Question 1

can you suggest a means to get my doctor to prescribe me an asthma nebulizer and cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

: nebulizers for asthma went out with typewriters and dial phones. Metered dose inhalers with a holding chamber if needed are more medically appropriate for inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators, usual asthma medications.

Question 2

can i take codeine cough syrup & benadryl (diphenhydramine) with lexapro not at the same time my dry cough from asthma is getting really bad?

Accepted Answer

Not appropriate : Asthma coughs do not respond to cough surup. You need asthma medicine like albuterol . It is really important to keep asthma under control to protect lungs later on.

Question 3

will regular cough medicine help me to loosen up phlegm due to asthma? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

Mucolytics OK: I discourage people from using otc cough preparations if they have asthma. These combinations often have antihistamines that thicken secretions and can worsen your cough. Simple mucolytics like Guaifenesin (robatussin, Mucinex (guaifenesin) ) are helpful.

Question 4

what chesty cough medicine is safe to take  if i have asthma and under active thyroid?

Accepted Answer

An expectorant: An expectorant cough syrup should help with a "chesty" cough to help breakup mucous. You could use one with a cough suppressant if the cough is bothersome, sleep disturbing or painful.  Mucinex (guaifenesin) or Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm or Robitussin or Robitussin-DM would be good choices or their house brand equivalent and no problem with asthma or underactive thyroid.

Question 5

what cough medicine can itake while taking strattera (atomoxetine) my dr said just now that ihave asthma i knew i had it she has me on low dose inhaler not help?

Accepted Answer

Asthma, cough, ADHD: Cough is most probably due to asthma. Because of airway hyper sensitivity, asthma patients cough. Continue the inhaler, if not better, she will probably add controller med. Continue strattera (atomoxetine) as prescribed.

Avoid cough triggers, e.g. Strong odors/ perfumes, allergens, quit smoking if you do, keep yourself hydrated. Honey in tea is a good cough suppressant. See your doc. If not better.

Question 6

hoarse cough shortness of breath since 2 days early in the morning when im sleeping. goes away after taking cough medicine after an hr.asthma?

Accepted Answer

May be: or airway hypersensitivity, also check your sinuses, cough medicine would help momentarily, check with an allergist if you have a specialist around, but start with your regular doctor, you will need a bronchodilator to help your cough first, and other controller medicine might be needed in addition to treating any other condition like sinusitis, good luck

Question 7

itchy throat every night then asthma attacks, what medicine should i take? should i take antihistamine? a cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation: This certainly sounds like alleriy induced asthma- I would not advise self mediciation since you should get allergy testing and pulmonry function testing: most OTC mediciations will NOT help in these circumstances. Call for a medical appointment ASAP.

Question 8

asthmatic child coughs till he pukes. will cough syrup help?

Accepted Answer

Cough syrup: Over the counter cough syrups are not helpful.

Question 9

i have a persistant cough for the past two weeks. im asthmatic but it doesn't fel like i need my inhaler. i ben taking nortuss (cough syrup) and syrte?

Accepted Answer

Try your inhaler: If you have asthma and are coughing but don't feel very bad & your inhaler doesn't make the cough better for a few hours then its probably not an asthmatic cough. Coughing could be due to post nasal drip from allergic rhinitis or sinusitis, from inflamed throat & vocal cords, or from acid reflux. A symptom that has lasted for 2 weeks & can't be explained deserves a visit to your doctor.

Question 10

my lil one is 2yrs 5mnths. she has been diagnosed with asthma.. 4 weeks ago she was having a cold and it's not going away.. her paed told use to use illiadin n aspelone syrup 4 5-7 days but still the cough and congested nose doesnt go away. plz help.

Accepted Answer

Asthma ages: It is difficult to diagnose children under 6 years old with asthma. Tipical colds last 7 days with cough disappearing after 3 weeks. There are many things that can cause long periods of runny nose and cough, like two back to back colds that seem like just one long one or allergies. If sx have been lasting longer than usual it is best for the child to be seen again.

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Can you suggest a means to get my doctor to prescribe me an asthma nebulizer and cough syrup?

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Can i take codeine cough syrup & benadryl (diphenhydramine) with lexapro not at the same time my dry cough from asthma is getting really bad?

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Will regular cough medicine help me to loosen up phlegm due to asthma? please help me docs!

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What chesty cough medicine is safe to take if i have asthma and under active thyroid?

A member asked:

What cough medicine can itake while taking strattera (atomoxetine) my dr said just now that ihave asthma i knew i had it she has me on low dose inhaler not help?

A member asked:

Hoarse cough shortness of breath since 2 days early in the morning when im sleeping. goes away after taking cough medicine after an hr.asthma?

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Itchy throat every night then asthma attacks, what medicine should i take? should i take antihistamine? a cough medicine?

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Asthmatic child coughs till he pukes. will cough syrup help?

A member asked:

I have a persistant cough for the past two weeks. im asthmatic but it doesn't fel like i need my inhaler. i ben taking nortuss (cough syrup) and syrte?

A member asked:

My lil one is 2yrs 5mnths. she has been diagnosed with asthma.. 4 weeks ago she was having a cold and it's not going away.. her paed told use to use illiadin n aspelone syrup 4 5-7 days but still the cough and congested nose doesnt go away. plz help.

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