Is it normal for asthma meds to make your lungs extra-sensitive?!
Question: Is it normal for asthma meds to make your lungs extra-sensitive!?
My asthma meds make my lungs more sensitive for an hour or so after taking them, and they feel more sore and initially weird, like you can feel the medicine in your chest!.
Is that normal and totally nothing to worry about!? Is that just a sign of it all working!?
I don't know what to really make of it!.
Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is that normal and totally nothing to worry about!? Is that just a sign of it all working!?
I don't know what to really make of it!.
Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Wow I know exactly what you mean! I take albuterol for asthma and I get the "sensitive" feeling too!. I have it where I can almost feel what's going on inside my lungs, which sounds odd to most people probably!. I think it's normal for the meds to do that!. Asthma meds dilate the airway, and I'm sure you know that, which in turn causes that "open" feeling in your chest!. I wouldn't say it's anything to worry about!. You might call your doctor and ask if it is bothering you, or turn to your prescription-info packet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I couldn't put my finger on it, but i always suspected
something like this when i had to give medication to my son when small
i think it is good you are seeking information and hope you do put it to your
doctor!. Perhaps someone who is older and has many more years experience
with Asthma and medication may give you some insight too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
something like this when i had to give medication to my son when small
i think it is good you are seeking information and hope you do put it to your
doctor!. Perhaps someone who is older and has many more years experience
with Asthma and medication may give you some insight too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As far as I know, I don't think so at all!. My brother takes medicine daily for his asthma and he never has any problems such as the ones you have described!. Whether or not that is an indication that something is WRONG, I am not quite sure, but it's definitely not normal!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
What you are probably experiencing is the inhaler working to release the bronchial spasm!. Also, the inhaler may be irritating the lining of the bronchi, which were already irritated!. I would suggest a trial of an inhaled steroid like Fluticasone or Advair!.Www@Answer-Health@Com