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Close Asthma
Type: Adult Asthma

I am 60 years old and was diagnosed with asthma a year ago. Prior to diagnosis, I had 8-10 episodes of severe coughing, S.O.B, etc. caused by pollutants at work..perfume, cleaning products, dust, air fresheners. I asked co-workers and management to please try to cut down on the scents. One woman saw me have 3 attacks and chose to ignore my request..she wore a strong perfume in my office one day and I was carried out in an ambulance..have not been able to work since.

Treatments

Advair Working / Worked

Started at 500, went down to 250 for a couple of months, but had to go back up to 500

Albuterol Working / Worked

Works well...for a short period of time

Breathing Exercises Working / Worked

Yoga - love it!

Inhaler Working / Worked

Spiriva Handihaler..helps a lot, but affects my voice and I get shaky

Oxygen Working / Worked

I go on oxygen as soon as I feel as attack coming on...when used with my inhaler its saved many tripos to the ER.