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Does any one know anything I can do to help my asthma? |
I know all about my triggers and I try to stay away from them, but , I still have really bad asthma attack about four times a week. I take one medication for it and have a fast acting inhaler for emergencies. I have tried everyting to help it and even my doctor is not sure what to do. Maybe if somone is a specialist on asthma or is a doctor they know of something that would be really helpful. Thanks for the help. Do you track your peak flows? Using a peak flow meter every day is an early indicator of an upcoming asthma attack. At this time you can take your rescue inhaler before the attack starts and possible head it off at the pass, so to speak. Do you have controller medications that you take every day? If you have a doctors order for Singulair, Advair, Asthamcort, Pulmicort or a medications like these, you should take them every day. I hope this helps Source(s): I am an Emergency Services Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), a Pulmonary Function Technician, and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). I also have a degree in respiratory science. I moved to a new area last August and all of a sudden my asthma medications weren't cutting it. 4 doctor visits later (so incredibly frustrating..I'd go home thinking that doctors had no clue what to do with me! I almost lost hope) and an ER trip, I was finally sent to an asthma specialist. He played around with some medication combinations and I'm doing much better. Also, when I was younger my pediatrician suggested taking up swimming. The humidity of the indoor pools and the breathing training and strengthening was great. I know how it is =/ and I hope things get better soon. I really do suggest finding an Allergy and Asthma specialist (they usually go together hand in hand). Usually your doctor has to refer you to one, but it's well worth it in the end. If you're having so many attacks, it doesn't seem like your regular medication is cutting it. You really shouldn't have to rely on your rescue inhaler all that often. Good luck! Ask your doctor about using the Advair Inhaler on a daily basis. I have COPD and it is just wonderful. From a nutritional aspect, the mineral magnesium is helpful in relieving bronchial spasm. You may try supplementing with magnesium. |
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