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Is The Treatment For Asthma Induced By Increased Secretions The Same As It Would Be For Asthma That Comes From Allergies?

I have been prescribed Evoxac for dry eye syndrome. I have been taking it for approximately 2 weeks. It seems to have beneficial effects on my extreme dry eye syndrome but I am now having some tightness in my chest. I had asthma as a child but have not had asthma in years and years. I just used my emergency inhaler and feel better but I am wondering if the treatment for asthma induced by increased secretions is the same as it would be for asthma that comes from allergies or a cold.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.
I can understand your concern.

First a diagnosis of asthma should be made (even though your symptom improvement after inhaler usage may suggest asthma). This can be done by a physical examination including auscultation and PEFR measurement.

There could be various other causes for that feeling of tightness in chest. So I suggest you should consult your doctor for a physical examination and further investigations if required.

Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
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Is The Treatment For Asthma Induced By Increased Secretions The Same As It Would Be For Asthma That Comes From Allergies?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. I can understand your concern. First a diagnosis of asthma should be made (even though your symptom improvement after inhaler usage may suggest asthma). This can be done by a physical examination including auscultation and PEFR measurement. There could be various other causes for that feeling of tightness in chest. So I suggest you should consult your doctor for a physical examination and further investigations if required. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care. Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty M.D.(Pediatrics) Associate Professor of Pediatrics