Question about Asthma and Pneumonia

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I found this board while trying to search for answers to my condition. I have been suffering from an asthmatic cough for the past few weeks. I went to an emergency care clinic because it became very hard for me to breath and my Albuterol inhaler was about to run out. I do not usually regularly have problems with asthma and I am not well informed so I am here to change that.

Here is my concern/problem. As stated above I went to an emergency clinic last night and the Doctor said that it sounded like I was having more problems breathing on my right side and had make get an x-ray. The Dr. stated that I have Pneumonia and gave me scripts for steroiRAB, Albuterol inhaler, cough suppressant, and an antibiotic. She advised me that if I was not better in a week that I should see my Primary Physician. The problem is that I am still having an extremely hard time breathing and I am in pain every time I cough. I do feel relief after I use the inhaler but after two hours (sometimes less) I am already struggling to the point that I need to use my inhaler again. The dosage is 2 puRAB every 4-6 hours as needed. I have debated going to the ER but I just really don't want to pay 100.00 for a breathing treatment and be sent right back home to still have the same problem. Even the breathing treatment I got last night was very temporary. What is to be done at this point??? Do they up the dosage on the inhaler? Thank you for any help!
 
Also, I don't know much about oxygen levels but when I was checked last night I was at 94% (This was taken an hour after I used my inhaler so I am sure it was less before then) and before I left the office after my breathing treatment I was at 98%.
 
Since you have pneumonia, a lot of your issues are from that. Once the infection begins to clear, your breathing will improve. They are not going to let you exceed the recommended dosage on the albuterol. The risks to your cardio vascular system would be too much. You're going to have to ride this out. Pneumonia is a serious infection. Be sure to take your meRAB as directed - esp the antibiotics. You might also try some steam therapy to loosen the gunk in your lungs so you can cough it up more easily.

Hope you feel better soon.
 
Yeah, like Titchou said, pneumonia and asthma make a bad corabination. Last time I had it I ended up in the ER and they kept me there for a very long time. If you're concerned, call up your primary care. Good luck.
 
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