Question:
I'm pretty new to asthma. got it about 5 yrs ago, but only bad last year and
this. So, I don't know what to expect. My question is that I got a cold that settled like a little knot in the middle
of my chest, in my air tube. I got better, but still have a place there that
rattles when I breathe out hard, as into the PFM. So my PFM's are lousy (180)
even though I can breathe in and out gently just fine. My asthma has been
worse, but the cough is getting better and I feel better. My cough was
productive, but is less so now and less coughing in general. Ideas? Should I be worried? Just wait it out?
Answer:
If you are seeing a Asthma
specialist, then you might ask about Duratuss G 1200 mG (this might depend
on your size). If I get congested, my physician suggests that I start
taking these until he takes me off of it (I am in touch with both
physicians on a regular basis). We also treat with addition meds but these are tailored to me so you need
to have a plan tailored for emergency treatments, be it a severe asthma
attack or a change in you physical state. Be it infections, or what ever,
since the change in your body can cause different conditions with asthmaThis disease requires one to manage all variables, especially if you have
the level of disease that requires that attention. What I would suggest to you, speak with your treatment specialists about a
plan of treatment when you need special attention. Like when you might be
exposed or get a cold, flu or anything that might affect you/asthma. The
tools are available!
