Hi Anthony,
Well I'm taking albuterol sulfate a inhaler. My docter wants to change the inhaler with a needle that privides amediate help, to open my airways when I'm having an attack.
I don't know if I have GERD. I can always look into it though.
I'm happy to hear your gradually getting better. I have been eating healthier portions of food. But the exercising I have not done.
Thank You so much! =)
-Kayla
Hi.
Well I'm taking albuterol sulfate a inhaler. My docter wants to change the inhaler with a needle that privides amediate help, to open my airways when I'm having an attack.
I don't know if I have GERD. I can always look into it though.
I'm happy to hear your gradually getting better. I have been eating healthier portions of food. But the exercising I have not done.
Thank You so much! =)
Hi Kayla,
Thanks so much for the response. It definitely helps to know I'm not alone. I've actually been feeling much better lately. I think that changing my diet has been very helpful. I've cut way back on carbs (mainly simple sugars and bread) and have seen an improvement in my breathing. Do you suffer from GERD? Like Tammy said, acid reflux can certainly bring on an asthma attack and when it's under control, I can breathe much easier. Even when I feel like I'm having an attack, my peak flow will be between 650-715 which clearly doesn't indicate any reduction in lung function for me.
I've started exercising again and that's helping also. The key is to be consistent but not to overdo it. If you feel like you're pushing yourself too hard, slow down and remember that this is only temporary until things get better. What are you currently taking for your asthma? Try to stay positive, don't lose hope and things will get better for you:)
~Anthony
I'm 16, I've had asthma for all my life,Everything your discribing sounds exactly like me. I dont have the wheezing or cough, just the labored breathing, sorry if Im not any help, just thought you would know your not alone. I just want to get better.
Kayla.
Well I brought this to my doctor's attention and he set me up for an echocardiogram to rule out my heart as a possible cause. Apparently, my heart is fine. So that's one thing out of the way.. I've been on Symbicort for a few weeks and my breathing seemed to be getting a little better so I figured I'd hit the treadmill today for about 20 minutes. Nothing too intense, just fast paced walking/slow jogging. I felt fine until about a minute after I stopped and then my breathing became extremely difficult. No wheezing or coughing, just chest tightness making it very hard to breathe. It finally subsided after about an hour. I hear so many great things about Symbicort and I'm wondering if I just need a higher dose or something else altogether.
Ailsatcm888123, I don't have the other symptoms you mentioned but I'll def. look into kidney deficiency. Should I still be pre-treating with albuterol before exercise in addition to being on the Symbicort? Could something else be causing this nightmare or are my lungs just beyond hope?
Thanks,
Anthony
Asthma is an allergic condition with paroxysmal attacks of chest distress andshortness of breath including wheezing and orthopnea
Patients with lung deficiency may suffer from shortness of breath, low and weak coughing, dry mouth, red tongue, and thready and weak pulse; and patients with kidney deficiency may suffer from chronic asthma with short inspiration and long expiration, leanness of body, cold limbs, edema of limbs, difficult urination, heart palpitations, pale tongue, and deep and thready pulse
Thank you so much Tammy for your response. I called my doctor and he wants to set up an echocardiogram. I will certainly ask to see a gastrologist like you said following the echo.
One quick question: is it possible that GERD could still be the problem although I don't FEEL any heartburn? Since I've been on Prilosec (about 1 month), my acid reflux has been nonexistent. I'm wondering if there could be another component to GERD that acts silently that will in fact trigger breathing difficulties without the presence of heartburn.
Thanks again,
Anthony
You should be seen by a gastrologist. GERD (acid reflux) can cause asthma attacks and it may be the base problem. You may need a stronger medication or additional medicines to control it.
High sugar and other foods can increase acid reflux which would increase symptoms as seen in the food binges. The gas and burping also are related.
Your doctor should also do pulmonary function tests to look at overall lung function and possibly a methacholine challenge to know for sure if it is asthma or something else.
Good luck and hope it gets better.