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Hi, Ive Had Asthma When I Was A Child But
Question: hi,
Ive had asthma when i was a child but im mow 35 years old and have rarely has asthma attacks until. recently. last week i slept in a bed with a feather duvet and it has triggered some sort of asthma, i had wheezing and difficulty breathing and also today when i laughed i got wheezing and had to use ventolin. is this asthma? should i see a doctor? why is it happening more often now? should i just take anti histamine?
thank you
Ive had asthma when i was a child but im mow 35 years old and have rarely has asthma attacks until. recently. last week i slept in a bed with a feather duvet and it has triggered some sort of asthma, i had wheezing and difficulty breathing and also today when i laughed i got wheezing and had to use ventolin. is this asthma? should i see a doctor? why is it happening more often now? should i just take anti histamine?
thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes, the possibility of asthma is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the history you have given.
By your history and description, the possibility of asthma is more likely.
But better to consult pulmonologist and discuss your case.
You need a clinical examination of the respiratory system through a stethoscope, chest x-ray, and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is showing obstructive defect with good bronchodilator reversibility then it is asthma confirmed.
In that case, you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral combination of anti-allergic (montelukast) and antihistamine (levocetirizine or fexofenadine) can also be useful.
It is happening frequently because it is not controlled. You need to control your asthma by Inhalers and oral tablet.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
Yes, the possibility of asthma is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the history you have given.
By your history and description, the possibility of asthma is more likely.
But better to consult pulmonologist and discuss your case.
You need a clinical examination of the respiratory system through a stethoscope, chest x-ray, and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is showing obstructive defect with good bronchodilator reversibility then it is asthma confirmed.
In that case, you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral combination of anti-allergic (montelukast) and antihistamine (levocetirizine or fexofenadine) can also be useful.
It is happening frequently because it is not controlled. You need to control your asthma by Inhalers and oral tablet.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
thank you for your prompt response doctor.
i have a question, is this going to be a chronic issue? i mean why has it just become more often that im getting these frequent asthma attacks, i never had them this often. i could have had them once or twice a year but this week its been on and off. could there be another reason other than asthma?
i have a question, is this going to be a chronic issue? i mean why has it just become more often that im getting these frequent asthma attacks, i never had them this often. i could have had them once or twice a year but this week its been on and off. could there be another reason other than asthma?
Brief Answer:
Better to get done PFT first.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Better to first get done PFT and diagnose whether you have asthma or not.
In some patients, asthma can develop or worse in later part of life.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Better to get done PFT first.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Better to first get done PFT and diagnose whether you have asthma or not.
In some patients, asthma can develop or worse in later part of life.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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