What does the cough mean?

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What does the cough have to do with asthma? I am new and forget to ask all the questions at the doctors office. Since he has taken me off Advair for 2 weeks so I can have that test,(methacholine challenge) I have been coughing day and night. I do use my rescue inhaler when my cough gets real bad.


Barbara
 
I'm not sure what you mean by "what does it mean?" It means you are having some sort of issue - whether it is asthma or something else is to be determined. If the rescue inhaler stops it, that's an indication you do have asthma. If it wasn't asthma at all, it most likely would not help.
 
hi,
I wanted to make a helpful suggestion. I am new to this also. I wanted to let you know that when I go to the doctor I bring a list of questions, they are questions that I jot down as soon as they come to me. If I am experiencing something and find I have a question I write it down right then.

I keep adding to this if additional questions come up before I get to see him. I only go to the doctor when needed or about every six months. So I won't forget what to ask him I simply write them down as I think of new questions.

Also I am sure they won't mind if you give them a call to ask. They would be happy to help you out I bet you can always call them as needed since this is happening to you know. You are not alone, take advantage of their nice help.

I hope you cough settles and you feel better. Start your question List!

Take care
 
Hi,
When I start coughing it usually means a asthma attack is about to occur in which in I cough and cough and cough. My chest gets tight (feels like a elephant) is sitting on my chest.

Something has triggered my asthma such as perfume, smoke, and laughter. My understanding is that your bronchial tubes tighten and in coughing you're trying to get air threw the tight tubs. The inhaler opens up the tubes but it can take up to 15 minutes for the inhaler to work. Best to use the inhaler when you begin getting the tight chest.

Take care
Johna
 
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