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amy cartebeau wrote:

Hi !

My name is Amy and I'm 20 w/asthma (and a few other things). I

frequently have asthma attacks like yours although I have a lot which aren't

like that either. My peak flows are never great due to the impact

of another respiratory condition I have. One thing that I know has

helped other people is some of the longer lasting meds like servent.

Also, I am not sure what they have over there in the UK but we have meds

like accolate -- leukotrine inhibiters -- that work to stop the inflammatory

response of something (sorry can't remember what) that sets off asthma.

In addition, you may have some pre-existing stuff that just makes asthma

attacks worse that you guys haven't looked at. Did you doctor do

allergy tests, did the dr talk about gastroesophogeal reflux disorder (basically

reflux or heartburn can make things worse), sinus infections, etc?

Many of these can cause worsening /or percipitating of asthma. But

all can be helped with meds or just watching what you eat or come into

contact with. Also another important point is that maybe you

just need to look at the combo of meds. For instance, I need to nebulizer

treatments throughout the day, plus allergy meds, plus steroids, plus meds

for gerd, and also meds to help prevent sinus infections.

One point you made was that you were afraid to leave your house, please

don't let asthma stop you. There are way too many people who are

missing out on life and you are too young. To help you feel more

comfortable, let the people you are with know that youhave asthma and what

to do if anything happens. Maybe you can also get a cell phone so

that you can call your emergency number if you do feel sick.

Hope this helps!

amy:)

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>Hi all,

>

>My name is , I'm 19 years old and suffer from bad asthma, I

was

>only diagnosed about 18 months ago after having my first asthma attack

>which was a really scary thing as I did not know what it was. Since

>then I am in hospital at least once a month with it, my GP can't seem

>to get control of it even with all the inhalers I am on.

>

>I find that the asthma really affected me, after I had the first attack

>I was terrified to go out of the house or be on my own as I was really

>scared that it would happen again. I'm a bit better now, but if it's

>really kicking off I get nervous.

>

>My little sister has asthma - but mine is not like hers, she will

now

>over a period of time that her asthma is dipping due to her falling

>peak flow readings, I however can have a great peak flow in the morning

>and by the afternoon be in hospital or on oral steroids. My GP says

>that I have bronchial spasms that shut my airways of quickly which

is

>why I get so bad so fast.

>

>I am gradually learning how to deal with it, I now Know when to

>increase my steroids etc and feel I have a much better handle on it

>than I did. I know my limits and things. The only thing is it still

>really scares me and I don't know anyone whose asthma is like mine,

>don't get me wrong I know there a thousands with worse asthma, but

I

>would just like some advice or feedback, and I'm hoping to make a

few

>friends too.

>

>With love

>

>

>

>

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