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Gurgling and Wheezing - Annual "virus" in my lungs
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Gurgling and Wheezing - Annual "virus" in my lungs
by knowlgo, Apr 26, 2008 05:00PM
I have had asthma for several years. Approximately the last 5 years I've been having these annual attacks where I am barely able to breath and end up doing several nebulizers, prednasone, and other remedies daily. I've been going to the same Dr. for several years for this and every year they look surprised to see me and say "again?" They then diagnose me with a virus and give me all of the medicines mentioned above.
I do not believe that I can get the exact same virus every year (generally in winter) that causes the exact same symptoms and the exact same severity. i think something else is wrong and I'm at the end of my rope with this.
Any ideas.
I do not believe that I can get the exact same virus every year (generally in winter) that causes the exact same symptoms and the exact same severity. i think something else is wrong and I'm at the end of my rope with this.
Any ideas.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Apr 30, 2008 04:57PM
, Apr 30, 2008 04:57PM
It is not uncommon to have asthma attacks triggered by viral infections. If this is the case and it happens every year, it is certainly possible to take a preventative medicine and prevent these attacks when you get a viral infection. I would suggest speaking with your doctor about using preventative medicines.
