Scranton, PA
A 27-year-old male asked:
Asthma 3 months after pneumonia. symptoms of hyperinflated lungs and hyperventilation syndrome. i know i need to see my dr, but what can i do for now?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Asthma uncontrolled: It seems your asthma is not controlled. A pneumonia can trigger asthma symptoms and they can linger for a while. You need an inhaler to help you breathe. I would go seek immediate medical attention if you are having trouble breathing.
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Dr. Karen Sibertanswered
Anesthesiology 41 years experience
Depends how severe: If you're really having trouble breathing, go to the er at once. If you have a doctor already, see if a prescription for an inhaler can be called in to your local pharmacy. But you need to see a doctor to make sure your breathing problem is really asthma or something else, possibly recurrent pneumonia. Hyperventilating isn't necessarily a sign of asthma.
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Last updated Jun 25, 2014
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