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Flu with Asthma
by philstar22, Feb 09, 2007 12:00AM
I am an asthmatic who recently contracted the flu. Normally, I wouldn't be worried, but this seems to be a case that is worse than I usually get.
The problem is that I'm out of reach of a doctor at the moment. I'm taking my regular meds as well as some cold meds, but they don't seem to be doing the job.
The biggest problem has been my breathing. It hasn't reached threatening levels, but it has been concistantly low on the peek flow for several days. I have been taking the maximum dose it says on the inhalor box, which is 8 puffs a day. That is stretching it pretty thin. Is it possible to take more than that? Is there anything else I can do to help my breathing? I have no access to a nebulizer.
If you have any other suggestions, that would be great. I really don't want this to turn dangerous as we have no easy doctor access.
The problem is that I'm out of reach of a doctor at the moment. I'm taking my regular meds as well as some cold meds, but they don't seem to be doing the job.
The biggest problem has been my breathing. It hasn't reached threatening levels, but it has been concistantly low on the peek flow for several days. I have been taking the maximum dose it says on the inhalor box, which is 8 puffs a day. That is stretching it pretty thin. Is it possible to take more than that? Is there anything else I can do to help my breathing? I have no access to a nebulizer.
If you have any other suggestions, that would be great. I really don't want this to turn dangerous as we have no easy doctor access.
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I know having asthma and then getting a cold or flu can easily lead to a URI.
One trick I learned from a Naturopath is to put a few drops of liquid cayenne pepper (you can google it for more info) in my water. Cayenne is a natural dilator, so it opens up your airways... just like your inhaler does.
It really does work... at least for me anyway!
Anulom Vilom - Deep Breath-in through left nostril keeping right nostril closed
then - Breath-out through right nostril keeping left nostril closed
then -Deep Breath-in through right nostril keeping left nostril closed
then - Breath-out through left nostril keeping right nostril closed
and repeat this cycle for upto 15 minutes. Maximum 3 times day.
After a few months, the need for medication will decrease.After you feel better continue the breathing once a day.