Question 1

can asthma meds cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, yes: Many medicines can cause asthma as a side effect, (airway tightness rather). The most known for that are the LABAs (Long Acting Beta Agonists) meant for long term control of asthma and for airways to remain open for a longer period, but unfortunately led in some patients, especially during an asthma flare, to a paradoxical effect: airway tightening!! Hence the black box warning by the FDA

Question 2

when do you stop the asthma meds and go see doc?

Accepted Answer

Don'tStop 1st See Dr: I'm not sure what you're asking...If you have asthma, take your medicine(s) regularly as prescribed by your dr. Once your symptoms are well-controlled, follow-up with your doctor to ask if you can start taking less medicine. But don't stop taking it on your own. Your symptoms could return which could be dangerous.

Question 3

do you think i should go to the emergency room if i am out of asthma meds?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Obviously if you are having symptoms you need immediate medical attention. Depending on their severity you may decide to go to the emergency room or a walk in urgent care center. Manage your asthma better, see an allergist and follow up regularly to avoid similar situations.

Question 4

been diagnosed with asthma now i have flu what meds can i take that won't xounteract asthma meds?

Accepted Answer

The basics: Flu treatment is mainly supportive with fluids/nutrition and occasional use of fever meds/pain meds. None of the common OTC products like acetaminophen or ibuprofen interact poorly with the common treatment for asthma. When you post a question the more specific you are with the meds involved, the more focused we can respond with an answer.

Question 5

i've been out of my asthma meds for a few months and keep having attacks, what are the health risks and is there anything i can do when have an attck?

Accepted Answer

Albuterol: Is emergency medicine  for asthma.Not taking medicine during asthma attacks can cause sever broncho spasm and eventually death.

Question 6

what can i do to give my 5yo relief for a non productive dry cough. had for 10 days and no response to otc or asthma meds?

Accepted Answer

See Below: If your child has been sick for 10 days, he should be seen.

Question 7

i have been sick for a week. i cough a lot it's gotten worse my cough meds and my asthma meds aren't working. what should i do? whats happening to me?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: An urti can trigger asthma and the medications you have may not be enough to control it, call your doctor to adjust your medications.

Question 8

ragweed triggers my asthma on allergy/asthma meds cant avoid being outside as i cover recess duty would using my rescue inhaler before going out help?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: what kind of asthma medications you are on, it also seems that you are on nasal medications too, Frequent nasal irrigation and adherence to your treatment medications plan are important, it also helps if you can apply a mask while outdoors. Ultimately you need to be evaluated by an allergist/immunologist,if you haven't done so a;ready for possible allergy shots (specific immunotherapy), good luck

Question 9

asthma. meds serevent (salmeterol) and pulmicort helpful?

Accepted Answer

The combination help: Pulmicort is an inhaled steroid that reduces inflammation in the lung. Serevent (salmeterol) is a long acting bronchodilator that when used with an inhaled steroid, can help the effectivess of the inhaled steroid. Serevent (salmeterol) used without the inhaled steroid can over 1-2 weeks or more can make asthma worse. Serevent (salmeterol) with asthma should only be used with an inhaled steroid.

Question 10

my 5yo has daily headaches- esp first thing in am. her sibs are complex, docs skim over her. history of osa but seems better. asthma meds. what poss causes?

Accepted Answer

Headache in 5yo: Do the headaches disappear during the day after she's been up and about? Did she have t&a for the osa? What do you mean by "sibs are complex"? Does "docs skim over her" mean she does not get a good exam? Please submit your question again and rephrase your concerns.

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Can asthma meds cause asthma?

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When do you stop the asthma meds and go see doc?

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Do you think i should go to the emergency room if i am out of asthma meds?

A member asked:

Been diagnosed with asthma now i have flu what meds can i take that won't xounteract asthma meds?

A member asked:

I've been out of my asthma meds for a few months and keep having attacks, what are the health risks and is there anything i can do when have an attck?

A member asked:

What can i do to give my 5yo relief for a non productive dry cough. had for 10 days and no response to otc or asthma meds?

A member asked:

I have been sick for a week. i cough a lot it's gotten worse my cough meds and my asthma meds aren't working. what should i do? whats happening to me?

A member asked:

Ragweed triggers my asthma on allergy/asthma meds cant avoid being outside as i cover recess duty would using my rescue inhaler before going out help?

A member asked:

Asthma. meds serevent (salmeterol) and pulmicort helpful?

A member asked:

My 5yo has daily headaches- esp first thing in am. her sibs are complex, docs skim over her. history of osa but seems better. asthma meds. what poss causes?

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