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How To Treat Asthma?
Hello Doctor, 6 months ago I accidentally inhaled a full bottle of very strong bleach over a period of a week ( a bottle had spilled out of sight in the bathroom. I had been asthmatic in my teens but not used inhalers for over 20 years. My asthma is back and I now have the blue inhaler 2 puffs twice four times daily, but worse is my hypersensitivity to smells, particularly chemicals, but also food, clothing etc etc. I am unable to put the central heating on, can't travel (car smells of petrol, metal rubber), have in the last month got used to the smell of myself, any suggestions, my quality of life is zero
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Hello dear,
Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen.
Management involves:
1. Asthalin & Budesonide inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
Can be used during an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
3. Antihistamine preparations for symptomatic relief.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation.
Investigations like X ray of chest & Pulmonary Function Test will be helpful.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Asthma is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen.
Management involves:
1. Asthalin & Budesonide inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
Can be used during an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
3. Antihistamine preparations for symptomatic relief.
4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet.
5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation.
Investigations like X ray of chest & Pulmonary Function Test will be helpful.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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