Asthma and use of antihistamines/decongestant - Asthma Message Board

donegal27 · 02-18-2007, 12:38 PM

My teenage grandson has asthma for 4 years and is using two inhalants plus an antihistamine-D that has pseudoephedrine as prescribed by the allergist.
Since asthma(as I understand it) is an issue with restricted airways/breathing, why would he be taking an antihistamine with an ingredient that constricts airways?
Thank you, Donegal27

Titchou · 02-18-2007, 08:18 PM

The -d is a decongestant. If he doesn't have congestion, he doesn't need that. Use the version without the -d. But he evidently has allergies or allergy triggers for the asthma.

donegal27 · 02-19-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Titchou

The -d is a decongestant. If he doesn't have congestion, he doesn't need that. Use the version without the -d. But he evidently has allergies or allergy triggers for the asthma.

He does have allergies but wouldn't that D part cause his airways to constrict and pose a threat to an asthma attack?

Titchou · 02-19-2007, 02:30 PM

It should just dry up the congestion.

Shirley M · 02-23-2007, 01:23 PM

Has your son tried Singular? That has helped me a lot. It's a once a day pill !
You may want to ask the Dr about Singular!
That's all I take but he's Asthma may be worse than mine.
Hugs Shirley