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Can Asthma Cause Chest Tightening And Wheezing?

I am wheezing more and more. Right now my chest is tight and the wheezing louder. I'm sitting at my desk after walking down the sidewalk. I went to the ER two weeks ago, because I could barely breathe after exercising. I went to a cardiologist Friday. He suspects that I have asthma. Everyone asked throughout the years, but I don't. I'm 30 years old. I don't like this feeling.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages due to seasonal allergy or asthma.

Management consists of:
1. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, it can be used during an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. Need for anti biotics can arise if there is a secondary infection. But this should be taken only under the guidance of your Physician.
5. Also make sure that you protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.

Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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Can Asthma Cause Chest Tightening And Wheezing?

Hello dear, Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages due to seasonal allergy or asthma. Management consists of: 1. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) So, it can be used during an acute attack. 2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma. 3. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. 4. Need for anti biotics can arise if there is a secondary infection. But this should be taken only under the guidance of your Physician. 5. Also make sure that you protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens. Wish you a good health. Take care.