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15yr. Old daughter has exercise induced asthma -

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pam26689
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She went skating last sat night and has not stopped coughing since! It's got worse and today is day 5. Her throat is very sore, a little tightening in chest. New to using inhaler. How often can she use for this bad cough? When should we go to doctor ? Can fre breeze set it off if she got a big whif of it? Help!! She is miserable ☹️ Also is she contagious? Just bad cough / sore throat/ tight upper chest. No puking or bathroom stuff, or stuffed head or nose ? My dad has been taking chemo and we don't want him to get sick; were around him. Thank you

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  • manda08392
    manda08392 pam26689

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    Asthma is not contagious. Yes, febreeze could set it off if she's already experiencing symptoms. I had childhood asthma and my neighbors perfume might not set it off if I'm having a good day but if I was already experiencing shortness of breathe and a strong odor (for some reason flowery and chemically like cleaners were the worst for me as a kid) hit me then my airways would tighten more and I would have to sit very still and use my emergency inhaler at least 3 times before I would start getting more air. This would also increase my heartbeat a lot which is unnerving as a kid.

    The inhaler has instructions on it for max use in a time frame. It's been a while so I can't remember but if she's needing it more than 4 times in a 4 hour time frame then I think it's time to take her to the doctor. The sore throat is probably from the coughing which is her way of trying to force more air into her lungs and clear her passageways.

  • nigel28138
    nigel28138 pam26689

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    Hi I think a visit to docs or asthma nurse is in order they will be able to ensure she usesthe inhaler correctly she my be better off using a spacer as it slows down the process a little as you need to inhale gently. This helps to get the medicine deep in your lungs then the results may be better. But you can't be to carefull so I would make an appointment ,for peace of mind if nothing else hop this helps.
  • avnideshmukh
    avnideshmukh pam26689

    Posted

    You need to check with the doctor at the earliest. He can help you know the triggers and will suggest the right medication to treat asthma symptoms.
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