Upper respitory infection and asthma?

Question

I was curious how much an upper respitory infection can induce the risks of asthmatic attacks? I have both right now, and I noticed my asthma was slightly worse than normal, so I've been trying to think of ways to combat it where I can still be active (excercize induced). I am getting a nebulizer soon, (had one but getting the tubes ect refilled), have my inhalers now, ect, and the doc said its the infection and stumach flu going around. any tips?

Answer 1

Having had asthma for 30 years and the unfortunate visits with upper respiratory infections as well, I can tell you that it's very normal for your asthma to "act up" when you get these infections. If you find it necessary to continue exercising while sick, I would recommend that you hit your inhalers 1/2 hour before you do any exercise and perhaps do slightly less while you are sick than you would do normally. Don't push yourself too hard however, you don't need to end up in the hospital from an exercise-induced attack.

Or you could just take it easy for the duration of your illness, and then go back to your normal routine. Give yourself some down time to heal and recover.

Hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Have you tried eliminating dairy from your diet? I suffered my whole life with asthma until I stopped consuming dairy and started taking small doses of natural ephedrine...this is the one I use:

http://www.naturalkiosk.com/proddetail.php?prod=033674000120&cat=47

Also...explore this website:

http://www.mercola.com/2005/nov/8/a_natural_treatment_for_asthma.htm

The first step is BELIEVING that you can and will be well...that you do not NEED meds for the rest of your life...and that you WILL breathe normally again!!!

You'll see!!

I'm very healthy now and there was a time when I could barely get up a flight of stairs without losing my breath....the toxins in dairy are a direct link to breathing problems...also a lack of sunlight and dependency on meds only makes matters worse.

I wish you the BEST !!!!!!!

I've been in the Alternative Medicine field for many years now, and offer individualized consultations:

http://www.kasamba.com/Wellness-Coach

Answer 3

Wth ASTHMA, COPD, EMPHYZEMA & CONDITIONS such as these, you should get the FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS to fight FUTURE INFECTIONS