12th February 2005
Jiloa,
I just finished replying to your other post, but wish I had read this one first. I am also overweight about 70 lbs. My allergist told me to my face that my asthma would improve dramatically if I lost weight. She is the only doctor that has told me that concerning my asthma. I have had sinus and allergies and did not develop asthma until I was 45 (I am 48 now). I, just lilke you, develop a cold which turns into a cough that lingers forever! I have never had to go to the ER but I felt really crummy. I monitor my peak flow very well and I have never gone below my 80%. I use Advair, albuterol as needed, and the vitamins and herbs I listed in my other post. I have been on Advair about 9 months and it has really helped me. I also have GERD (acid reflux) and losing weight will help that also. My blood pressure and blood sugar is also a little high and losing weight wil help , too. So, I have tons of reasons to lose weight. I have lost a measly 3 lbs this month, but I guess its a start. I developed this respiratory infection Tuesday and the doctor has me on an antibiotic, cough syrup, and a 6 day steroid pack. My cough is not very productive, but the medicines are starting to help some. So, yes, losing weight will help your asthma and also exercising and giving your lungs a real workout. If you are like me, walking up several flights of stairs is not easy. But the more we do the more our heart and lungs will adapt. Good luck and I will stay tuned to encourage you all I can. :angel:
Cindy
As for the nasty cough, I am taking Tussionex (prescription). But also what helps me is drinking tons of water and also hot drinks like tea. Something else that helps is to eat a hot pepper or something really spicy.
Oh, don't give up on the Advair! It took me months to see a real difference. The side affects are really minimal since it is a not an oral steroid.
I just finished replying to your other post, but wish I had read this one first. I am also overweight about 70 lbs. My allergist told me to my face that my asthma would improve dramatically if I lost weight. She is the only doctor that has told me that concerning my asthma. I have had sinus and allergies and did not develop asthma until I was 45 (I am 48 now). I, just lilke you, develop a cold which turns into a cough that lingers forever! I have never had to go to the ER but I felt really crummy. I monitor my peak flow very well and I have never gone below my 80%. I use Advair, albuterol as needed, and the vitamins and herbs I listed in my other post. I have been on Advair about 9 months and it has really helped me. I also have GERD (acid reflux) and losing weight will help that also. My blood pressure and blood sugar is also a little high and losing weight wil help , too. So, I have tons of reasons to lose weight. I have lost a measly 3 lbs this month, but I guess its a start. I developed this respiratory infection Tuesday and the doctor has me on an antibiotic, cough syrup, and a 6 day steroid pack. My cough is not very productive, but the medicines are starting to help some. So, yes, losing weight will help your asthma and also exercising and giving your lungs a real workout. If you are like me, walking up several flights of stairs is not easy. But the more we do the more our heart and lungs will adapt. Good luck and I will stay tuned to encourage you all I can. :angel:
Cindy
As for the nasty cough, I am taking Tussionex (prescription). But also what helps me is drinking tons of water and also hot drinks like tea. Something else that helps is to eat a hot pepper or something really spicy.
Oh, don't give up on the Advair! It took me months to see a real difference. The side affects are really minimal since it is a not an oral steroid.