dodgerfan25
11-08-2007, 05:52 PM
My dr. prescribed me Singulair. Anyone else take it? Is it effective? I'm currently only on Albuterol with mild asthma. Is Singulair something that you take long term? Thanks.
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Dday110
11-08-2007, 06:28 PM
I just started taking singulair recently. It's pretty effective with the asthma and a lot better for you then oral steroids (or so im told). The only side effects i seem to notice is that im a bit more irritable, but i can control that. The other thing is that it might make me more suseptible to colds and viruses because ive had more colds this year then ever before. But overall it's been good.
Titchou
11-09-2007, 09:21 AM
Yes, it would be life long as the inhaled steroids are for asthma. At present, there is no cure for asthma in an adult so any meds would have to be taken for life. Albuterol is a rescue inhaler and should only be used to stop an attack. Are you seeing a pulmonologist or your PCP? You really should see a pulmonologist for asthma.
miyu
11-10-2007, 04:38 AM
I just started taking singulair recently. It's pretty effective with the asthma and a lot better for you then oral steroids (or so im told). The only side effects i seem to notice is that im a bit more irritable, but i can control that. The other thing is that it might make me more suseptible to colds and viruses because ive had more colds this year then ever before. But overall it's been good.
That could mean its time to start getting flu shots. Here in Canada asthmatics get the flu shot for free. Since your cilia can be damaged, when you inhale germs, they don’t get pushed up out of the lungs like someone with healthy lungs. They stay in there, and breed. It is normal for people with asthma, as they get older they are unable to fight colds as well as they did, many older people get it so bad to the point they cannot come in contact with anyone with a cold or the public because they WILL get it, and it could become life threatening.
That could mean its time to start getting flu shots. Here in Canada asthmatics get the flu shot for free. Since your cilia can be damaged, when you inhale germs, they don’t get pushed up out of the lungs like someone with healthy lungs. They stay in there, and breed. It is normal for people with asthma, as they get older they are unable to fight colds as well as they did, many older people get it so bad to the point they cannot come in contact with anyone with a cold or the public because they WILL get it, and it could become life threatening.
Dday110
11-10-2007, 06:46 PM
Yea, i've always been more suseptible to colds than others. But on the other hand, i never really get the flu or any other viruses in excess to others, just colds. Also im only 17. What do u make of it? Oh, and does the flu shot have any effect on colds? I just got it recently (first time ever) and i feel liek garbage now. Soar throat, headaqe, you know. But on the plus side my asthma is fine.
miyu
11-12-2007, 12:47 PM
well, colds are a virus, and the flu is a virus, so I would think the flu shot would help with both. it is not always your age that says haw bad your asthma is, I mean with age, asthma usually get worse. but how bad is your asthma is the question you need to be asking, also how long have you had asthma?
miyu
11-12-2007, 12:53 PM
so if you have bad asthma or your asthma has been getting worse over the years, then yes you should get the flu shot. becasue the flu is transmitted when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and sends the flu virus into the air, and other people inhale the virus. like I said above if you have asthma when you inhale the virus, it gets stuck in the lungs, nose, or throat and begins to multiply. getting colds all the time, could be a sign that you have the flu. the best time to get the flu shot is ASAP, when it comes out, you get it before you get the flu. if you have anyother questions you should talk to your doctor.