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Asked 11/29/2011

Could these symptoms mean I have asthama or that I could be developing asthma?

I have difficulty breathing, but mostly in the evening and at night. It's not that I can't breathe, but it feels as though I am not getting enough air, even when I take a deep breath. It's like the air will not get deep enough into my lungs. It occurs when I am sitting or standing but tends to feel worse when I lie down. (I don't have any symptoms of a cold, flu or respiratory infection and this problem is not constant, but comes and goes).

I have always loved scented candles, but have noticed over the past few months that when I light one, I have difficulty breathing (or rather that feeling of not getting enough air). This also occurs when I am near someone who wears strong perfume.

I have noticed this happens when the weather changes from cold to hot and hot to cold, although this summer, on the very hot humid days, it was also bad.

It seems that this lasts for a few days and then goes away for a while. My mom had asthma, but I attributed it to the fact that she smoked, which I have never done. Also, my mom wheezed which I do not. Could this possibly be asthma or is it more likely some weird allergy?

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/3 - Submitted 11/29/2011

Hi,

This may be due the problems like Sinus infection or dust allergy. For sinus infection, you have to consult a doctor and treatment is necessary. Since you feel that you do not have cold, dust allergy can also create breathing problem.

Make your living room dust free. Do not use perfumes which makes breathing problem. This problem is because of any dust particles or even air pollution. Some people may face sneezing problem when they get out from bed in the morning. This is also because of dust allergy.

1.Make your room clean and neat and do not work where dust particles deposits.
2. Drink hot water during night, if possible always use hot water. This will help to relax for your breathing problem.
3. Water plays a major role for our body. So try to carry purified and hot water when you go outside.
4. Consult a doctor and treatment is necessary if it is identified as sinus.

When I had this same problem, one of my friend suggested to take triple guard tablets. This should be taken as one course for 15 days. Our body will give some problem like cold, fever when there is a change in season. For this he suggested me to take this tablets once in a year.

 
 

Answer 2/3 - Submitted 11/29/2011

Actually your symptoms can be attributed to allergies and/or asthma, but I would suspect both. The reactions to extreme changes in temperature are consistent with asthma as well as the reactions to scents and perfumes.

I developed asthma at age 30 and until then didn't have allergies or asthma, (although there was a strong family history). I don't necessarily make audible wheezing noises with an asthma attack. The bronchial tubes constrict, the lining swells and can become inflamed and mucus accumulates. This causes the difficulty breathing. Often bouts of coughing will accompany an asthma attack due to the mucus.

Sometimes I am having difficulty breathing that is barely perceptible until I do something strenuous or even talking on the telephone I notice I am getting "winded". Asthma is often worse at night than in the day. Perfumes and scents are triggers for many asthmatics, (myself included). Inhaling frigid air in the winter can be a nightmare.

I would suggest that you promptly see your doctor or an allergist. If you are developing asthma, you should have medication on hand for attacks at all times. There is no way to predict with certainty when you will have an attack or how severe it may become. In addition, if you contract a cold or respiratory virus, (or, God forbid, influenza), you can get into serious trouble without an emergency inhaler. Seek medical attention as a precautionary measure.

 
 

Answer 3/3 - Submitted 12/2/2011

Thank you for the response, g8orgrrrl. I do appreciate it and hope that you are feeling better at this time. I do wish you well.

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