i used to have asthma as a child, until age 6. never had an asthmatic attack. right now i feel totally normal in my daily life.
playing competitive sports, exercise and such are unaffected by asthma during the day. there is no inability to exercise.
but at nighttime, usually before i sleep around 12am, i will suddenly feel asthmatic. it becomes very hard to breath ( shortness of breath).
i would like to know what causes this, and how do i prevent it?
2007-07-27 05:58:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
sorry i forgot some details. ):
im 18,
with no history of any respiratory or any other serious medical conditions other than childhood asthma
2007-07-27 17:47:27 · update #1
Asthma is a disease of diffuse airway inflammation caused by a variety of triggering stimuli resulting in partially or completely reversible bronchoconstriction. Symptoms and signs include dyspnea, chest tightness, and wheezing. The diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, and pulmonary function tests. Treatment involves controlling triggering factors and drug therapy, most commonly with inhaled β-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids. Prognosis is good with treatment.
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Excerpt above is from the source below... there may be something in your bedroom that is triggering an allergic response. Dust, mold, dander, etc... are some common allergens as are some house plants ... even the laundry detergent and fabric softener used on your sheets could produce the symptoms described. Schedule an allergen test with your physician; and, try to determine the specific source of your problem.
2007-07-27 06:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-27 08:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sheila..123 has some good points. But, you might ask your doc about Singulair. It's been a boon for many younger patients with night time wheezing.
But first, try to find the cause.
You didn't tell us your age, or whether there is a history of heart disease. Sometimes congestive heart failure will present with wheezing at night.
2007-07-27 06:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The atmosphere pressure is higher at night so people that are sick, allergies, asthma suffer more. Maybe get an inhaler for it.
2007-07-27 06:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by freekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a routine in nature, you have to consult your doctor first and try sleeping a little early; if you can. Health is wealth, so all the best
2007-07-27 06:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by Deepa R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure... I would suggest going a respiratory specialist. Maybe there's some medicine that they could give you to help with it.
2007-07-27 06:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