Breathing problems - but Astham under control

[vnarayan]

Does any one faced breathing issues while Asthama was under control ?

[Erin001]

Do u mean like PFR being fine but like breathless and no wheeze then yes I I get that

[vnarayan in reply to Erin001]

thanks, how are you managing in that case. I was taking clonazopam and escitalopram and was under control. But as I try tapering them, I get symptoms back. Also I am taking Inhalers Beclamethasone and salmetrol.

[Chip_y2kuk]

I normally get this when I'm getting sick (a virus) like now and I get round this by increasing my preventer (which the doctor has cleared me to do up to 8 puffs) and using my reliever a lot more (I normally use it rarely)

[Karjade]

I have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and the acid can irritate the lungs causing breathlessness and asthma like symptoms.

[vnarayan in reply to Karjade]

HI Karjade, thanks for the response. I presume Endoscopy helped to identify hernia. Very strange that acid can irritate lungs. So how are you managing?

[Karjade in reply to vnarayan]

Yes I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and Barrett's Oesophagus last November. I am on Lanzaprazole which reduces stomach acid for life. I have to have an endoscopy every two years to keep an eye on the Barrett's which could turn nasty. Acid can cause irritation to the lungs and also make you cough.

[vnarayan]

thanks a lot. This info will help me to discuss with my doctor. I will have breathlessness problem after having food. But I normally eat fast , not sure that could be one of the reasons