What’s the Best Option For Mild Problem Posted: 04-10-07 01:58am
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
what’s the best way?
Thanks in advance!
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 04-10-07 09:44am
Welcome to ehealth.
If you feel that your symptoms are
worsening, then go back to the doctor and
tell them. The meds are supposed to help
almost right away so maybe they are the
wrong ones.
