ibuprofen for congestion ? Posted: 05-04-08 21:32pm
When my chest is really congested if I
take ibuprofen , I feel better . Does
anyone else have the same reaction ?
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MandMs
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Posted: 05-06-08 02:50am
Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory drug,
that works by stopping the body's
production of substances that cause pain,
fever and inflammation.
When the lining membrane of airways are
inflamed we get the feeling of
congestion.
Do you take combination of ibuprofen with
some other substance or only ibuprofen?
Which symptoms of chest congestion you
find mostly relieved by ibuprofen?
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madencanada
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Posted: 05-06-08 06:54am
I take Ibuprofen ,along with many asthma
meds. I do find that it helps not only
sinus issues , but also with chest
congestion... I do breath easier. I was
asking this question because Dr's seem
surprised, being " Asthmatic " that this
med doesn't make me feel worse .
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MandMs
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Posted: 05-21-08 06:08am
Ibuprofen can trigger an asthmatic attack,
especially, if you already had one caused
by taking other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs.
Precipitation of asthmatic attacks by
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is
mediated through inhibition of
prostaglandin biosynthesis. The degree of
that inhibition, which leads to
bronchoconstriction, is an individual
hallmark.
Anyway, be careful with using ibuprofen.
Have you experienced asthma attack when
using aspirin or other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs?
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madencanada
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Posted: 05-21-08 11:12am
no i've never experienced any difficulties
taking advil , asprin ect I find that some
of then help me breath a little better.
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Posted: 05-26-08 07:17am
How often do you take ibuprofen?
For how long you are an asthma sufferer?
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