How To Help Your Asthma
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2024
- In this episode of 'Talking with Docs,' our medical maestros delve into the world of asthma, decoding its signs, dissecting symptoms, and exploring the latest insights into effective treatments. Join us for a deep dive into the realm of respiratory health, as we uncover the nuances of asthma and share valuable insights on managing and potentially curing this common condition. Your lungs will thank you for tuning in!
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I like how in Canada you call them "puffers", instead of only "inhalers", like we call them in the US. I found that endearing. Love your videos!
Yeah we are puffers up here!!
😤🤣@@TalkingWithDocs
60yrs of Eosinophil induced asthma. I have had a fantastic respirologist for the past 20 years. Well controlled now with Advair, mometasone and Fasenra injection. 👍👍
Happened to me (puffer wasn’t working) and when I ended up in the Emergency I actually had pleurisy due to R.A. The Physicians removed 4 litres of fluid over a 4 day hospital stay. Scary and painful time but Ajax staff were amazing.
Oh, that had to be so painful! Sorry you went through that. ❤
Why are you not showing the use of spacer with the puffers? Medication delivery is increased dramatically with the use of a spacer. Not all inhalers need spacers, but those show in your video will help relieve the bronchospasm.
Absolutely, I agree!! You are delivering MDI efficiently by using spacer. If you are paying for this medication a lot of money, please deliver to your lungs like suppose to. Many times I instructed my patients how to use a spacer to deliver MDI efficiently.
I've been diagnosed with asthma fairly late in life. When I was younger my old neighborhood doctor told me it was female hysteria and told to breath into a paper bag (really!) and when I got a bit older I was told that it was my obesity that was causing shortness of breath. Although I'm sure the obesity didn't help, it wasn't the cause. No one ever suggested testing or going to a specialist. I had a really bad episode and ended up in emergency room and got finally got a diagnosis of asthma.
I have asthma! I'm a retired respiratory therapist/registered pulmonary dx in Atlanta. I didn't use an inhaler for years until I got a pneumonia shot! Yep! I'm now on Advair. Btw... I just got a recipe for baked chicken wings on Pinterest. 😊
I suffered terribly from asthma and after serious attack and a hospital visit I was referred to a respirologist and now very proud to say I have improved to almost 90% on my breathing tests.
But also have to add, that I am so tired of people telling me that their animal is hypoallergenic and are surprised when I leave their home because they don’t believe I can have an asthma attack near a dog or cat. We need to get this misinformation out there to people that there is no such thing as an non-allergic animal that won’t trigger asthma.
Please tell my wife that…and her cat.😂
So agree with you. It really crimps socializing
Especially as it's one of the hooks used by back yard breeders to get people to buy their puppies & kittens.
I disagree, I have a dog for 7 years, developed asthma 6 months ago and allergy test shows no relation to my dog. It is case by case and depending on your specific trigger
Some animals have very fine hair. It is difficult for us to detect it with the naked eye. It will be uncomfortable if you inhale it into your nose.
I developed asthma late in life.
Years ago I noticed while I was renovating my basement that I would wheeze after cutting lumber when there was dust in the air despite wearing a dust mask. I went to the doctor and he said you have asthma. He gave me a demo puffer to use when needed. It lasted me 2 years. As I aged it got worse and now my lungs are extremely sensitive to pollution changes. I no longer have to check the internet to see if the air is bad today. My lungs will alert me.
I’m still using the puffer “as needed” but that’s now become twice a day on average.
Both my parents were smokers and sometimes my brother and I would be locked in a car with 2 smoking parents in the cold of winter (no open windows) for hours.
We both use a puffer now.
To any future respiratory-challenged partner : the cat stays.
Got diagnosed with asthma in my young 20s. The test I had to take was being in a little phone booth (remember those?) and talking to the medical professional by intercom. Then the professional put something in the air which IMMEDIATELY triggered an asthma attack and freaked me out! Then the professional put an antidote into the air and I could breathe again. Very freaky and scary. 0 out if 10. Would not recommend. I've been to the ER for severe attacks too many times. The most recent was just last month. I hate that. I am grateful to say that my Albuterol rescue inhaler keeps me breathing OK 99.9% of the time.
I do wish epi pen prices would reduce in Canada to assure affordable.
The expiration date should be a topic too since they last without reducing effects longer than posted. When Pharma admitted while being interviewed, that really burned me looking at cost.
