Question 1

i used to have asthma when i was a little kid. it went away after using my inhaler for a while. but now i think it came back. is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's actually pretty common for someone with childhood asthma to have recurrence as an adult. I have had that too.

Question 2

i have asthma since i was a kid.but it inactive for 20yrs now.could it be bcoz i never used any meds for asthma back then?i never used an inhaler.

Accepted Answer

Confusing statement: Your statement gives no clue whether your asthma is active now or not, or what your question is.Much of the wheezing in early childhood will disappear by school age.True asthma varies in its intensity need for any treatment over time and as the patient ages. Treatment is based on stabilizing function, not a "cure".How you treated it then is likely irrelevant.

Question 3

hi, i have been using an asthma inhaler for over 12 years now. i was diagnosed at a government clinic back then. i continue using the inhaler to this day but i have never been diagnosed by a dr. are there tests i can do to get a diagnosis from a dr?

Accepted Answer

reactive airway Dz.:  Actually, if you want to confirm if you in fact have asthma  and that the treatment plan is appropriate- it is best to be seen by your doctor. A full history can be taken with physical examination. Depending on the doctor, pulmonary function tests may be requested.

Question 4

i keep losing my voice every few months, feel constant need to clear as if there is phlegm stuck, thought it was my asthma inhalers but now its back again and it is awful and i am on the phone at work, its hard for customers, co workers and myself, and i

Accepted Answer

Rinse: Rinse your mouth after using the inhalers. Sometimes there is a fungal infection which may develop following the use of inhaled steroids.

Question 5

i have had asthma since i was a child. i have not had to use it in a long time. i end up contract the covid virus 2wks ago. symptoms were mild, its been 14 days now since my first symptoms. my asthma is acting up now can i take an inhaler is it safe?

Accepted Answer

How severe?: Most young individuals with COVID-19 have no symptoms at all.  Of those who do, respiratory symptoms are the most common, especially if they have prior asthma, bronchitis or chronic lung disease.

Yes, you may need an inhaler - but there are many to chose from.  They look alike (like pills look alike from the outside) but are fundamentally different.

Schedule a “formal” consult and we can discuss

Question 6

red bumps on back of tongue and small area of white coating around them on taste buds. been there for 2 weeks and no pain. use asthma inhaler.

Accepted Answer

What inhaler?: is it a steroid inhaler? if yes, so make sure you rinse your mouth and throat after using it, yes at times you may have fungal infection from steroid particles deposits on the back of the throat / tongue, if that stays, see your doctor for assessment, good luck

Question 7

breathing great, dr told me 2 wean off alvesco (ciclesonide) inhaler. 3 days off & asthma coming back. i have hashimotos, tsh .3 now. some anxiety + gerd too.

Accepted Answer

Go back on it: Unless you have mostly avoided the allergen triggers or the asthma was triggered by a viral infection, the recurrence of asthma should be expected once off of a controller drug.- think of it as insulin for diabetes. If you want to reduce the drug intake, consider an allergy consult: to identify the triggers and perhaps a course of allergy shots to modify the disease in a long term basis.

Question 8

i used to have asthma in the spring but now i don't have to use my inhalers anymore. do i still have it?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Asthma is when your airways are more inflammed and sensitive than regular airways.  You may have a milder form of asthma as well as allergies which can cause your asthma to flare up during certain seasons of the year.  As long as the air can easily move through your airways despite having that inflammation, then you would not be noticing your asthma.

Question 9

hard to breathe a little, had asthma when i was young. feeling choked, don't have inhaler, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Consider: medical evaluation to determine if you still have reactive airways. If you develop significant difficulty breathing obtain emergency medical intervention.

Question 10

when i was 5 my teacher thought i had asthma but i didn't. i'm now 15, i sometimes have a hard time breathing and using an inhaler sounds like heaven.

Accepted Answer

Asthma: See your doctor for an updated evaluation. Allergy, sinus infections, reflux or primary lung or tracheal or even heart problems could contribute to your symptoms. Don't suffer - get help!

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I used to have asthma when i was a little kid it went away after using my inhaler for a while but now i think it came back is that possible

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I used to have asthma when i was a little kid. it went away after using my inhaler for a while. but now i think it came back. is that possible?

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I have asthma since i was a kid.but it inactive for 20yrs now.could it be bcoz i never used any meds for asthma back then?i never used an inhaler.

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Hi, i have been using an asthma inhaler for over 12 years now. i was diagnosed at a government clinic back then. i continue using the inhaler to this day but i have never been diagnosed by a dr. are there tests i can do to get a diagnosis from a dr?

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I keep losing my voice every few months, feel constant need to clear as if there is phlegm stuck, thought it was my asthma inhalers but now its back again and it is awful and i am on the phone at work, its hard for customers, co workers and myself, and i

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I have had asthma since i was a child. i have not had to use it in a long time. i end up contract the covid virus 2wks ago. symptoms were mild, its been 14 days now since my first symptoms. my asthma is acting up now can i take an inhaler is it safe?

A member asked:

Red bumps on back of tongue and small area of white coating around them on taste buds. been there for 2 weeks and no pain. use asthma inhaler.

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Breathing great, dr told me 2 wean off alvesco (ciclesonide) inhaler. 3 days off & asthma coming back. i have hashimotos, tsh .3 now. some anxiety + gerd too.

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I used to have asthma in the spring but now i don't have to use my inhalers anymore. do i still have it?

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Hard to breathe a little, had asthma when i was young. feeling choked, don't have inhaler, what should i do?

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When i was 5 my teacher thought i had asthma but i didn't. i'm now 15, i sometimes have a hard time breathing and using an inhaler sounds like heaven.

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