How is coughing asthma?

Question

this is rare but for the last 2 years i have had a cough so bad that comes after a cold (sore throat,sneezing,chest congested,runny nose) then comes the cough that doesnt let me sleep cause i cough so much and sometimes makes me throw up also. i feel something between my neck and chest but dont know how to explain,its really not short of breath i think.. hard to explain. so this cough is how my 'cold" ends" for last 2 years .. also when i go out and its winter time ,it gets worst..cant seem to breathe normal while walking and i got to catch my breath when i go up stairs and windy days. my doctor said its allergy asthma due to the cold but i dont understand it at all and want more info on how i can get help with cough. she gave me albuterol inhaler, to drink tea with honey, halls lozenges and nasal spray. This is not helping when my cough gets bad.

Answer 1

Both Countrygirl and Summer time mom have made excellent suggestions. A steroid inhaler, such as Pulmicort, is used for long-term maintenance. They work quickly, reduce inflammation, and keep the airways open. When my son was using his Pulmicort inhaler, he never needed albuterol. The only reason he is no longer using it is that my insurance won't pay for it, and it's too pricey for me to afford.

Albuterol inhalers are used for maintenance also, but as our pediatrician explained, they are more of a "rescue" inhaler. They'll stop an acute attack in it's tracks, but they arent as effective as other drugs in maintaining open airways. A nebulizer can also be used to deliver albuterol and other drugs such as chromolyn (sp?) sodium, making it easier to administer combination drugs deeply into the lungs.

As you see, this can all get quite confusing. Because the albuterol alone isn't helping, you either need to discuss with your doctor the possibility of combining other drugs with the albuterol,or you need to see an allergy and asthma specialist. I'd talk to your doctor first, he already knows your history.

As an added note, when you are outside in cold weather, simply wear a scarf over your mouth and nose to warm the air you breathe. This will drastically reduce the cold weather induced attacks. To answer your header question, the cough is simply your body's way of clearing/expanding your airways so that you can breathe easier, or a reaction to an irritation. In your case, a bit of both.

Answer 2

Many times one of the causes of allgergies and asthma are the chemical products found in the home. There are emissions from these products that we breathe the whole time we are at home. This could be what is affecting you. There is a very important and useful report that you shoud read and that could shed some light on your situation. I used to have serious allergic symptoms but after I switched those household toxic products to safe, non-toxic products all the symptoms, both respiratory and skin, were gone away. Taking a reference to the report below, if you switch your toxic products to products that do not have those toxic chemical ingredients it will help you and your family's health immensely! It is an easy project to go through the house and collecting all those unsafe products. You and your family can do this together. Even just switching out a laundry detergent can affect your health considerably. (Actually, I have heard of a few people who have survived from cancer by removing these types of products from their home including cleansers and laundry products, personal hygiene and even cosmetic products) So if you want you can download the free report without putting in any of your personal information:
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This report was a real eye-opener and very beneficial for us. I hope it is for you and your family too.

Answer 3

I feel your pain. I've had asthma for 14 years now and have seen several doctors. The truth is, there is no known cure for asthma at the moment. But the symptoms can be prevented. It really depends on what causes your brother's asthma. Mine is usually dust and hot weather. But I think the universal method is using the control inhaler.

I cured my Asthma the natural way?

Answer 4

My daughter does exactly the same thing and we just went through this pretty bad last week. First, they put her on albuterol, and that didnt work. Now she's on albuterol, a steroid inhaler, and singular, and her cough is almost gone. I would try going to a allergy doctor and see if they can help you.

Answer 5

try sleeping with more that one pillow so your head is raised, makes breathing easier.

you need to find your triggers.

Pollen and housedust are common ones

Meditation helps some asthmatics , with relaxation and breathing control. learning to breath through wheazing and tightness of the chest. Relaxation will help prevent panic attacks some people get when they can't breathe
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/244/main.html

Answer 6

sounds like you need a nebulizer machine talk to your Dr. about that & hope it works ( the machine shoots out special liquid medicine & you breath it in , it's like a mist)