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Is It Asthma Or Valve Disease If Inhaler Is Giving Me Relief?
sir, i am suffering from shortness of breath. doctor ask that i am suffering from asthama as well as valve disease, advised me replacement of valve. one week ahead, i started taking inhaller and thereafter i am feeling much better from the disease of shortness of breath. there is no other problem with me. i am suffering only from shortness of breath. pleased advised, if inhaler is giving me relief then is it asthama or valve disease.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Hello dear,
As per the case history mentioned in your post, the symptoms can be attributed to Asthma.
Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages.
Management consists of:
1. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. Need for anti biotics can arise if there is a secondary infection. But this should be taken only under the guidance of your Physician.
5. Also protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
As per the case history mentioned in your post, the symptoms can be attributed to Asthma.
Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages.
Management consists of:
1. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. Need for anti biotics can arise if there is a secondary infection. But this should be taken only under the guidance of your Physician.
5. Also protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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