any more However,now I deal with extreem shortness of breath when I exert myself the slightest & pretty much always have tightness in my chest.If i play withmy dogs (outside or inside)for a couple of seconds I start coughing & get dizzy.Is this Asthma in a diferent form?
2007-03-09 12:25:39 · 6 answers · asked by jimbobob 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Before when I needed the inhaler Ihad attacks without exercising, mostly at bedtime but that is not the case now.
2007-03-09 12:32:00 · update #1
playing with my dogs was just an example.I get short of breath during any strenuous exertion.
2007-03-09 12:40:33 · update #2
Thats right, athesma attacks can be triggered by an allergic reaction, other factors (since you moved) could be geographic location... if your climate has changed because the weather is more humid there or if you are living at a lower altitude that can make athesma symptoms decrease... Maybe the dog example was just an example, but if you have an attack only when you are with the dogs... its a safe bet they are the cause
2007-03-09 12:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by shadows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the symptom is called dyspnea on exertion. Doctors will often perscribe a bronchodiltator (an inhaler like Albuterol) and tell you to take a couple puffs half an hour before exercise for prevention.
2007-03-09 20:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by lasmal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like your asthma is still active. asthma can be chronic or acute and attacks can range from mild to life threatening. untreated asthma can cause you to feel short of breath, cough and feel dizzy, yes. your body is getting oxygen but in a depleted amount and even slight exertion can bring on symptoms. find a good doctor in your area, preferably one who specializes in asthma, and tell him what's going on. ask about medications that will treat chronic asthma symptoms daily. this could help prevent the chance of a sudden acute attack when you have no rescue medications to help. hope this will help!
2007-03-09 20:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by northcountry57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course it is. Your shortness of breath etc. is consistent with asthma and what your puffer does, is the medication in it helps to open up your airways so you can breathe easier. It is best if you get to your Doctor and have a talk to him/her and tell of your symptoms and your previous use of your puffer and you will be checked to see if this problem can be resolved. Good luck.
2007-03-09 20:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're simply allergic to your dogs. Asthma can be brought on by allergies. Talk to an allergist or your regular doc.
2007-03-09 20:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by turdl38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup called execertion
Keep your rescue inhaler in your pocket at all times
( Having mine handy saved 3 trips to ER)
2007-03-09 20:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