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.
I went to the doctor on April 1st because I have had a cough since March 13th. I had a really bad virus for a couple of weeks. The doctor said it was a post-viral cough that could last a couple of weeks. I've noticed that after the virus that I get out of breath and wheeze even doing something mildly exerting such as carrying groceries home or walking fast. I end up having to use my inhaler. I've never had an asthma flare be even more after a cold. Has anyone else had this and how long did it last? It seems to slowly be getting worse. My inhaler works a little with these flares but resting works more. I am still in my yellow zone though.
I'm usually in my yellow zone also, but what I find strange, is that sometimes I can get a reading in my green zone eventhough I am short of breath and wheezing. I don't understand how that can happen.
I hope our coughs end soon:)