Yes they are expensive
I have adult onset asthma. Have been able to control. (Except when I laugh too much) - seriously. So, perhaps I’ll die laughing
Well laughing is good 😭
Well, if you're going to go .....😊
Same!
There are worse ways! ❤
I’m just a bit surprised that Dr Chau only seemed to talk about reliever inhalers rather than preventers. I use the latter (Clenil) twice daily, the idea being that I should then only need the reliever (Ventolin) rarely. It works for me!
I heard oil of oregano helps!
Yes, I was as well. It sounded rather different to what happens here in the UK. And also the diagnosis using a before & after of a reliever to see if it improves breathing. Morning & early evening peak flows can diagnose asthma. Some asthmatics, like myself, almost never wheeze, and some are like me - we have a peak flow well above the prediction for our age & height. My asthma plan has a number that I should seek help if I get down to it, but I would be feeling pretty ill some time before mine has sunk to that level!
@@ShunraCats I’m in the UK, too, so it does indeed sound as though protocols are different here. Having read your comment, I’m quite relieved that I do wheeze and cough, so know immediately when there’s a problem. My peak flow meter is such a useful tool as well, as I know what my ‘norm’ is and when to visit my GP. All best asthmatic wishes to you!
@@barbarak8158 anything scented can exacerbate asthma, including oil of oregano
What is the difference between Ashma and Chronic Asmatic Bronchitis?? I was diagnosed with CAB in my 50s
These guy's raise my blood pressure and make it skyrocket as they obviously have never had or dealt with severe asthma!!!
I’ve had asthma since I was little. Colds seem to always change into bronchitis and take longer yo get rid of than the rest of my family. It is scary when you feel like you can’t catch your breath
I’ve had asthma my entire life. The first maybe ten years or so, it was very chronic & prevalent . Any cold would morph into bronchitis and my asthma would exacerbate. Trips to the ER were not uncommon. This was the 1960s to epinephrine was the standard treatment. I was also tested for allergies and was found to have several, some pretty severe, so they started me on an allergy injection regimen. As I grew into adolescence, it got much better. In adulthood I rarely suffered from attacks unless I was ill with an upper respiratory infection. Now in my 60s it’s still present but very controllable. The treatments have come a long way in 50 years. I remember taking an oral medication called “MARAX”.😂. I doubt that’s existed in decades.
Did you ever have Quadrinol (spelling?)? That's the medication that my hubby remembers from the 60s that he says was the most vile thing under the Sun.
I took Marax!! I still remember the amber color liquid out of the brown glass bottle that had its unique taste. I was on that during the 70s and then a pill theophylline. I had a mechanical inhaler with a fan in it that would whirl when the powdered medicine was inhaled. At 18 I was not bothered with it until my thyroid quit working. Once that was under control no asthma. I was on allergy shots from 3 to 36. The south handled allergy treatment way different and same with Texas. Allergy shots don't work for me now. I'll keep exercising and using my breather fit as the medicine is very expensive.
Hope you are all well.
I developed asthma in my 20’s, I was surprised because I didn’t realize that adults could develop it.
Same!
Me too, though in my 40s! I was gobsmacked at first, but once I was on the right medication (Inhaled steroid) I felt so much better so quickly I stopped caring.
I’m an “unique” asthmatic … my asthma (spirometry) was diagnosed alongside with my GERD (reflux). I have 2 puffers; Ventolin and Symbicort (taken as needed). I do find that when I’m “twitterpated” (
@cherylsmith2345 GERD irritates your vagus nerve, which makes your asthma worse. I sleep on a wedge pillow to keep the acid reflux from coming up and damaging my esophagus as well as irritating my vagus nerve while I sleep.
I know what you mean by asthma getting worse when stressed out. I have ptsd and while I was grocery shopping, a guy suddenly ran into the store right towards me. I screamed really loudly, then I almost fell down from lack of oxygen. I was wheezing terribly and pulled out my albuterol. It was awful!!
One more thing: I read that breathing Himalayan salt air helps people with lung diseases. I bought a salt inhaler from Amazon and it really does help! Both my mom and I use them and she has gotten rid of her chronic cough. I hope this helps you! ✌🏼💖
Trilogy inhaler is wonderful ! Order this inhaler for your patients and they will do so much better !
I have asthma and tried Advair and that didn’t work so I used Trilogy and it works in three days !
