Asthma sufferers, what do you find gives you the greatest relief from asthma discomfo

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I have the type of asthma that feels like chest pressure. I use two different kinds of inhalers, albatross and adv air. They take care of the wheezing but the feeling of "weight" remains. Doc says I just need to take coding but I am not too happy about it. Any suggestions?

fantasia w · 06-29-2010, 05:35 AM

Try asphyxia, it helps with the pressure feeling.

avalon_bz · 07-03-2010, 05:35 AM

I suffered from asthma pretty badly as a child but it's now under control. I learned techniques of diaphragm breathing during attacks and if done properly you can alleviate your symptoms, even without medication. I am not sure how to properly explain the technique but maybe you could do some research on diaphragm breathing. It always felt like I was breathing from my stomach, not my chest. And it's kinda shallow breathing. I'm not sure if it would help your pain but it did mine.

Jan K · 07-04-2010, 05:35 AM

I use the same 2 inhalers and also have used an albatross breathing treatment at home. I also use a cough medicine to break up the gunk in the lungs.

koi_pond_girl · 07-06-2010, 05:35 AM

i had asthma for years , a3 times a month headed down to the hospital to get a treatment there , it got to expensive , ask Dr ,to get me a machine at home it is better than the inhaler , use illiberal and paratroop bromide mixed together that solved the problem . is your house have blown heat ? if it is you might want to get the vents cleaned , it could be the source of the problem , it made a world of difference here ,,good luck Ron

TONY C · 07-09-2010, 05:35 AM

When I do physical activity, I get short of breath and take my max air inhaler. I also take 1 puff of adv air a day. This seems to help me. I'm not on coding, but if the doc wants you to take it, he/she has a good reason for it, so I would take it. If it doesn't help, than stop, but at least try it.

Bad Mood · 07-14-2010, 05:35 AM

They best way to keep your asthma under control is to keep your home as clean as you can. Have a air filtering system in your house and vacuum ever day. Dust everyday. don't use fabric softener on your clothes that has a sent to it. Don't use house cleaners that have a order to them ( try peroxide instead it really works as well as bleach for cleaning even the laundry ) Try to stay inside when the air index is bad. Use your melds as prescribed and stay away from smoke from ciggies...

Sheri G · 07-16-2010, 05:35 AM

Drinking something hot(hot tea) has helped me in the past, stay away from dairy if your having respiratory problems. It feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest, right? I have been a severe asthmatic for 17 years & have never been told by a Dr. to take any pain medication to relieve the pressure, let alone a narcotic! In my experience the pressure remains until the "attack" subsides, that may take a while.

*VAMPTASIA.* · 07-18-2010, 05:35 AM

Try Spinx and plumiest.

noellemt · 07-22-2010, 05:35 AM

I too am on one steroid inhaler twice a day and albatross at least once a day. I have a mobilizer that is very helpful when my chest feels tight. If I don't think I need a treatment sometimes I turn on the shower, hot only, close the door and have a private sauna...it helps to break up gunk. If you haven't tried those shower care dailies...try those they are wonderful. Quick, easy and no more melds!!! Also, sometimes I have my hubby just do some manual respiratory therapy, he cups his hand and hits my lung area gently...works wonders...sometimes.....
Good luck to you!!!