Hi, for the last 2 weeks I've been having a flare-up of asthma symptoms from a sinus infection. I've been doing nebulizer treatments like crazy and I'm on inhailed steroids, but they're not working. Last night my breathing got to the point where I felt too tired from breathing to continue! It was so physically laborous and my lungs are actually sore today (the next morning). What is that all about? I ended up going into the hospital last night (well, more like early this morning at 4 am), but there was a 6 hour wait, so I left in order to come home and go to my existing doctor's appointment this morning. Can someone please tell me what this "tired of breathing" thing is? Thanks!
2007-01-09 01:20:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I have Asthma also, and I get the same feeling sometimes. I take Singulair, Advair, and I use an inhaler as needed. Sometimes though (especially when I get sick), even that is not enough and I feel very short winded! I'm glad you are going to see your doctor because you should make certain that you haven't developed pneumonia!
2007-01-09 01:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by kelstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 hour wait? That's WAY too long! I'd like to know what this hospital's problem is!
And the 'tired of breathing' thing is probably just that: Breathing is making you tired.
Next time, try the emergency room: They might actually pay attention there. And I hope your doctor is able to help you.
Good luck.
2007-01-09 01:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just went through this a few weeks ago. Sounds exactly like your situation. I HAD to get on an antibiotic to get rid of it. Since I waited so long, I actually had to go through 2 rounds of antibitotic. You need to get something now even if you have to wait a few hours because it is not getting better on it's own.
2007-01-09 01:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