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Asthmatic problems and new symptoms....

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Hi everyone. My name is Cateyes. I have had asthma many years , but we'll controlled with meds. I have times it occurs more often, but this summer, new symptoms have occurred, especially when I go out in the heat, even if just the store. I become gradually weaker until I can barely walk, short of breath, but bearable, lightheaded, hands very cold, pale, and nauseated. I can bearly make it to my car. The only thing that helps is to lay down for an hour or more. This happens often this summer. I've never had this problem before this summer. Anyone else have these symptoms?

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Hi! I am Sherrye, and I am 57. I have had severe Asthma since age 2. I have been having the exact same problem with the heat, humidity, and can barely breathe just this Summer. Even walking is hard for me. I noticed how bad it was, when I had jury duty for a full week in downtown Houston. The heat, humidity, and downtown smog may have been the cause. However, even since then, all summer the heat seems to make it worse. If I stay indoors, sit and do little activity I am fine, but if I go outside I start wheezing. I am already taking: Singulair, Proair, Symbicort, Xolair, and have a nebulizer if needed. It seems like it used to be cold weather, strenuous activity, and allergens, that triggered my asthma. Now, it seems heat and humidity trigger it, too. So, we may have a similar problem with similar symptoms. I am currently also taking some Predinisone to get better. What amazes me, is I don't have an infection right now, just bad Asthma!

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Bigmikee

That's the same as me too. I live in Bakersfield,CA. And we are known for poor air quality. I had asthma since I was very little and now it grown into COPD I have 2different inhalers and a builder too. Sometimes when the air is bad I can't hardly get out of bed which makes my wifee crazy. Believe me it's no day at the beach. But in addition to my inhalers and nebulizer I am Gona see if my Doc will write me a prescription for a oxygen concentrator hopefully that will help me greatly

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SaJanina

@cateyes: Yes...this summer I have also had similar experiences....I don't know why it is so bad this summer. I live north of NYC..where do you live? Is the air quality different than previous summers? It is difficult! I never wished for the fall to come as fervently as I do now...Also, we have had the hottest July in history...and perhaps the hottest August as well? Have you been to see your doctor? By the way, I am 80......

Good luck.....

This overly hot and humid summer has caused increased breathing problems for so many. Here in central N Y it has been very difficult since mid July. No amount of inhaled drugs seem to help. Looking forward to fall.

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