I am an 18 year old female. Recently (for
the past month plus). I have had extreme
trouble breathing. I feel like I cannot
catch a breath. When I finally do catch
one, it feels like I am short of air and
need to immediately take a big breath. I
find myself yawning alot just so I can
have relief.
I have been to several doctors about this
problem. The first said I was
hyperventilating and it would go away on
its own. Well it hasn't. I then went to
the pulmologist. She said she suspected
asthma and perhaps allergies as well. She
gave me some medication including an
albuterol inhaler. My dad who also has
asthma says the albuterol is an instant
relief but it has absolutely no effect on
me. My other medication isn't helping
either. I am also taking claritin with no
effect. Any ideas of what this could be?
I'm absolutely miserable and cannot sleep
at night. I was originally thinking
anxiety, but I am not an anxious person
and am not stressed about anything. Any
ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
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MandMs
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Posted: 05-16-08 05:22am
When does this problem usually occur?
Do you find it connected to certain
situations?
Is this a daily trouble?
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moonjellii
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 05-20-08 03:09am
Your dad is right, Albuterol is a fast
acting bronchodilator, which opens up your
airways so that you can breathe again.
Long term corticosteroids are often
prescribed to control inflammation in the
long run. Usually, doctors prescribe a
combination of fast acting inhalers and
some sort of steroid to control
inflammation for long term management of
asthma. The truth is, that many of these
conventional treatments have been shown to
have many negative side effects. That is
not to say they don't work.
I would recommend that you continue seeing
your doctor and trying to find out when
you feel short of breath. perhaps
collectively you guys can figure out why
you're having difficulty breathing. I've
had similar symptoms for most of my life.
Turns out I have exercise-induced asthma.
I find that sitting up straight and
breathing in through my nose and out
through my mouth really helps. Posture is
very important as the airways are fully
opened when one sits up straight. You
might also try yoga, it helps to control
breathing and i've found it to be
beneficial. Hope this helps!
