presumably theres a lack of oxygen intake during attacks which can result in muscle aches I would think and headaches. I would search the medical sites for a definitive answer

Answer 4

Sometimes, depending on how long the attack lasted. See your doctor soon. You may be experiencing other things besides the affects of asthma. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 5

yes a asthma attack puts your body through alot

Answer 6

it might be possible...what i would do is just call my dr and ask if its normal or not :-)