Hello,
The severe
shortness of breath and
metallic taste in mouth is asthma manifestations from various sort of allergens. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Avoidance of possible trigger or antigen, allergen
- Use of face mask, face shield, N 95 mask in public places
- Avoidance of extreme heat, cold
- Deep breathing exercises
- Meditations
- YOGA
- Inhalation of boiled water vapors
- Maintain surrounding temperature average at room stay at home, rather than using chilled air conditioner
- Control of blood sugar, cholesterol
- Balanced nutritious diet
- Avoid smoking (active or passive)
- Prescription of short acting beta agonist inhaler such as
Albuterol, inhaled cortico-steroid such as
Fluticasone or others as per the clinical decision by expert
-
Montelukast type leukotrien modifiers do have role in chronic maintenance phase therapy
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon