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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Bronchospasm?
Question: Hi, I have been having bronchial spasm for about 3 weeks it started after a respirtaory infection, been to the doctor a couple of times including the ER, was given antibotics predisone and an inhaler, nothing seems to work, I feel short of breath all the time, laborous just to walk, so tired don't know what else to do, had chest xray, fine, oxgen level is fine, help help help
Brief Answer:
You could be having asthma/allergies.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You seem to be having an extended spell of bronchospasm. Do you suffer from asthma or have any allergies? In a person with allergies, an infection can trigger an attack of bronchospasm. Even if you are not asthmatic or have allergies, any infection of chest can make the airways sensitive and they can go into spasm.
You may continue nebulization but you have to change your inhaler to a combination of salmetrol and fluticasone. Take this as MDI or rotacaps twice a day along with a montair lc tablet and an antiacid like Pan 40
Avoid dust, smoke and very cold water. Take adequate rset and have a good night sleep. If you are a smoker, you will benefit by avoiding it.
You could be having asthma/allergies.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You seem to be having an extended spell of bronchospasm. Do you suffer from asthma or have any allergies? In a person with allergies, an infection can trigger an attack of bronchospasm. Even if you are not asthmatic or have allergies, any infection of chest can make the airways sensitive and they can go into spasm.
You may continue nebulization but you have to change your inhaler to a combination of salmetrol and fluticasone. Take this as MDI or rotacaps twice a day along with a montair lc tablet and an antiacid like Pan 40
Avoid dust, smoke and very cold water. Take adequate rset and have a good night sleep. If you are a smoker, you will benefit by avoiding it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok doctor, i was recently given a sample of symbicort, would this help me. Also I have been going to the YMCA and sitting in the steam room, is this benefical. How much time should I give it after starting the symbicort before going back to the doctors, just tired of not feeling normal (shortness of breath). Thanks
Brief Answer:
Symbicort should help you.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Symbicort should help you. Some times a short course of oral steroids help in controlling the symptoms quickly. You should start feeling better after a week to 10 days time.
Symbicort should help you.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Symbicort should help you. Some times a short course of oral steroids help in controlling the symptoms quickly. You should start feeling better after a week to 10 days time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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