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Hey all. I have had asthmatic bronchitis for about 6 weeks now an...

Posted at 11:43 AM on Apr 07, 2009 by elaina7, #40448
Hey all. I have had asthmatic bronchitis for about 6 weeks now and I have never had asthma or bronchitis before. It started off as a normal flu for 3 days with fever. Then when the flu went away, I started having trouble breathing and shortness of breath. I never had that before. The doctor told me it was bronchitis. All tests were fine. I was taking azithromycin (took 3 paks of them) and that was the only thing that made me feel normal, but it did not get rid of the infection. Then I was placed on cipro and steroids. Now I'm not on any antibiotics. I'm taking steroids and just started the advair inhaler. I was having asthma attacks and everything. Very scary. I was just wondering how long it took you to get over it and what you did to get over it. I have been to so many doctors and had so many tests done. It's affecting my life. I won't leave the house due to fear of having another asthma attack. I just hope I feel normal again soon, please.
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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 07, 2009 by vanessa74, #18687

It could be that you have now developed Adult Onset Asthma - this can be triggered by a bad chest infection, etc. The best thing to do (if you have not already) is to go see a Pulmonolgist and be tested - and then put together an Asthma Action Plan - a daily medicine (your Advair), a rescue medicine (normally Ventolin inhaler) and a plan for sudden worsening of symptoms, etc. If you are diagnosed with Asthma - It is not something that goes away - it must be managed for the rest of your life. I developed adult onset asthma at the age of 28 - I am 35 now and take Flovent daily, Ventolin as needed and more aggressive treatment for when I have flairs.. Best of luck to you.

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