Asthma Support Group

Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.

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Any suggestions?

alh2031
alh2031
I have been dealing with an Asthma flare for over a month. I an on a 20 day taper of 40 mg. I am on the 20mg dose right now. As I'm tapering my breathing is,getting worse. My doctor isn't on call and won't be in until Monday. The walk and ER isn't willing to do anything differently. I'm supposed to start my 10 mg dose tommorrow. Not sure If I should stay on the 20 ubtil monday, even though I feel like it isn't cutting it. I don't want to to have to go down and back up, again. I'm also diabetic which messes with my blood sugars. I take Advair 5/500, Qvar 80, Spirivia, Singulair and breathing treatments. Does anyone take oral steroids for maintenence? One Dr. told me he only gives then for a short time or for end stage lung disease. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. Has anyone tried any herbs or supplements that help?
laurie32
laurie32
Maybe you need a neb machine to help with your breathing. I know that help me a lot. Maybe you sleep with more pillows so you can sleep high up. Sometime sleep flat can borter your asthma. If you smoke you need to stop. Smoke is bad for people who have asthma. Maybe you are walking too much or excise too much. Try to take thing slow and take your time.
izzatirani
izzatirani
Yes.i take oral prednisolone for maintanance.
Ive just recover from 2 month exacerbation with 3 hospitalization.

I was told on exacerbation to take up to 30 mg.
So on bad days i usually bolus myself with 30mg

Maybe what are you dealing now is steroid withdrawal
I totally get it
If you cannot take it anymore,just bolus yourself with 30 mg pred
Until you can see your doctor
kendracat
kendracat
alh2031, I have asthma flares as well but mine really get bad when I'm exposed to potent fragrances and smoke. My brother smokes cigarettes and is completely inconsiderate to my condition, so I suffer every day trying to breathe in air that's tainted with smoke. It's horrible. Anyways, I've never been on meds for my asthma because it's relatively mild but I did try this air purification system so I could manage living there with him while he continues to smoke. My mom got it for me as a birthday present, it's called Airbiotics. https://www.airbioticsusa.com/

Since I've been using it and spraying it around the house my asthma has gotten better and the smoke no longer irritates me. I know it's not anything herbal like you asked, but it could work for you. I recommend it to my friends that have allergies, asthma and other problems.
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