Thank you for sharing
Trelogy is a combination inhaler for people whose symptoms aren't controlled by a simple inhaled steroid. But no-one should be getting it as a first line medication
love the humor with the docs great vid
Glad you enjoyed it!!
My 9 yr old had a dry cough that wasn't going away. I noticed when she was running or playing outside it was worst. Turns out she was allergic to a ton of trees. Started on a daily med and a rescue inhaler. She ended up outgrowing it.
I enjoyed this. Thank-You. I had asthma as a kid, usually on camping trips. I thought I outgrew it, as an adult, but my Dr told me it lies dormant and returns when you're older. It did, when I was in my fifties, but the inhaler as needed is great.
I wish you all the best.😘
Excellent one with the weather we are experiencing.
Aging into adulthood can be a serious situation after having as a child.
Thankful knowledge has improved along with medication options to manage.
So true!
Was told to take Symacort daily, did during Covid, stopped totally after, feel much better without it. Ventalin works well though when needed (less that I stopped using Symacort).
Does surgery trigger it? I haven't had mine bother me forever. I don't have it real bad. But my elbow surgery set it off during surgery. I felt bad about telling them I really don't get it much. My bad!😅 love your video's, informative and your humor is so fun!
Sometimes the irritation of the airway can be a trigger. Thanks so much!
@@TalkingWithDocs So I'll remember to take my inhaler for my next surgery thanks to you guys! You're both awesome!
I wasn't diagnosed until I had surgery. Something went horribly wrong and they had to bring me out of the anesthesia in the middle of the procedure. I came back hearing doctor and nurses loudly saying, Wake up! Wake up! Do you have asthma?" I woke up choking on blood. I said, "Was I dead?" Doctor said he thought my eye was going to pop out. Strange experience. Been on inhalers ever since.
@@LoriNuttall didn't the hospital ask you to take your medication with you?
My asthma was diagnosed after i was given a peak flow meter and had lower readings in the morning than the evening. The only ghings that cause me problems are viral infections- that was thd initial trigger - and other peoples smoke. Exercise, my cats & cold air are not a problem. I take an inhaled steroid every evening, needed a puffer type inhaler whdn i tripped playing pickleball & lznded on my ribs. Back to the dpi now, and the gym & hill walking
Yes the infections are a problem
I have been taking allergy shots for 3 years now and they have helped. I've used a puffer in the past when I had bronchitis and it helped tremendously. I'm sensitive to environmental things but really asthmatic around certain dogs. Fortunately, cats don't bother me (I don't get the wheezing) as badly as dogs. As always, great VLOG!
Very informative! Was just diagnosed with asthma and glad I found this video!!
I had exercise-induced asthma as a child. I grew out of it in junior high (and attribute that to getting a lot stronger after running track). I started having breathing difficulties again in my early 50's and take albuterol sporadically. It only helped significantly for a few years. I'll be getting tested for asthma this year, so your video is really appreciated.
I was diagnosed as an adult and so here in the UK 🇬🇧 some of us are advised to use a Brown inhaler daily as a preventative once in the morning and again once at nighttime and only use the Blue inhaler if required ie struggling with breathing because of asthma…..Thanks for this video 👍
Brown one is probably “Flovent”.
Qvar 100 (beclomethasone)
@@malekodesouza7255 The brown one is simply an inhaled corticosteroid. There are quite a few different ones, Flovent is simply one brand for one particular corticosteroid. Can't remember the brand name of mine, but it contains budesonide and is a dry powder inhaler, not a 'puffer' - a metered dose inhaler. I have an MDI as well that I got when I hurt mu ribs and couldn't inhale well enough to take the DPI one. It's used with a spacer.
@@markmw123 Another common active ingredient.
Thank you👍
great information on asthma. Learned a lot!
What about chronic asthmatic bronchitis which I always get in the winter time after finally being diagnosed with it 7 years ago.
Inhalers are wonderful things. The difference is night and day. Inhaler in the change room before hitting the ice for hockey and no more slowing down and gasping for breath for my 8yr old.
Agreed
Developed asthma in my fifties. Seasonal allergies, cold weather, cats, strong odors or perfume, foods like broccoli will get my asthma going. Sadly, I developed COVID last month and it along with the asthma sent me into the clinic twice for meds, x-rays etc. I actually went into bronchospasms from my ProAir Albuterol inhaler!! Scared the tarnation's out of me! At night I use Asmanex 220mcg Inhaler all year long. We have three air purifiers going, and no shoes are allowed in my house past the door. Asthma needs to be worked up and taken seriously. COVID drove that message home for me.Very informative videos good work guys much obliged. Good health to all.👋👋
Using a GOOD hepa filter air cleaner in the bedroom can really help.
