Severe Asthma and it’s symptoms

[Tesfom28]

Does anyone know that asthma can cause a severe tiredness , back pain, muscle pain and weakness. I have been coughing for about 5 month, but the fifth month is the worst of all, I’m experiencing shortness of breathing, chest pain and unable to sleep,

[Lisacharman]

I can definitely say yes it makes you exhausted I had recent admissions and I just wanted to sleep but I had a physiotherapist who kept coming and poking me to do breathing exercises but I needed to be put on a ventilator

I have always listened to the physio and if I get the starts of a cold I think about these and I have found what they have said to help me so it might help you when you cough is it a dry tickly cough what they have suggested to me is you need to put moisture in the airway so I am lucky I have a home nebuliser so I nebulise water as many times a day as you can or get in a steam room or showers but when you breath try

1 deep breaths and hold for 2 seconds and then cough and then repeat you can do this as many times a day out of the shower etc sit quietly and do these 2deep breaths and cough and hold per hour I have found it helps to move mucus stuck at the bottom which is my problem but the exercises really help me hope this might help you to and I would be going to the doctors to make sure I infection or asthma symptoms etc good breathing

[Yatzy]

I think it’s time you went to your GP for more advice, and to get rescue meds, Tesfom28. Sounds urgent....please go today xx

[Tesfom28 in reply to Yatzy]

appreciate for your helpful advice Breathezee xx

[beech]

Asthma can give you some of those symptoms, but so can infections...

whatever the real cause, please go and see a doctor as Breathezee says; you sound as though an urgent medical review and a medication change or additions would help you out. Five months without improvement isn’t right.

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Yes indeed I can confirm, now 64 and life long asthmatic being tired has always been a big issue, I'm not a lazy person but I think it's what a lot of people assume.

[paulalexander808]

For adults and children over 5 years old, lung (pulmonary) function tests are used to check how well the lungs are working. Poor lung function is a sign that your asthma isn't well-controlled. In some cases, lung function tests are also used in asthma emergencies to help check the severity of an asthma attack or how well treatment is working.

Peak flow. Your doctor may take a peak flow reading when you come in for a scheduled visit or for emergency treatment during an asthma attack. This test measures how quickly you can breathe out. You also may use a peak flow meter at home to monitor your lung function.

The results of this test are known as peak expiratory flow (PEF). A peak flow test is done by blowing into a mouthpiece as hard and as fast as you can with a single breath (expiration).

Spirometry. During spirometry, you take deep breaths and forcefully exhale into a hose connected to a machine called a spirometer. A common spirometry measurement is forced expiratory volume, which measures how much air you can breathe out in one second.

The results of this test are known as forced expiratory volume (FEV). Spirometry can also measure how much air your lungs can hold and the rate at which you can inhale and exhale.

Nitric oxide measurement. A newer diagnostic test, this exam measures the amount of nitric oxide gas you have in your breath when you exhale. High nitric oxide readings indicate inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

Exhaled nitric oxide can be measured by having a patient exhale directly into an analyzer. Exhaled air may be captured in a nitric-oxide-impervious container for measurement later.

Pulse oximetry. This test is used during a severe asthma attack. It measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. It's measured through your fingernail and only takes seconds.

Treatment

If you and your doctor have worked out an asthma plan, follow its directions at the first sign of an asthma attack.

This generally means taking two to six puffs of a quick-acting (rescue) inhaler to get airway-expanding medication, such as albuterol (ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, others), deep into your lungs. Small children and those who have trouble with inhalers can use a nebulizer. After 20 minutes, you can repeat the treatment one time if necessary.

For an asthma attack with severe symptoms, such as difficulty speaking because you're so short of breath, start with the same initial step of using quick-acting medication — but instead of waiting for the drug to work, get to a doctor's office or urgent care immediately. Same-day medical care is also warranted if you continue to wheeze and feel at all breathless after initial treatment.

Your doctor may recommend that you continue to use quick-acting medication every three to four hours for a day or two after the attack. You might also need to take oral corticosteroid medication for a short time.

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