Help with breathing

[Tony277]

When I first get out of bed in the morning I am very short of breath.

I had been a smoker for many years.

The only medication I take first thing in the morning is Asmol which helps a bit until I get going.

I would appreciate any suggestions to help with getting my breath first thing in the morning.

[Hidden]

Hi Tony and welcome

Now might be a good time to discuss things further with your doctor. Perhaps you are needing a longer lasting brochodilater inhaler med.

Asmol I believe is salbutamol or ventolin equivalent, a reliever inhaler medicine giving bronchodilation for up to 6 hours. You can take this as prescribed 3-4 times daily, (read the information leaflet that comes with the inhaler.

Hope you find things improving for you with perhaps a new inhaler medicine.

Best wishes

[Tony277 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou for your reply, yes I will take your advise and discuss the problem with my doctor.

Thanks again much appreciated

[CDPO16]

Hi and welcome. As Bkin said you may benefit from a medication review. I have this problem inspite of being on more meds than you and find that the only way I can deal with it is to take my inhalers first thing, take a bathroom break, slowly make a coffee and then sit until my breathing eases.

It may help to sleep higher up with more pillows if you tend to sleep in a fairly flat position.

I hope that you find something that eases your problem.

Best wishes

[Tony277 in reply to CDPO16]

Thankyou for your reply, I will take your advice and try what you suggested.

Cheers,

Tony

[ninelives in reply to Tony277]

Great advice above.

I am always worse during the night and /or late evening.

Discuss your symptoms with your GP .

Good Luck

[Tony277 in reply to CDPO16]

Hi, I tried what you suggested and after getting out of bed in the morning instead of having a shower straight away I now have breakfast first followed by Asmol inhaler, this method certainly works and makes breathing first thing in the morning much easier.

Thankyou for your help.