another asthma flare up - Asthma Message Board

chrisitine · 05-26-2009, 03:51 PM

Hi

I just seem to have so many asthma flare ups. I have been on prednisone this year a total of at least nine weeks. I am short of breath, coughing and have chest tightness. I have alot of allergies and other triggers so I find it hard to avoid everything.

Can anyone relate??

Titchou · 05-26-2009, 07:51 PM

Perhaps you need to change your meds or dosages and also see about allergy shots. There is no need for things to be this out of whack...

chrisitine · 05-27-2009, 03:35 AM

I had allergy shots as a child and teenager and tried them afew years ago and had reactions that put me in the hospital. I have just changed my medications but I am still having problems. I am going to a respiratory rehab next week so I am hoping they will have some ideas. I agree that my asthma should not be so uncontrolled. I think the weather here is not helping. It's cool one day and then warm and then raining the next.

Choice · 05-27-2009, 03:22 PM

Do you use a nebulizer? I had to use one regularly for several months, to get mine under control, along with Advair and Singulair. I couldn't tell you the last time I had to use it. And now, I'm also able to cut the Advair and Singulair dosages in half. But I do agree this crazy weather can aggravate asthma.