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.