What Could Be Causing Symptoms Of Asthma Flare Up, Barking Cough, And Blocked Nose?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jul 2018

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 Answered on

Fri, 2 Dec 2022 Last reviewed on

Question : hi, for the past week ive been in an asthma flare and have had a deep barking cough. ive been taking my ventolin and symbicort but it hasnt improved. it gets worse when im walking around or rushing and after i wake up. my stomach also hurts from coughing. ive had no other symptoms appart from a slight blocked nose. what could be causing a flare up? thank you, i

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most common cause for asthma flare up is viral infection.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Most common cause for asthma flare up is viral respiratory tract infection.
So you might be having acute rhinitis due to viral infection which is causing flare up of asthma.

Another common possibility is exposure of inhaled allergens like dust, pollens, chemicals, fume etc.

Since your asthma is not controlled by Ventorlin and symbicort you may need oral bronchodilator (acebrophyllin) and oral corticosteroids (methylprednisolone).
Please let me know if you have any known allergies.

I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.

Thanks.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj