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jaime


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I am 23 and noticed breathing issues a few years ago. I was in college at the time and didn't want to go to the doctor because I didn't have trouble breathing, I just didn't have as much breath as I thought I should have (and as I remembered having in High School).
 
After chest pains a few weeks ago, my worried and sweet wife convinced me to go to the doctor. After some pulmonary tests, EKG (to make sure the chest pains were not my heart) and X-rays (no heart swelling, thank goodness) the doctor said I had mild asthma and put me on Advair. It's been a week now, and if anything my chest hurts MORE. It's still not too bad, but I definitely don't feel any better.
I don't have major asthma attacks, but I do wake up sometimes with slight breathing issues and need to get a drink of water and cough a few times to go back to sleep. I also get a tight and painful chest (normally on the left side, but this morning on the right) sometimes.

What can I expect from the medicine and whats the best way?

Thanks in advance!



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jaime,

Hi and Welcome to my medical forums! aww

Let's first thank our dear wives for directing us to the good choices!

Well, as to your condition (mild asthma), I'm glad to say you're taking probably the most suitable drug.

Advair consists of two main components:
  1. One is a steroid which prevents inflammation of the lung passages.
  2. The other is a bronchodilator which relaxes the muscles in the airways to improve breathing

So, you can see it would help a lot in a condition like yours. However, as every drug has its share of side effects, so does Advair. The serious ones are:

  • bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);

  • chest pain, fast or uneven heart beats, restless feeling, tremor;

  • white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or

  • worsening asthma symptoms.


You should consult your doctor as soon as possible if you get any of these side effects. Advair should relieve chest pain, not worsen it. You will most probably ask yourself: "then why does it have contradictory effects like those?". Well, it depends from one person to another. Some people are sensitive to certain drugs, while others are not.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, and do not require you to consult your doctor about them, such as:

  • headache, dizziness;

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

  • dryness in your mouth, nose, or throat;

  • stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or

  • hoarseness or deepened voice.


So, you should visit your doctor and tell him about what you feel in order for him/her to prescribe an alternative drug that is less sensitive on your body.

Hope this helps and good luck! aww

Source: Drugs.com

-- Edited by Dr Haisook at 23:49, 2007-05-07

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Your doctor may prescribe things for you to use against what seems to be mild asthma which 
may not be too good for you in the long run. The Buteyko method is proven, safe and very 
effective. The book Close Your Mouth and ABC to be asthma free are self help books to teach 
yourself the Buteykjo clinic method. They are available from www.amazon.com for USA and 
amazon.co.uk for UK and other countries. Patrick McKeown a renowned practitioner teaches 
many other natural clinic methods at his site www.asthmacare.ie It will be well worth your time.


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