Question 1

i suffer from asthma, and sleep apnea. i brought a air purifier to remove smoke from neighbors. now my sinuses are dry even after using saline. help!!

Accepted Answer

Room humidifier/meds: are you taking any antihistamine medication? I suggest a room humidifier to help and steam showers 4 times daily- deeply inhale the steam. Stop any and all antihistamines and review current meds with your physician

Question 2

everyday i feel short of breath no matter what i am doing. yes i have asthma and sleep apnea but i don't like sleeping on my sleep apnea machine?

Accepted Answer

Nike Commercial Wisp: When things are EASY to do  often times their value is minimal.  When things are HARD to do then, almost always results have IMPORTANT VALUE. Do you take your medication and follow directions of your doctor for your asthma? Does "don't like sleeping..." mean that you DON'T use your machine as you should? Then, you will feel tired and be breathless. And nobody will be able to fix it. "Just Do It."

Question 3

is it ok to take like 400-500 milligrams of magnesium every single day long term? it works wonders for my asthma, anxiety, and sleep?

Accepted Answer

: Not OK: Tolerable upper intake level (without risk of adverse effects) of  magnesium for adult is 350 mg per day.  Hypermagnesemia can result in serious consequences.

Question 4

i have pots, heart failure and asthma. i sleep with my head raised about six inches. i am short of breath when i lie down. why?

Accepted Answer

Fluid in the lungs: this is typical for heart failure...when you lay down, the fluid in your lungs accumulates in the lower parts of the lungs so it gives the feeling of shortness of breath..the treatment is taking the heart medications regularly including the water pill..its ok to sleep on many pillows or raise the head of your bed.

Question 5

can i get some advice for mild asthma-sleep apnea and i feel nauseated?

Accepted Answer

Treat sleep apnea: Your asthma may contribute to the sleep apnea. If  you have been tested, i recommend a c-pap to treat the apnea. Not sure why you are nauseous unless you also experience a mild case of gerd.

Question 6

please help, i've stopped taking diasapam 4 nights ago, still taking amitripyline and stains, blood pressure pills and asthmas med.not sleeping .

Accepted Answer

Diazepam: Diazepam  withdrawal can be associated  with trouble sleeping. Should talk with your doctor about yiour problem.

Question 7

i get involuntary deep single gasps for air several times an hour every day. i have asthma, sleep apnea and was just diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure. these weird gasps happen without warning and scare everyone around as well as myself?

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorder/Neuro: The increase in intracranial pressure must be further evaluated and treated. This may be a major cause of the respiratory pattern and contribute to your apnea. Your sleep report may be uploaded during a virtual consult for review.

Question 8

why does asthma appear just before sleep and in the early morning?

Accepted Answer

Control: Night time symptoms of asthma usually indicates a need for better control. May be related to a need for change in controller inhaler.  Also possible that bedroom contains higher amounts of "triggers" . There are possible links to the body's own steroid rhythm that may be at its lowest very early in the morning. Check with your physician and reevaluate your bedroom fro triggers.

Question 9

can i take kalms sleep tablets if i have asthma?

Accepted Answer

Avoid : Good morning, the ingredients in kalms sleep tablets are natural plant extracts. The problem is that we do not know what effect you will have on your immune system. I would advise against taking this, especially with asthma.

Question 10

asthma, headache, can't sleep 2nd night now?

Accepted Answer

maybe: Maybe it is time to consider visiting an er for treatment. I see corticosteroids in your list of meds, not sure your dr discussed, prescribe / suggested beta2 agonists (like albuterol /salbutamol; standard in the us and many countries for acute episodes). If it is severe enough, and acute, not treating it as soon as possible (and as intensively) will unnecessarily make you feel bad.Get better soon.

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I suffer from asthma, and sleep apnea. i brought a air purifier to remove smoke from neighbors. now my sinuses are dry even after using saline. help!!

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Everyday i feel short of breath no matter what i am doing. yes i have asthma and sleep apnea but i don't like sleeping on my sleep apnea machine?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take like 400-500 milligrams of magnesium every single day long term? it works wonders for my asthma, anxiety, and sleep?

A member asked:

I have pots, heart failure and asthma. i sleep with my head raised about six inches. i am short of breath when i lie down. why?

A member asked:

Can i get some advice for mild asthma-sleep apnea and i feel nauseated?

A member asked:

Please help, i've stopped taking diasapam 4 nights ago, still taking amitripyline and stains, blood pressure pills and asthmas med.not sleeping .

A member asked:

I get involuntary deep single gasps for air several times an hour every day. i have asthma, sleep apnea and was just diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure. these weird gasps happen without warning and scare everyone around as well as myself?

A member asked:

Why does asthma appear just before sleep and in the early morning?

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Can i take kalms sleep tablets if i have asthma?

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Asthma, headache, can't sleep 2nd night now?

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