tips for asthma attacks

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Hi, im 19 and have been diagnosed with asthma for about a year. (doctors think i had it before then, just undiagnosed) Anyway, im on Syrabicort but still have trouble breathing at night. Mostly chest tightness and shortness of breath. This doesn't happen every night but once every 2 or 3 weeks. My inhaler (albuterol) doesnt seem to help much, esp with chest tightness. Does anyone have any home treatments worth trying to help with either shortness of breath or chest tightness? Thanks for the help
 
Well, one simple thing is to keep breathing slowly and deeply through your nose. It can keep it from getting worse.

Also, try to reduce triggers in your bedroom. I'm very careful about dust, for example. Do you know what sets you off? Maybe the albuterol would work better if you took it earlier on nights when it is likely to happen?

One more thing. Inhalers work best if they are used correctly, which is harder than many people realize. Have you ever had a health professional critique your inhaler technique? Do you use a spacer with your inhaler? It really increases the useful dose in your lungs.
 
i do use a spacer with both my inhalers and was taught by a respiratory therapist. With that said, i haven't quite pinpointed my triggers... i know my history of acid reflux doesn't help but beyond that im not sure.
 
. If you feel that asthma attack is coming down, the important thing is immediately stop what you are doing. no matter how important .
 
OK, you are taking your meRAB correctly, that's good. Identifying triggers is definitely the next step.

Do you have allergies? Have you ever been tested for allergies? What time of year is your asthma the worst? Does exercise bring it on?

Have you ever tried elevating the head of your bed, to reduce nighttime reflux?
 
im on singulair for allergies but ive never been tested (cant afford) so i dont know my specific allergies. summer is worst for my asthma because the air is heavy here. my pulmonologist has me use my albuterol before exercise so that helps. i moved 5 months ago, the head of my bed used to be elevated but not since i moved.
 
If the cause of your attacks is acid reflux, no amount of asthma med is going to help. You need to get each issue under control in its own manner.
 
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