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Q: Persistent daily asthma and inhaled steroid problem
asked by: 252ph on November 28th, 2007
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I have developed persistent daily asthma and I have tried almost all the inhaled steroids. When I take these, even in low doses, I get very very tense and lightheaded. To the point I can't function. Even flovent 44mcg at one puff a day. It obviously dosent help at that low a dose. It feels like I haven't eaten in a couple days. I don't feel hungry and am eating normally. It is hard to describe. But, it makes me feel horrible. Anyone else have these problems. I am currently stuck using as little albuterol or maxair as possible due to the extreme jitteriness it causes. I am at my witts end.

Phil
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MandMs
replied on November 30th, 2007
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Do you find inhaled steroids in higher doses helpful for your asthma symptoms?
Have you informed your doctor about your side effects?
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wickedwanda
replied on January 2nd, 2008
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Have you seen and asthma specialist? Have you heard of VCD Vocal Cord Dysfunction, u should google it. Do you keep peak flow readings at least 2 times a day am/pm. when ever i have felt light headed, due to too much ventolin and it was making my heart race.. Are you on some Advair?.these drugs are power ful and you should be reassessed with a doctor, prefrebly a asthma doctor, so important.. good luck
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