Back in hospital. So frustrating, I've been really strong for last three weeks or so. This time I did not have any warning at all. I was just have a tea watching some TV on YouTube with the kids. Then wallop I was in trouble. Peak flow went to 160 and I did not recover post neb. As per normal my my chest sounds clear to Dr even though I sound like a train. My o2 stayed up.
I had started back at work. Working from home. I am still sheltering but I miss work. I enjoy the mental side.
I also get arthritis and that's not going well either.
Also a young Dr told me the guidance had changed with regarding ibuprofen. He said its fine to take with asthma. I have always been told stay away. Has anyone else been told this or tried it. He gave me some but I am nervous to take to say the least.
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My understanding with ibuprofen and asthma is that some asthmatics can't have it and they should avoid it but others are ok so can have it, so it's a personal thing. It might be worth trying it while you're in there, then at least you'd know if it was ok or not for you. I did that a year ago with codeine. My team suggested trying it while I was in anyway. It didn't go well so is a definite no for me now....but I'm glad I know that for sure and they dealt with the effects etc really well.
Sorry you're back in hospital, hopefully they can get things sorted again for you. It's really frustrating when it keeps happening. 😣
Ye that's a good point. Try it here rather than home.
I always get the feeling they think I am being difficult as my chest is clear to listen to.
Codeine I take, makes no difference at all. When my asthma is bad so is my joint pain but it gets second best attention from me and Dr's. Breathing is way more important
Sorry to hear you're in hospital. I have taken ibuprofen before and found that it doesn't react or cause any issues with my asthma. But some asthmatics have had a reaction to it so best to steer clear if it has triggered your asthma. Maybe speak to the Dr and tell them your concerns that it could trigger your asthma, at least they would be able to prescribe you something similar without the side effects!
I can't take aspirin or related products like ibuprofen as I'm allergic to them. Not all asthmatics have this sensitivity but if you can tolerate wet inhalers then you should be OK with ibuprofen (the propelent in wet inhalers is related to aspirin etc)
As others have suggested, take the ibuprofen while in hospital in case you have a reaction, but if you can't tolerate wet inhalers then tell the doctor about it, explaining aspirin sensitivity in asthmatics.
I can understand the reason why the doctor wants to prescribe ibuprofen as it's an anti-inflammatory and good for treating arthritis.
All the best and hope you're home soon, safe and well.
Hi, the advice as far as I am aware is that ibuprofen and aspirin are not ideal for asthmatics. I have taken both with no problems all my life (remember to take food when using these as they can damage stomach if not eaten).
Some asthmatics do have serious problems, it is a case of try and see. Note I have never taken ibuprofen/aspirin whilst having an actual asthma attack.
If I have problems with my osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia I use these whether or not I am having an asthma flare.
As others have said try it while you are in hospital.
I can’t tolerate ibuprofen and related drugs either. Sometimes when my asthma is under control and really need anti inflammatory tablets (back/knee pain/start of migraine) I will risk one or two doses. I still end up having to use inhalers to manage an increase in symptoms but nothing too serious. Have found that continued/regular use, or using when my asthma isn’t great, causes me major problems.
I would agree that it doesn’t follow that all asthmatics have the same reaction, asthmatic friends of mine don’t have the same issue and can take much stronger NSAIDS with no problem. Maybe try when you’re in hospital - that advice makes sense to me. Good luck and I hope you get well soon.
Telling everyone with asthma to stay away from asthma is overkill.
About 10% of asthmatics have problems with aspirin making their asthma worse. That’s one in ten. Your doctor can tell you if drugs related to aspirin, like Advil, are tolerated by those people.
So talk to your doctor, because Advil is tremendously helpful with osteoarthritis. I have it in virtually every joint except ankles and knees, but I can’t take it for another reason (kidney disease).
Odds are you cane tolerate it, but make that decision with your doctor.
Ibuprofen (like the other NSAIDS like paracetamol and aspirin) can be a trigger, but it doesn’t trigger every asthmatic. Personally I don’t really get on with ibuprofen but I am ok with aspirin and paracetamol. So like with many things there is possibly no longer a blanket ban on ibuprofen and asthma, but there will still be warnings on tha packaging that it may trigger issues and if it does trigger you, you should avoid it just like everything else.
Hope that helps and that you start to feel better soo
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