AboutNeal Okerson Expertise I should be able to answer most questions about anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs. I also enjoy answering questions about understanding diseases. I should also be able to explain the goals and objectives of various pulmonary related treatments. Not an M.D., but worked in the field (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) since 1990. Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995. B.S. degree in Health Education (1987). Currently working (since 1993) as the Director of Clinical Education in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program in Western KY.
Question I have had athsma since I was in the first grade( I'm now almost 17). In the fifth grade, I caught Croup and it lasted for two months. Recently I've spent some time researching it and have found out that it should only last about a week and that mine was an increadibly severe case. I looked on about 6-7 websites and could not find anything relating to athsma. I was wondering if the reason I had it for so long was because of my athsma, and also, why my Albuteral no longer works ever since I got croup.
Thanks for your time!
-Gina
Answer Gina,
Sorry for the slow response - had some computer problems.
More that likely the croup caused a flair up in your asthma. Often when people get colds or other sicknesses, it will make the airways more sensitive/hyperresponsive. I cannot give you a good answer about why the Albuterol is not working for you. I can only suggest that you see your physician about changing you medication. Sometimes adding another medication will make the original med more effective. So don't throw it away yet. I have a couple of web sites for you to check out:
