Expert: Bailey - 10/6/2006

Question
"i am asthmatic and i wud like advise on how to make it better so i can live an
easier life. i had an attack 3 days ago, it wasnt really serious i was able to
control my breathing with the help of my dance teacher. i am fine now but for
the last 2 days i have felt a bit wierd not really with it. And always being
concious that i may have another attack. is this normal. and is it usual to feel
under the wether after attacks? thank you. "

Answer
Jess,
 The best thing for treatment of asthma is to follow the course of action that your doctor suggessts. Take any medications he prescribes every day and avoid the things that trigger your asthma. Try to figure out what type of asthma you have - Exercise induced, Allergy induced..ect as treatment will be slightly different. It is not uncommon to not feel well for a few days. This can happen a few days before or a few days after an attack. You have an asthma attack becuase the airways swell up and get blocked. The swelling and blockage doesnt go away very quickly which can leave you feeling under the weather. It is important though to go to your doctor if you are still feeling this way. He/She will probably do a lung function test where you blow into a little device and it is a good indicator of the seriousness of your asthma and if another attack is likely to occur in the near future.
-Bailey