Chest Infection and Asthma
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I've been struggling with an exacerbation of my chronic Asthma for four weeks now, have been monitored by my GP weekly and about 10 days ago gave in and started 30mg Prednisone, I was reluctant to start it as I'd (finally) successfully tapered to 13mg from 15mg.
But I'm not doing well, am now into a second course of antibiotics and a further week of 30mg prednisone but still cannot shake off this infection and resolve my wheezing. Due to fly out on a month's trip on Wednesday (Asia cruise and China land tour) and am anxious as I'm feeling so rough.
Anyone else had a problem with asthma/infection/prednisone? I'm assuming its taken hold because my immunity is lower? Any tips? I'm paying close attention to getting good nutrition and keeping up the fluids.
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EileenH Elizamc
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I'm inclined to feel that you may need an expert lung specialist rather than just a GP. Have you had a sputum sample cultured to be sure the antibiotic is right? Although if it is a viral infection they won't help. I've had the flu that has a real chesty cough as part of its joys and even younger and healthier people not on pred have take 3 to 4 weeks to get anything like over it.
And are you sure about your trip feeling like this? Long haul flights with chest problems are not good.
Kassiebeetle Elizamc
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Morning, I too have had some exacerbation of my Asthma but no infection. My GP has told me to double my Asthma sprays for a few days. Seretide from 2 puffs to 4 puffs twice a day and Atrovent from 1 puff to 2 per day. I don't increase my Pred. This has been working well. I never had any probs with my Asthma until the last 3 years. Hope this is a help to you. Have a nice trip.
Cheers
Kathy