My asthma was controlled over 2-3 years ago, but then it came back recently. This week I had two asthma attacks already, and my symptoms are difficulty breathing, extreme numbness/ tingly hands and I felt lightheaded and dizzy. I never had an attack like this years before when I was first diagnosed, before it was like I had asthma but never really had an attack, i just took medications to control and maintain. But now it's a different story... I've notice even just carrying my bag makes me want to catch my breath. My doctor prescribed me to take sertide (salmeterol + fluticasone) and asmalin/ventolin (albuterol/ salbutamol)... But I think the dose is low because my asthma isnt controlled.. I took prednisone 20mg when I had an attack and it got better really fast, however with seretide, not so much, even with my asmalin/ ventolin.. whats really wrong with me?? is this asthma? or what is this? :( i hate the attacks! I cant concentrate in school..