it's 4:22am on friday, may 27, and i am still wide awake. i actually have no problem about being awake at this hour, but today is different... i am awake and having difficulty breathing. yes, i am having an asthma attack.
i knew that this is inevitable... i knew that i only had a couple of puffs left in my inhaler last night, that's why i asked my mom to stop by the pharmacy and buy a new one... but she didn't. she might have forgotten it, or, she purposely did not buy one for me since she always insists that i stop using my inhaler. according to her, my inhaler keeps me fat... haha!!
anyway.. here i am, typing furiously, making an effort breathe and trying to resurrect this long forgotten blog, while desperately searching the world wide web for anything that i could do to help me in the predicament that i am in... in case any of you is interested of my find, here's the best ones yet:
1. Breathing Exercises – Breathing exercises are a safe and usually effective asthma attack treatment, one that does not involve drugs or side effects. Breathing exercises for asthma must be learned and practiced regularly for them to work as well as possible in preventing an attack and symptoms.
2. Steroid Inhalers – Steroid inhalers can be very effective with brittle asthma and many other types of this condition. These inhalers reduce inflammation using corticosteroids that are inhaled into the airways, so you can breathe with less difficulty.
3. Chamomilla – Chamomilla is one of the many homeopathic asthma remedies which are popular, and which work for some people with this condition.
4. Coffee – A common home remedy for an asthma attack treatment is coffee, the stronger the better. While this may not work for a severe attack, often a cup of coffee may short circuit an asthma attack before it becomes full blown and the symptoms worsen.
5. Epinephrine – Epinephrine is a common key ingredient in asthma medications over the counter, and is frequently used to control asthma without requiring a prescription or office visit costs.
6. Theophylline – One popular asthma attack treatment is the drug Theophylline. This is one of the most common prescription medications used to treat asthma, and the drug works very effectively in most patients to open the airways,
7. Vick’s Vapor Rub – For some individuals with asthma Vick’s Vapor Rub may provide some relief. This product is rubbed on the entire chest area, and helps to loosen and relax the muscles and tissue around the airways so breathing is easier.
8. Acupuncture -Acupuncture is one of the natural asthma cures that provides relief for a large number of people. This method has been used for a very long time, and is both safe and effective in most cases.
9. Steam – Steam is a popular home remedy for an asthma attack treatment. Water can be boiled on the stove, with the person having asthma leaning over the steam rising from the pot. A hot shower may also be successful in lessening or eliminating the attack.
10. Herbal Remedies – There are some herbs which may work to treat asthma, and these may be safe in most situations. If you take any medications you should always check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking anything new for the first time. Although usually safe, some herbs may interact with some medications and cause problems.
okay, so i actually tried two that are readily available, vick's vapor rub and coffee, but i am still here, still huffing and puffing and listening to the wheezing sound of my breathing.
oh, and did i mention that i am now pregnant? yup, i am! and as i am typing, the little bundle of joy inside of me is doing somersaults, as if to say, "mama, i need some oxygen here." for lack of something to do, i also researched the side effects of using an inhaler during pregnancy, and i have found out that, lo and behold, breathing is important. haha!! and the risk to the fetus from a mom not having enough oxygen outweighs the risk of the medicine.
i am actually aware that asthma inhalers are safe during a pregnancy because i was still using mine during my first baby, but not to the extent of how i am using my inhaler for this second pregnancy... i mean, before, my ventolin would last 2-3 months, but now, my asmacaire would run out in 15 days. seriously.
it's really getting harder to breathe now.. :'( i'll do what i can for now, hopefully i can get my hands on an inhaler in a couple of hours. for now, i'll just sit and watch the sky as light begins to peep through... or write about another something later...
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