Question 1

what can i take for a wheezing chest?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: The sound of wheezing is from air vibration..It can be a heart or lung symptom, and needs to be checked out. Asthma and heart disease can sound the same so seeing a doctor is crucial.

Question 2

what should i take other than my inhalor to stop my wheezing?

Accepted Answer

Inhalers are best tr: Wheezing at your age could be due to asthma or copd, which is  much more common if you have been a smoker.  Combination inhalers with a long acting bronchodilator and a topical inhaled steroid are the most effective treatment for wheezing in asthma, especially if it is persistent asthma. Singulair (montelukast) is a tablet which is effective in controlling mild persistent asthma and as an add-on to a combinatio.

Question 3

whenever i take a deep breath, i start to wheeze. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be concerned enough to see a doctor about it. Either a general doctor or a respiratory specialist. They can examine you, get a good history from you and figure out what is going on.

Question 4

when you cough every day and have a distinct wheeze and bronchial secretions, what medications should you take?

Accepted Answer

Persistant asthma: Guidelines say start w/ low dose inhaled steroid and as needed rescue inhaler (albuterol). Combo inhaler (advair symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) dulera) might be overkill, but could start w them and ease back when better. Singular less attractive unless allergy a problem too. Should get PFT to assess lung function, and follow up to check progress. Allergy testing for root causes.

Question 5

im not a everyday oxygen person, but lately i have been getting out of breathe fast when i take off the oxygen i start to wheeze y is this?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: In general, the most common causes of shortness of breath are either heart disease or lung disease. Although there are many reasons for a person to wheeze, with your history of asthma it may just be your asthma flaring up especially as the season begins to change from summer to fall.  I think the bigger question is why are you requiring oxygen in the first place? Talk to your doctor about this.

Question 6

can i take theopline tablets for wheezing while being pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Asthma, pregnancy: Theophylline is deemed safe for use during pregnancy, but since it is a very weak bronchodilator it is of very limited use for wheezing. You will be far safer using salbutamol inhalers (Ventolin) and even better if you see your GP for combined asthma inhaler therapy with inhaled corticosteroids.

Question 7

my six month old is wheezing and coughing. should i take him in now? or wait until his well baby check (which is tomorrow)?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing : I would not wait on it, take him to the er and keep the appointment tomorrow.

Question 8

i am a woman with no particular allergies, take no medication, and have been coughed on by a sick friend. i am wheezing a lot. how do i stop?

Accepted Answer

Need physical exam: Often times a "cold" is followed by a wheezing illness, and often times it is a mild undiagnosed asthma. 
Usually bronchodilators medications (such as albuterol/proventil) prescribed by an MD can help. You will need to see an MD to get examined and treated appropriately

Question 9

on becotide for wheezing when i run. i take 4 puffs in the morn + evening. when i go to gym and run or jog for 2 minutes i wheeze. can i take another puf?

Accepted Answer

No: Becotide is an inhaled steroid and is not intended for relief of symptoms.  You should have an albuterol inhaler (salbutamol in britain) for relief.  Your twice a day inhaler should be changed to keep you from having symptoms.

Question 10

i am recently gone through covid i recovered at home. but now one thing is happening wheezing and cough it goes when i take anti-allergic medicine now from 2 days i didn't take medicine and today i developed same thing wheezing and cough?

Accepted Answer

: It appears that the Covid infection has sensitized your bronchial tree and caused the development of asthmatic wheezing. I believe that antibodies formed during Covid are the culprits. I recommend consulting a pulmonologist to assess you and get you properly treated and under control before you have a long drawn out course of bronchial asthma or asthmatic bronchitis.

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What should i take other than my inhalor to stop my wheezing?

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Whenever i take a deep breath, i start to wheeze. should i be concerned?

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When you cough every day and have a distinct wheeze and bronchial secretions, what medications should you take?

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Im not a everyday oxygen person, but lately i have been getting out of breathe fast when i take off the oxygen i start to wheeze y is this?

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Can i take theopline tablets for wheezing while being pregnant?

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My six month old is wheezing and coughing. should i take him in now? or wait until his well baby check (which is tomorrow)?

A member asked:

I am a woman with no particular allergies, take no medication, and have been coughed on by a sick friend. i am wheezing a lot. how do i stop?

A member asked:

On becotide for wheezing when i run. i take 4 puffs in the morn + evening. when i go to gym and run or jog for 2 minutes i wheeze. can i take another puf?

A member asked:

I am recently gone through covid i recovered at home. but now one thing is happening wheezing and cough it goes when i take anti-allergic medicine now from 2 days i didn't take medicine and today i developed same thing wheezing and cough?

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