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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Asthma / February 2004Breathless, scared newbie needs quick advice to get thru the day
i've been struggling with dry, extremely swollen nasal passages, all my efforts directed at keeping some trickle of airflow thru one or either nostril. been to several md's, ENT's, did all the antibiotics, prednisone treatments, etc. now it's just down to me, my Flonase, my saline solution and some Vicks vaporub like stuff. anyway, the scariest thing i'm experiencing now is that even when i do have an opening and *should* be able to breathe okay, it seems like my body doesn't absorb or can't process the air. i suck it in and feel breathless still. it's this feeling like you just can't take air in. i've been told it sounds like asthma. i'm wondering if there is any reasonable over the counter med that could be used to help this situation until i can get to a doc, get diagnosed and get something better - which, as you know takes time. it's sunday, i'm desperate. i'll make an appt tomorrow but it could drag on and on before i'm able to really get any help via the medicos. thanks much, iJah >i'm wondering if there is any reasonable over the counter med that >could be used to help this situation until i can get to a doc, get >diagnosed and get something better - which, as you know takes time. >it's sunday, i'm desperate. i'll make an appt tomorrow but it could >drag on and on before i'm able to really get any help via the medicos. Have you tried Afrin (or a similar nasal decongestant spray)? IMO, you should ask for a referral to an ENT. -- "It's not American foreign policy, or the plight of the Palestinians, or America's longstanding support for Israel. A group of people with money and weaponry have simply decided that we, as a civilization, are unfit to live, and want, eventally, to exterminate us." 'Christian Century' magazine > i've been struggling with dry, extremely swollen nasal passages, all > my efforts directed at keeping some trickle of airflow thru one or [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > iJah You sound like me at night. Not only does one nostril close up at night , my labored breathing affects my heart rate and sleep. This occurs when I am in traffic during the day or if I eat before bed.I was told I have asthma, I don't have asthma, I have acid reflux , and well its one long negative story about which is which. I think I might have nervous stomach and so acide reflux but . I am not sure why if its acid reflux my nostril closes up.lol My nostril is dry and I don't have any mucous. This usually does happen after I eat though , not sure why. I just bought a humifider for my room and it seems to have worked a bit maybe try getting this . Do you have a good filter for you heating system? STEVE > iJahSucks > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >it's sunday, i'm desperate. i'll make an appt tomorrow but it could >drag on and on before i'm able to really get any help via the medicos. Where do you live that there are no hospitals... hospitals are open 24/7... get yourself to an ER. Or can't you tear your trolling a.s away from the Super Bowl... hehe ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." iJah wrote: >>i've been struggling with dry, extremely swollen nasal passages, all >>my efforts directed at keeping some trickle of airflow thru one or [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >>it's sunday, i'm desperate. i'll make an appt tomorrow but it could >>drag on and on before i'm able to really get any help via the medicos. >Where do you live that there are no hospitals... hospitals are open 24/7... get >yourself to an ER. Or can't you tear your trolling a.s away from the Super [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >```````````` >"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." we have lots of hospitals with emergency rooms that are usually packed, chaotic, waiting rooms because everyone who stubs a toe, drinks one two many beers, has a headache or a stiff neck shows up demanding service and overwhelms the system. I thought the emergency room was only to used only as a last resort in a real *emergency* where you have a problem that absolutely cannot wait or is severe enough to warrant a lot of concern. A place where they handle things like strokes, heart attacks, gunshot wounds, car accident victims, etc. I didn't feel I was at the level of full blown emergency. Maybe I need to drop the idea that the ER is only for extreme emergencies. I mean, after all, if you get into trouble on a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday around here - there is no where else to go. We don't have many 24/7 rapid response care centers. >anyway, the scariest thing i'm experiencing now is that even when i do >have an opening and *should* be able to breathe okay, it seems like my >body doesn't absorb or can't process the air. i suck it in and feel >breathless still. it's this feeling like you just can't take air in. >i've been told it sounds like asthma. You're actually quite right about the body not being able to process the air you suck in. Your basic problem is almost certainly chronic hyperventilation, a disorder characterized by breathlessness and low Carbon dioxide from actually breathing too much. Carbon dioxide is one of the main agents that helps release Oxygen from the hemaglobin and into the tissues where it is needed. With low baseline CO2 level, your body is not getting the oxygen it needs. Paradoxically you need to breathe less to reverse this problem. You've actually got more than enough CO2 in your blood, but instead of it being released it goes off on a wasted trip back to the lungs. You can't take pills for that. You have to retrain your respiratory center to adapt to higher CO2 levels. If you don't believe this, look up the "Bohr effect" in any good physiology text book. Take care Peter Kolb BSc(Eng) MSc(Med) Biomedical Engineer pkolb@wt.com.au ___________________________________________________ Free information provided by grateful ex-asthmatics http://www.wt.com.au/~pkolb/buteyko.htm __________________________________________________ >>anyway, the scariest thing i'm experiencing now is that even when i do >>have an opening and *should* be able to breathe okay, it seems like my [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >You're actually quite right about the body not being able to process >the air you suck in. Scam alert! Mr Kolb has be promoting this scam for a while. He keeps sending his pitch to new people hoping that the regulars won't warn you. -- "It's not American foreign policy, or the plight of the Palestinians, or America's longstanding support for Israel. A group of people with money and weaponry have simply decided that we, as a civilization, are unfit to live, and want, eventally, to exterminate us." 'Christian Century' magazine > >anyway, the scariest thing i'm experiencing now is that even when i do > >have an opening and *should* be able to breathe okay, it seems like my [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Your basic problem is almost certainly chronic hyperventilation, a > disorder characterized by Kolb's desire to sell breathing lessons. > If you don't believe this, you are right; it's just a scam... > > Take care to avoid Kolb's advice at all costs... |
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