asthmatic pregnancy care?
963553
If you are asthmatic you should first get rid of the toxic chemicals cleaners and laundry products in your house to lessen the severity of your asthma and also to prevent accidental poisoning once the baby arrives.  You should be able to continue whatever excercise routine you were doing before you were pregnant but be sure to avoid your normal asthma attack triggers.  Change your cleaning products though to help your asthma and lesson the chance of your baby accidently getting poisoned but the toxic cleaners.  Good Luck.
782240
Asthma? Smog? Smoking? Not nearly enough info.
1161811
A person with a lung disease or condition go to them for help. My  primary care doc did not know how to handle my asthma it was so out of control. He sent me to a pulmonolgist. I had a work up of tests I was taken off most of my medications and switched to new ones. The new meds were tweaked over several visits. They are very helpful.
128213
severe asthma , check your doctor
744224
Sitting in a steamy restroom is good for asthma. It works like a humidifier and opens up the airway passage.
603063
Sounds great to me.\n\n\nHere's a link with more info: http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregnancynutrition/1466.html\n\n\nHave you been over to www.fertilityfriend.com\n\nIt has tons of resources for pregnant women and a discussion board that you can join! My ex used it when she was preg with our son and it helped her when she was worried and she made a lot of friends on it!\n\nGood luck and happy baby vibes!
411820
YES! I used to have chronic asthma - could not even walk up a few stairs without needing my inhaler and now I am totally cured and never wheeze or need an inhaler. \nFirstly, I took a course of BUTEYKO. This is a powerful but simple method which CURES asthma. (I used the Buteyko Eucapnic method). I went in on lots of different inhalers, a very ill person, and after 24 hours, I've never needed another inhaler again or had an attack or even wheezed much, and if I do feel short of breath, it's quickly controlled by using simple techniques.\nI don't want to go into the specifics as it could be dangerous for you to try them on your son without a professional showing you how. the basic point is that asthmatics actually OVER-breathe (even though they think they can't get enough air), and it teaches you to breathe more gently and calmly. The major point is to ALWAYS breathe through the nose, never the mouth, which you could start training him to do immediately, as this could not hurt him at all. It's a good thing for everyone to do!\n\nSecondly, get him checked for allergies: it is amazing how certain foods and things in your everyday environment can make your asthma so much worse. Common culprits are dairy products (mucus forming) and grains, but different people are allergic to individual things (I am allergic to sugar, for example). Also, many environmental factors affect asthma - animal hair, cigarettes, dust, bed mites, paint. One of the worse culprits is aerosol - so cut out all air fresheners, spray deodorant, hait lacquer, etc. Also, asthmatics should not take codeine - nurofen is a big no-no. One excellent treatment for Allergies and asthma is EPD (Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization).\n\nI really hope this helps. I live in the UK, so I hope these treatments are available wherever you live. GOOD LUCK!
1146194
You need to take her to the doctor and find out if it is actually asthma. If it is you should have her doctor give you some information on the disease.  For a minor attack coffee is a good remedy.
378696
make sure he goes to the doctors because it could be getting worse i have asthma so i will no.\nif he has just started a new job that might be it as well has he put wieght on at all.\ni am 18stone and trust me i can only just walk to me boyfriends and that is making me out off breath aswell .
22512
I have asthma and so does a few of my family members ( due to my mother smoking like a chinmeny in the house as we grew up)\nthe med to open the bronchial passageways is called \nVentolin. this will open your airways. in severe cases like mine, you also require an inhaled steriod called Flovent, or pulmocourt etc ( see your doctor)\nunfortunately- excersize will often bring on an asthma attack, so I would suggest avoiding strenuous excersize till you get your inhalers
900947
Wow I have been to the point where I was on a vent also.  I have to admit I don't take care of my asthma the way I should.  I should take advair and I don't.  I give you all the credit in the world for keeping up with your medicine.  I do know how you feel, no one knows how much stress and anxiety you go though when you can't breath if they don't have respiratory problems.  \n\nI don't know if you live in a large populated area, but do you think it may be your environment??? Might be too much pollution around you.  Also keep a journal of what caused your attacks, write down what you were doing and where.  Keep track of the time of day, what you were doing and maybe you can find a trend  and avoid the situation in the future.  \n\nBy all means if you are depressed over your asthma contact a counselor or your doctor.  If you are stressed that can bring on another attack.  \n\nI too try to keep my sense of humor.  Both of us are here to stay and it will take more than a bad lung or two to keep us down....lol\n\nGood luck!
57592
Medicne is necessary to control Asthama,  Once it is controlled you can prevent it by other methods without Medicine.  Asthma is allergic manifestation of the respiratory system.
967459
Steam is not a good idea for a full blown asthma attack.  Your airways are already full of secretions and do not need to be further hydrated and become more of a problem.  Racemic Epinepherine is always a medication that helps out.  I tend to suggest it more often than Albuterol.  Also, keep asthma triggers to a minimum when the child is around.  Smoking, pet dander, excessive dust, etc.  Good luck with everything and keep giving the medications as perscribed by the physician.  Even if he does not show signs of an attack, always give the meds as ordered...especially any steroids.
607958
~~ I am asthmatic... ask your doctor about Singular, (which comes in tablet form) and Maxair Autohaler, which is similar to albuterol, but i have found it works faster with less shaky effects.  start out with a low impact exercise program, and work your way up.  you may even ask your doctor about physical therapy to build up your stamina. and... I'll be praying for you too.  God Bless\n\nif you would like to chat some time click on my avatar and add me to your yahoo messenger. ~~
275003
For OTC drugs I suggest Alavert. (It's a different brand of Claritin, but works best for me) For prescription drugs try Hismanal. Air purifiers dont work well, but humidifiers DO. Just get one at Wal-Mart. No, you should not get an inhaler. Buy surgical masks to wear when you go outside. I do it. It might look funny, but I'm a heck of a lot more comfortable! Also, drink lots of fluids. Vacuuming regularly will not help with pollen allergies, but will help with other types of allergies.
787845
I have two boys and went Thur similar issues.  We found a really good Pediatric & Adult Asthma Doctor.  So he treats all of us.  And the kids have been able to stay with him.  \nIt can be really scarry when their that young and you stay up all night listening to them and watching them to make sure their o.k.  Been there, twice.  Children are stonger than you realize.  But, it's still scarry and are Motherly instincts, just wanta fix it.  \nMy advice would be to start a log.  Of when you child is better and worse.\nMorning or night.  Usually night I found.  Times of years, Spring and Fall are our worst, seasonal induce asthma, tree pollens.  Wet, rain, mold.\nThe good news is an allergist can really help.  But only if you follow  a regiment he suggest and here's the hard part for me, being faithful to follow it.\nIt can be hard to stay with the routine of making your kid take there meds.  Later on when they get older.  But, it's also easier  because you'll be more attuned to your childs symptons.  Hope this helps and good luck.
1132633
ASA generally is not recommended during pregnancy by most obstetricians neither is ibuprofen, but if your doctor has recommended it then maybe the benefits of taking it outway the risks. talk to him or her about it.