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.
Hi,
I have been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis by different docotrs. I am not sure which one I have but my current treatment plan for my post nasal drip and asthma consists of Singulair (Brand name) and weekly allergy shots, which I have been doing for a number of years. I haven't got the long term relief from the allergy shots. I usually only get about 5 days worth of relief. So it could be I don't have allergies although the shots seem to work short term. And I did test positive to allergens a number of times. Although I react to smoke, colognes, chemicals more harshly than grasses and trees.
The doctor that said I have non-allergic rhinitis and asthma suggest I take a nasal spray like flonase and an inhaled steroid for my asthma. Has anyone tried both these drugs? And did you experience any side effects taking both of the these drugs at the same time or seperately. Can anyone reccomend a type of inhaled steroid with a low side effect profile. I might only need the steroid part and not the LABA and I was thinking the aerosal inhalers are preferable to the powder versions.
Any suggestions or your experience on these types of medications would be appreciated. No one ever likes to start new medications since there are side effect concerns.
thanks,
Nathan
I often get choked by post-nasal drip. I decided to try keeping my nose really clean and conditioned, blowing it whenever it seemed runny or the drip makes me choke, taking decongestant (Sudafed) whenever needed for stuffyness and before entering any dusty or smoky areas, and using sterile saline when it feels dry.
Since then, I only have problems with the chemicals, like cleaning solutions and air fresheners. My asthma tends to kick in after hard exercise, so I am careful about overdoing it, especially when it is cold and dry outside. A warm, steamy shower always brings it back under control. I hope you find something that works as well for you.