Allergy shots and asthma flare-up

[Tammy2009]

Since I started allergy shots about 1 1/2 months ago my chest feels more tight in the mornings than it use too.   I was getting my peak flow readings up to 410-420 on advair with almost no symptoms in the morning.  However due to the cost ($240 a month) I switched to using same dose of pulmicort.  

I was fine right after the switch, no drop in readings but then got a sinus infection that really bothered my chest and breathing for 6 days and since then I haven't been able to get my peak flow back to where it was.  It stays around 360-380 now and symptoms in the morning (which go away after a hour or so once I am not lying down anymore).  

It is possible for a sinus infection to make my lungs more reactive for weeks after?  Or is it possible the allergy shots (cat dander and dust mites) are causing it to become worse.  My doctor said don't worry unless it drops below 350 consistently but it ***** waking up and having trouble breathing.  Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh, I also have most of the precautions from dust mites in place, covers on pillows and beds, vacuum/dust fequently and use a nasal rinse twice a day.

[Judy246]

I should have proof read my message first...I meant if you catch a "cold" ....remember, spit out if possible, all the mucus from your sinuses, so that then don't settle in your lungs broncial tubes....it will make life easier to breath...Judy

[Judy246]

If you are an asthmatic, even a simple cold can result in airway constriction.  Mucus from a sinus infection should be spit out (all of it if possible), so that it does not settle in your broncial tubes resulting in that tightness that you feel and possible asthma.

Advair is very expensive and it is not considered a rescue inhaler for suddent attacks.  Usually early in the morning is when you have pollen and allergents in the air that can cause allergies, but make sure that if you catch a could, or if you have a sinus infection, try to spit out all the mucus that would normally go directly nto your lungs bronchial tubes. Also, always have a rescue inhaler for sudden attacks.  Advair is not for sudden attacks. It will not give you immediately relief, but with time will help prevent attacks, but not for sudden attacks.  Judy