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What Can I Do To Prevent The Tightening Of Lungs?
i only believe in using inhalers if you need, as if u can breathe well without it, you don't need it. summer months, it appears even with all the persistent rain i have been using inhalers 24/7... it's the same every year...but after an emergency last night i feel weak and heady today...i take wellwoman supplement as well as fruit and veg daily and water. as a non smoker i enjoy being out and about.... i do everything i can to help myself and take a positive mental attitude towards it... my sats i seen were 112 and 88. my peak flow when struggling drops to the 100 plus mark and i would like to know what's the average sats for someone, because, like every summer , when have emergency, drugs are injected into blood ... i am really grateful for their help mind. what else can i do to fight the tightening of lungs without becoming dependant on steroids during the summer months, and what should my sats have been? i feel so heady with it today. thanks
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Hi. I can understand your concern.
Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Asthma is most common allergic disease which is not a curable disease but definitely controllable, by controlling the same you can lead a symptom free life. Usually presents with cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing and chest tightness. If not treated appropriately can be life threatening.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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