i had a severe asthma attack yesterday on the bus and i was wondering if anyone here knew any good tips to help me keep my asthma under control.
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you know, inhalers never really helped me. You should keep one around in case of an emergency, but don't rely on it or you might end up having to use inhalers life long. My mom taught me when I was 5 years old how to use meditation to help free my airways; I would basically breathe in and out slowly, conciously, creating imagery in my head of my airways opening with every breath, releasing all the tension. It worked for me every time, and now I don't even have asthma anymore. But do keep an inhaler around for emergencies.
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I know how you're feeling - three a levels left!  All I can say is wash everything - bedlinen, clothes, hair - that's where pollen can always get stuck.  My anti-histamines aren't very effective, either.  I am living indoors the whole time at the moment!
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You need to use your Ventolin for relief of symptoms and another i use asmacorte or becloforte as a preventer, don't just take it for a few days at a time, this is a lifetime thing! When using any inhaler always brush and or rinse your mouth out as using them and steroids can cause oral thrush. Prednisolone is great for when you have a bad bout of asthma and should be taken as directed by your Dr and not used long term as it can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, thinning of the skin, mood swings. The smoking will more than likely cause an attack, i always ask people not to smoke round me, not sure if you can do that with the people you work with. If you follow and keep up your asthma treatment yes you can live a normal life, i have been asthmatic since i was 1 year old, i am now 40. I do sports, had children, travel, live a normal life. You be in control of the asthma, not the asthma in control of you!
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Monitor weight, don't smoke.  Swimming is a great exercise to improve the cardiovascular system.  Take medication if you have asthma -- stay away from attack-triggers.
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I was having panic attacks and found out I was allergic to cow's milk. It sounds weird, but the attacks went away once I was off milk.  Good luck to you I know they can be crippling.  You also might want to cut out caffine, reduce you sugar intake and try some calming chamomile tea.
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When I was about 10 years old, I was having a severe attack.  My mom was at work and I was home with my **** step-father.  He was under the impression that all he had to do was yell at me (for faking it) and I would snap out of it.  He also did not want to spend money on meds or visits to the doctor or the emergency room.\n\nThat night, I lay in bed, barely breathing, and he refused to call my mom (and she even worked in the emergency room as a phone receptionist).\n\nIt got so bad, I stopped coughing and it stopped hurting and my fingers turned blue.\n\nIn a screaming rage he finally called my mom and reluctantly took me to the emergency room.\n\nI don't remember much after that - just waking up - telling my mom my fingers were blue.  She was more embarrassed about what her co-workers would think, than about how sick I was.\n\nI made it through that night.  Grew up.  ...and had kids of my own.  ...and to my great dismay, one of my kids has asthma.  But I treat her much better than my parents treated me, especially during asthma attacks.\n\n'still hate my step-dad, though.
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I have bad allergies. Have you tried Zyrtec or Zyrtec D, or maybe Singular. My brother has asthma and Singular and Clariten helped the most. I don't know if that helped or not, but if you haven't taken those then try them. The only other advice I could give you is to go to the local allergist and get a test(where they prick you) and then start getting shots. Basically all the shots are is everything you are allergic to, that is so you can build up an "immunity" to them. The shots helped my brother and he no longer has major probs with asthma. Hope you feel better and find a solution. Good Luck,\n                                Chelsea
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Go to your doctor & get a good inhalor prescribed. Also, if your asthma attacks are so bad that they risk killing you, talk to your doctor about getting an Epipen - An epipen is a spring-loaded epinephrine (adreniline) syringe. If you have a bad attack, you can administer an epipen to yourself & it will help open your airways, & buy you time to get to a doctor/emergency medical facility.
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I've got one for you to try.  I was an asthma sufferer for all of my life.  I worked with a doctor that had many "old-wives tales" remedies and I tried this one and I swear to this day that this is what worked.  You need to find a local honey bee keeper and buy some honey from your community.  The bees bring back the pollen from the local plants (allergens) you need take 2 tsps 2x a day.  This will build up your tolerence to your local triggers.\nhope it works...I have not had a flare up since doing this...if I move I start all over again.
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im a asthmatic also i know what u mean it can be so hard!!\nHere is something i have done its odd but it works go lie down on the bathroom floor and turn the hot taps on the steam will help but then get someone to give u mouth mouth u only need a few breaths and ur airways will become relaxed by them breathing for u its odd but i have it done to me a few times and it really works
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there are lot's of ways to handle panic attacks. First is to remember that you are not "crazy" or "making it up in your head". They are a result of stress and sometimes stem from a traumatic event. I think that it's always good to see someone you can talk with like a counselor. Also deep breathing can be really helpful, 10 deep breaths slowly. There is a Bach's flower essence called Rescue Remedy, it's found in most natural food stores. A few drops under the tongue can be helpful. Just remember to stay in your body and ask for help. Good luck and good work being brave enough to ask for help!
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Have they checked the oxygen levels in your blood?  Are you Asthmatic?  Sounds like Asthma to me.  Do you have animals?  Shedding is big this time of year... Allergies?  They should check you for either a seasonal asthma or adult onset.  Certain things can trigger asthma out of the blue.  Don't let them just rule you out.  Go somewhere else to get assessed.  They may prescribe albuterol/inhaler for immergency purposes, should your airways get inflamed.  Be sure to stay on top of this... don't just listen to one doctor.. see another!!
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IT it is your voice then drink hot tea and honey it will work i have done it before, and also make sure you get A good nights rest!! Good luck on your show!!!!;-D and i hope you feel better!! <3 shauna
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First, drink more water. Make sure you have a healthy diet. If you feel like you are about to pass out, sit down and hold your head between your legs. It might be possible you have asthma. You should talk to your doctor.
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I'm allergic to something that no doctor has yet been able to figure out.  It strikes me at the worst times (usually when I'm eating or drinking) and it was extremely hard to control.  What I've learned to do is to hold a piece of ice to the top of my mouth with my tounge.  If you press the ice firmly enough to the roof of your mouth the sneezing should stop (at least, it does with my sneezing).
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Asthma can be beneficial to those that have asthma.  Regular massage seems to decrease the frequency and intensity of the asthma attacks. According to a massage therapist, eucalyptus drops if put in the massage oil when treating a client with asthma is probably the most effective scent to help reduce the severity of an attack. It can also help to prevent attacks starting by keeping airways moist and so decreasing upper respiratory tract infections. It is also very effective on the back and neck muscles. Of course, it is wise to ask your doctor first if this is ok in your particular case of asthma.
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I would go have that checked out by a doc. It could be something serious, or you could be developing asthma. I know I personally never had asthma until one day being around car exhaust caused me to have an asthma attack. They call it environmental asthma. Other things that can cause difficulty in breathing are muscle damage in the chest wall, or other serious problems in your lungs. It basically depends on how the pain is, and if it came on sharp and sudden. If it is sharp and sudden, go to a doc immediately. If it is a gradual onset, still go to a doc and see what they say. Good luck!