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My choice- Asthma or acid reflux ?

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christine10269
christine10269

Since using bectamethosone inhaler , I have suffered terrible acid reflux. GP says it has nothing to do with inhaler-- Computer says No !!

Stopped taking inhaler and no more acid reflux but coughing again.

What now - Asthma or acid reflux ???

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  • Nanny1086
    Nanny1086 christine10269

    Posted

    Hi there ,,,,,what a choice ,,,,can I suggest the following ,

    do you take any other medication ,,,,I ask because like you I started to get reflux.and I couldn't think why after all these years of same inhalers etc ,,,then after trying many other things I started to leave a gap of 10/15 minutes between each inhaler ,and the tablets for my blood pressure I take at midday ,problem solved ,hoe this is of some help ,

    • christine10269
      christine10269 Nanny1086

      Posted

      Hi there, thanks for your reply. I have taken lansoprazole for last 20 years for ulcer and hiatus hernia. Never had problem since but only having problems since prescribed inhalers after bronchitis at Christmas.

      thanks

  • nalia
    nalia christine10269

    Posted

    wat an awful predicament to be in. Really feel for you. I have acid reflux and take omeprazole for it. I also have asthma. I know that oral steroids can increase stomach acid. Perhaps rinsing your mouth after taking the inhaled steroids will help them not "wash" into your stomach. Taking it with a volumatic spacer may also help, but you may have been advised about these two things anyway. Perhaps a non-steroidal second inhaler would help - a bronchial dilator, like Serevent to take along with a reliever like Salbutamol. They are not suitable for everyone though.
    • christine10269
      christine10269 nalia

      Posted

      Thanks naila, I hoped the GP would change my inhaler but she says it's all in my mind !
    • nalia
      nalia christine10269

      Posted

      Aw drs says "it's all in the mind" far too easily. They do not have the resources to screen for things holistically and keep plugging away to resolve enough issues with people;...very dangerous and people suffer. Please persist. You could ask to see specialists to discuss these complications further...both conditions can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, reducing quality of life and can be life-threatening. You deserve with such a complex case, to have drs spend enough time and patience resolving this for you, even if you have to re-visit and monitor regularly. Often inter-specialist advcie needs to be sought. You could ask to be referred to a Gastroenterologist and a Respiratory Consultant too. Also...if you need help with self-advocating you could contact~

      https://www.asthma.org.uk/

      & sometimes consultants will write to one another to join up care approaches. You could look into Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder too. Just some more thoughts! Ncool

       

    • Nanny1086
      Nanny1086 nalia

      Posted

      After each use of your inhaler you should always rinse your mouth ,if not it ,,it can lead to a dry mouth/throat and a husky voice ,
  • Roym99
    Roym99 christine10269

    Posted

    Asthma is caused by allergies. But some acid reflux gas enter mouth and cause breathing difficulties and finally aggravates. The main asthma allergies are environment and food. I think if you avoid wheat and milk related foods, you can bring the attacks under control.  Try this.

    For acid reflux, you should see a Gastro-enterologist and find a solution.

     

  • jay7196
    jay7196 christine10269

    Posted

    Hi Christine, all I would say is change your doctor or demand to see a specialist, you must not let this doctor insult you. For the acid reflux you need a complete change of diet, stop eating supermarket rubbish and find a farmers market. Good Luck . .
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