Suggest Treatment For Wheezing

Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014

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Mon, 9 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : experiencing hay fever after travelling to France. taking cetrazine for the sneezing and other symptoms. However yesterday I travelled to a new region and am now experiencing wheezing. I have with me asthaline syrup. can you advice me on dosage and also tellme how long it will take to have its effect?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Asthalin effect is quick

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

If the preparation has salbutamol 2mg/5ml syrup, then taking 5ml thrice daily will serve the purpose. It does not take more than 2 doses to show a response.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 minutes later)

Thanks doc. But I am currently having breathlessness. I had one dose about 2 hrs ago but it hssnt helped. unable to sleep or do any physical activity. any quick remedies?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Take steam inhalation atleast thrice daily, if possible add eucalyptus in it.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar