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Newly diagnosed, need some answers :)

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valentina4991
valentina4991

So I was diagnosed a borderline asthma very recently. My main symptom is shortness of breath. It's like I always need to work extra hard to breathe in and it can't go all the way In or I can't yawn properly. It gets worse when I work out or talk. I don't think I've ever had an attack, but this constant feeling of air shortage often makes me hyperventilate which then makes me dizzy. I'm also a mouth breather because my nose is constantly blocked. Since I was diagnosed I tried ventolin once but there was no relief at all.

Has someone had these symptoms?

Has anyone tried Buteyko breathing method and is it any good?

Any ventolin experiences?

Any other suggestions, tips, advices?

I'm determined to tackle this and hopefully without any serious drugs...

Thanks! smile

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  • jay7196
    jay7196 valentina4991

    Posted

    I have your symptons  I have chronic bronchial asthma since a kid ( now ancient and still alive ! )  Used Ventolin for years, worked ok for me with another controlling drug. Now use Symbicort 160 and carry with me as my asthma is instant, cant get a breath in. Mouth breathing for me is fatal . why is your nose blocked ? I swear by my salt pipe, best money I ever spent, maybe that would help you  its natural. Good luck .. jay
    • valentina4991
      valentina4991 jay7196

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply smile I don't know. It's pretty much always blocked and no one seems to know why.
  • Lizzie46881
    Lizzie46881 valentina4991

    Posted

    Hi Valentina

    I've had mild asthma all my life (I'm in my fifties now) and have fortunately been able to contol the symptoms with ventolin.  For me the thing is not to panic when it comes on as that makes it worse.  I also have problems breathing through my nose but its never been a particular problem, sometimes I can, sometimes I can't.  I have other allergies too including hayfever which seems to be related to the asthma and blocked nose.  I take the sedating anti-histamine hydroxyzine for allergies but am finding its not enough when then pollen count is high so mat go to my gp to see if I can up the dose.

    Good luck with the ventolin, there is a technique to it so maybe a trip to your practice nurse would help?

    God Bless

    Lizzie 

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