White noise and clean air.
Win win!
depends entirely on what triggers your asthma. Mine is only triggered by smoke (none of that in my house) and viruses, so all it would do for me is cost me money. That's despite my cats often sleeping with me.
thank you for your educational videos. I am in my mid-50s and never had any breathing issues. I got GERD in January of 2023 which resolved by April, then got Covid (despite 5 vaccination) in March with very light symptoms. Then developed asthma since May. Due to overlap between GERD and Covid, it is not clear which was the likely cause (may be both). I really feel my asthma is impact of long Covid. Now on 2 daily puffers with a third as emergency inhaler.
Been on and off with asthma over many years, dust, animals, moisture, pollen etc all set it off, now in hot country and marine area, now asthma free
Very nice Dr Steve. It's -13C here right now 🥲
Why do some respirologists prescribe a prednisone burst and others like to taper prednisone. I just completed a 50 mg one week burst and I’m breathing better than I have in a year but the prednisone side effects are still happening (eg insomnia, face and hands swelling, exhaustion , increased blood glucose etc). What is better for an adult body ? Thank you
Is there a
difference between a Respirologist and a Pulmonologist?
Not really
Question? If & when we are showing symptoms, who do we see? A pulmonologist, an allergist, asthma person, or respirologist?
You start with your GP or Emergency Department if full blown attack.
There are a lot of tests to determine if it's allergic reaction, asthma or something else. The results determine who you are referred too. Sincerely hope you never have too.
My asthma doc is also an allergy doc. I don’t know if they all are. 🤷🏻. She’s awesome though.
If it's not an emergency, talk to your primary care doctor. They will know who to refer you to. I was referred to a pulmonologist.
Perfect timing. ESP Docs. Just diagnosed. I thought it was some side effect of beta blocker, but seemed to get worse after i had COVID. Even after 4 vaxx😮
I'm not surprised - beta blockers can aggravate asthma, and Ventolin (a common reliever / blue inhaler) is a beta agonist - the opposite. I'm also not surprised having Covid has made it worse - my own asthma developed after a nasty chest infection.
My asthma is going nuts after COVID. I understand.
Good day I had aboss who had puffer in 1 hand & cigerette on other hand Thanks
50 years ago I saw a lad get on a train, take a puff from an inhaler and then light a cigarette. Thankfully trains, buses, pubs, restaurants and so on in the UK are all non-smoking now. Bonus - a peek at the clientele smoking outside gives me a clue about what sort of place it is!
@@ShunraCats 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Smoking is such a horrible addiction that even having to use an inhaler doesn’t stop him from smoking. That’s so sad...
Years back, I was teaching in Daresalaam in Tanzania. Something happened, and I just couldn’t breathe. I tried to hide it from everyone, but it was quite scary. I think I had similar experience at some other times elsewhere later. I am not sure if it had something to do with humidity or dust in the air. I am not sure if this was asthma or just random occurrence.
No mention of prevention with steroid/laba? Daily use prevents my asthma attacks
My thoughts exactly
Is Bronchitis the same as Asthma?
Asthma worse for me in hot humid summer months
Can anxiety cause an asthma attack?
@cris_miko It has for me! I have ptsd and when a guy scared me, I had a terrible asthma attack and I had to use my inhaler and go home. I had been grocery shopping.
Different from they put soy in the food I can't breath?
Did he say “… it is reversible…” when asked if people can die of asthma?
Asthma is defined as reversible, hence him mentioning doing some sort of respirometry (maybe peak flow? He didn't say) and repeating it after a dose of a reliever medication. But some people have very hard to treat asthma, and there are a number of things which RARELY can lead to a fatal attack.
And you can rewatch the video to hear what exactly he said.
I have heard that asthma is a first world problem and not as prevalent in 3rd world countries, having something to do with weaker immune systems due to our cleanliness. Is there any truth to this?
Can wearing a mask prevent asthma? There are also inevitable dusts, irritating things, etc. in our daily lives.😷😷
So really nothing new in last 20+ years. Was hoping new treatments were on the way