Allergies, asthma, just plain can't breathe!

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,392 Member
    I'll apologize up front and say I didn't read all the replies, so if this was mentioned already..uh oops.


    I used to have allergies fairly seriously - for a couple months in the spring and fall I was miserable and popping pills and always had a headache.

    My remedy is/was Neti Pot. Serious. Drug free, and it works great. You can use it daily or ten times a day, there are no side-effects to worry about.

    You might be better off logging off MFP today - if cats bother you. :ohwell:
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I've never found one that works. I've tried it all and pretty much have to moderate myself when my allergies/asthma kicks in. I just do walks and a bit lighter lift on those days. Luckily it doesn't happen too often.
  • Insanity2bSane
    Insanity2bSane Posts: 204 Member
    I have a son who suffers from asthma as well as allergies. Allergic to everything. I try not to do the steroids unless absolutely necessary but when it high allergy season like right know I have seen that it really helps to get him on a maintenance medication. Right know he is on Qvuar and Flonase. (He's only on these when the asthmas really acts up. When I'ts controlled I take him of the medication.)This really helps keep asthma attacks under control otherwise if he has an asthma attack then I have to do the steroids. As far as natural remedies I also do Allertonic which is for allergies and supports respiratory systems. I also boil water and add a few drops of teat trea oil, eucaliptus oil and rosemary oils. Then he inhales the steam. It helps clear out sinus and helps him breathe better.

    I always try to the alternative medicine but remember that sometimes it's also necessary to do conventainal medicine. Also it's important to control what triggers allergies or asthma. Outside your home you can't especially if it's allergy season but inside the home you can. Was linens at leas once a week. Hypoallergenic pillows and covers are a must. Dust and vacumm frequently. I don't use harsh cleaners when cleaning either. Laundry detergent I don't use anything with color colors or scents in it. I think also that clean eating really helps with the allergies. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    I take symbicort. It's the best drug ever! 1 puff twice per day and I never get wheezy or tight, unless I come into contact with animals and even then it's a lot less severe than it used to be.

    In terms or allergies you need to get rid of the allergens that affect you. Dust mites are a big trigger for me too. Best thing I ever did was get an anti allergen foam mattress and pillows.

    Good luck, it's not a pleasant feeling. And very dangerous if not controlled. But I guess you know that? Breathing is pretty important! :wink:
  • hmlane31
    hmlane31 Posts: 1 Member
    I have recently decided to take up jog/walking to start training for a 5k. I am a beginner and need some advice. I have exercise induced asthma and am finding it hard to continue my exercise routine. I have a ventolin inhaler that I can use, but is not really a "rescue inhaler". I need some tips from anyone with EIA on how to control my breathing so I don't feel like I am going to suffocate while jog/walking. I also need advice on how to get rid of the annoying, but ever present "side stitch".

    Thanks!
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    My allergist put me on Dulera twice a day for my asthma, I take zyrtec daily for my skin reaction to water (I'm sure it helps keep down the rest of my allergies), and she recommends that I use a neti pot (I actually have on that is a squeeze bottle instead of the neti pot, it works better for me) with a warm saline solution one to two times a day as needed. She's tried all the nasal sprays on the market and they don't help (over the counter vicks nasal spray seems to work though.) But I can't take decongestants at all due to a pseudoephedrine allergy (not fun finding that one out the hard way!)
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I have recently decided to take up jog/walking to start training for a 5k. I am a beginner and need some advice. I have exercise induced asthma and am finding it hard to continue my exercise routine. I have a ventolin inhaler that I can use, but is not really a "rescue inhaler". I need some tips from anyone with EIA on how to control my breathing so I don't feel like I am going to suffocate while jog/walking. I also need advice on how to get rid of the annoying, but ever present "side stitch".

    Thanks!

    I don't have EIA, so I can't advise on that...though I wonder if there's breathing techniques you could learn, or use a rescue inhaler before a run.

    As for the "side stitch", I still get them on occasion, but they've improved as I've gotten more fit and can run longer distances (I run 5k distance at least 3 times a week-started training at beginning of the year). Best thing to do is to slow your pace, but not stop (just run through it), and work on breathing and exhaling as deeply as possible while running. Making sure you're hydrated enough before a run helps prevent them.
  • gritsinct
    gritsinct Posts: 14 Member
    I'm glad (and sad) to find out I'm not alone in having so much trouble with running and breathing this time of year... and how other people are dealing with it. (I am responding so I have this thread... some great info here!)

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