Wheezing

[Scoobs87]

Should I be worried. My peak flow is good just now, but I am still getting a loud wheeze, is this normal.

[anjyil]

I don't know if this helps, but I have been reading through the forum and there are many people who are actually having a flare, yet their peak flow and other states are good. Peak flow, from what I have learned, is just a measure of the large airways: how much air you can force out at a given time. It would make sense that you could be having symptoms and they could worsen, yet still have a good peak flow.

I have found that the peak flow, for me, is literally the last sign that I am bad. By then, it is pretty useless as I already know I am in the middle of an attack or flare of some kind.

[Charlottewalker2017]

My peak flow is not usually that bad and I wouldn’t use it as a sole reference to indicate? Howeve from my experience I have found that it seems to be a focus point for the GP and should not be the be all and end all! My peak is usually good, however I struggle with the cough and wheeze and I have found up until recently, where the focus was on peak flow, it has neglected my care of asthma! What we have to remember is the GP are not an expert on the condition they do there best to give a general medical advice, so try seeing your asthma nurse or someone’s who bag is either on asthma? Also try and think what you was doing to get the wheeze and what your trigger is? That’s the hardest part but when you start to think about it and record the wheeze and build up, stars to help

[Janny1]

I'm the same. It is time basically, time for everything to heal. I have walked my dog to get some exercise as it also works my breathing. I have also found sitting quietly and doing some deep breathing is helpful too before I rush to use my inhaler.

[Scoobs87 in reply to Janny1]

I’m just feeling constantly tired and my sleep pattern is all over the place. I can’t even lift heavy shopping at the moment. This time last year I was very active. In the last 3 months I’ve just went down hill. Xx

[Greecelover in reply to Scoobs87]

I have also felt like this all of this week. My readings are low at the moment. My wife (who is not asthmatic) has also been coughing bad and feeling tired. There is obviously a virus going around as I know of so many other people who have been feeling the same. My wife has recovered whilst I am still coughing despite upping my inhalers. There are so many things going around this winter time hence the NHS Crisis! I just feel that because of the asthma, recovery takes longer. Keep positive and you will come through this.

[Scoobs87 in reply to Greecelover]

I know I’ll get there. Just feeling tired now, because I’ve been feeling like this for a few months now.

[Janny1]

It will get better. It's frustrating especially when it disturbs your sleep. Rest is the key and try and eat lots of fruit and veg. I am normally am too very active and enjoy running so I know how you feel.

[Scoobs87 in reply to Janny1]

Am going to see how I go. I normally do Kettlercise and step. But I’m even going for shopping. And carrying bags are a struggle just now

[Janny1]

Try some gentle walking to see how your breathing copes. If you have to stop, stop get your breathe and walk gently again. I always take my inhaler just in case I need a puff. It's nice to get outside in the fresh air which will help you mentally. Wrap up though with hat, scarf and gloves to keep warm

[Scoobs87 in reply to Janny1]

I have been out walking. Just feel like it takes me about half hour. For what us usually 10-15 mins walk.

[Janny1 in reply to Scoobs87]

That's fine. Don't beat yourself up. Remember small steps. Don't run before you can walk as the saying goes. The little bit of exercise you do may hopefully help you sleep.

[Scoobs87 in reply to Janny1]

I’m off work until 19th jan. but when I go back. I’m still going to take it easy. You don’t realise until you’ve been bad like this, how much it can take it out of you.

[Janny1]

Definitely.