Symptoms triggered by soft movements. Anyone?

Basicly, when i lay down on my bed or just don't move for a bit the symptoms goes away. However when i starting to move, aspecially with movements that require chest flexing i starting to experience a dry couch, mucus and tightness in my back chest. This does not happen during intense and prolonged physical activity however. Anyone Like me?

[JumpJiving]

Tightness in chest should be checked with your GP, as it can be caused by all sorts of things.

I had the symptoms that you describe for most of last year. Mine has been diagnosed as allergy-triggered asthma (treated with inhalers, Montelukast - which stopped the cough, nasal spray and antihistamines). Yours may be something completely different, so do speak to a medic.

[djbctla]

Hi here. For years I’ve had a asthmatic cough during the day and especially when lying down. It was triggered by a NASAL DRIP. - I rinsed my nose drank water etc. no change. Then it was suggested I try Nasal Spray Otrivine -I haven’t looked back. I found it’s extremely important to clear the nose before spraying. Do NOT blow the nose at all after use, allow the spray to dry (it takes time to work) I use it 3 times a day. I may have the urge to clear (blow)my nose for a short time post use, but I don’t give in, and eventually it works. No cough all day. Best of luck

[JumpJiving in reply to djbctla]

I found Nasal Spray Otrivine really effective for me. It does carry a warning about long term use though. Having said that, I used it for years before spotting the warning. I don't use it now because of that. Unfortunately, the stuff the GP prescribes instead is nowhere near as effective

[Poobah in reply to djbctla]

One of my old GPs recommended Otrivine and it worked for about 3 days. After that I found it made things worse. It took me 6 months on Beconase to get things back to normal - thanks to Otrivine I developed nasal polyps. I wouldn't recommend Otrivine at all. Salt spray or a prescribed nasal spray would be better in the long run. Sudafed is similar to Otrivine - can create a worse problem than the original complaint.

[djbctla in reply to Poobah]

Thank you for the information about the side effects of Otrivine I will talk to my doctorxxx

[LApaul]

What a stupid remark, " even paracetamol ", why the " even "?

Analgesics containing paracetamol should NOT be taken by asthmatics.

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador in reply to LApaul]

Paracetamol shouldn’t be taken by an asthmatic with a sensitivity to it. Not every asthmatic has that sensitivity. Personally I am fine with paracetamol and aspirin, but can’t take ibuprofen or codeine. I know others who can take codeine but can’t have aspirin etc etc.

[LApaul in reply to EmmaF91]

Paracetamol should not be taken on a regular, daily or weekly, basis by asthmatics as it has been noted to worsen symptoms. Long term use also causes rhinitis.

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador in reply to LApaul]

But short term it’s often ok unless there is a known sensitivity. Long term or regular need should always be discussed with your GP anyway to find the root cause of needing it.

Equally sometimes the benefit outweighs the risk, which is why someone may be put onto long term paracetamol despite having mild asthma. If the options was unable to walk due to OA vs a mildly runny nose I know which I’d choose.

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador in reply to LApaul]

Can you provide good-quality evidence to support this claim? As Emma has said, these things affect different people with asthma differently. I don't think it is the best idea to make sweeping statements about what asthmatics as a whole can and cannot have, especially when your original statement suggested that no asthmatic should ever take paracetamol. Again, where is the evidence for this? I have no problem taking aspirin or paracetamol despite severe asthma, but I'm well aware this doesn't necessarily apply to other asthmatics.

I also think you are being unnecessarily rude in your replies. You can disagree politely without saying other people's posts are stupid and making snide comments about their qualifications to comment. Emma was clear that she was talking about personal experience, and it is a fact that not everyone has a sensitivity to paracetamol, aspirin, codeine or other drugs.

[LApaul]

As an unqualified person you know best, of course you do.

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador in reply to LApaul]

Actually often yes when it’s our own experiences. If it’s a drug we’ve had before which we know we aren’t sensitive to, then no matter what the doc says we aren’t sensitive to it. It can also happen the other way round - docs saying something will help when it doesn’t (saline nebs for example).

So if you have experience with something you often can know more than the docs will about how it affects you as an individual (ie whether it helps or not). I would advise caution when it’s something not tried before, if there’s a potential for it to cause an issue, but once you’ve had it and know it doesn’t then it’s fine.

If advising someone else however it is always good to be clear that they should check with a medic first and warn them that some people have issues, so if that occurs please stop it! 😉

[LApaul in reply to EmmaF91]

It's nothing to do with being sensitive to it, extended use of nasal sprays cause long term damage to the membranes and some users have needed surgery to rectify the problem.

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador in reply to LApaul]

Which is why people should always discuss things with their docs 😉. All drugs come with risk and some with more risk than less. If the lower risk drugs don’t help then you move to higher risk. So long as you are aware of the risks and the GP allows you to keep the drug (usually if they want to take away something they can explain why and will listen to why you say no) then you’re as safe as you can be. Not everyone gets the long term damage. And not everyone needs things long term. However some people have to have nasal sprays long term - personally I’ve had a nasal spray every day for a few years now, but if I don’t take it I’ll often end up needing oral steroids or a hosp admission the benefit outweighs the risk, so I’m kept on the spray.

Anything taken long term really should be discussed with your GP, esp over the counter things, so that they can get to the root cause and try and find the best solution with the smallest risk.

[redstar9]

If it's worse when you lie down you may have silent reflux. This is common in people with asthma as medication like Salbutamol can relax the muscle at the top of your stomach as well as relaxing the airways. It is worth mentioning to your doctor. Something simple like taking Gaviscon before bed may help. Definitely get medical advice though to have possible causes investigated. Reflux can make asthma symptoms worse and cause nightime asthma.

[Hidden in reply to redstar9]

It's worse when moving