I have been diagnosed with asthma today. Out of the blue.
I have had breathlessness for a long time, and a persistent cough for months. The GP blamed my weight. I put my foot down a couple of months ago,and asked for further investigation.
My chest x-ray came back clear, so I was told to see a nurse for tests. I didn't know what tests.
So, after a 30 minute appointment I have a peak flow monitor, various things to puff, and a chart to fill in for a month before I see her again.
The ventolin made a difference within 20 Mons. This should help my energy levels too.
I feel cross and tearful. Another health condition!!! And one which could have been treated years ago.
I despair at the fat mantra for all health issues.
Anyway, will this affect my blood sugar levels? The asthma nurse didn't know.
Hi
@lucylocket61
sorry to hear the shock Dx.
but i suppose if you have been breathless for a bit, other thoughts may have entered your head,
so as
@DCUKMod says ay least it's got a name,
and from one who has had it since age 11, it's not the most difficult to look after, given certain important aspects.
( And i do wonder if that low mood feeling could be related to feeling a little poorly, even if it is the broken window syndrome at work, as in we don't really notice the drop off in performance over time ? )
Personally i'm on beclamethasone, and salbutomol
brown for a puff or two each morning as preventive.
the Blue as and when when chest is tight or i'm a but more breathless then usual.
i had ventolin for many years no worries, then one issue of it, made me so VERY shakey, i declined to use it,
so docs switched me over and all good since.so be aware there are alternaives if one doesn't really suit,
Most asthma has a trigger or two, did they say what yours was ?
Mine is Dust Mite..(the Micro bits of skin we shed as humans )....and lately cats, i fear
As you know i'm T2 and i haven't found or felt that asthma has increased my BG,
(but i suppose realistically, how would i really know the difference,)
it doesn't FEEL like it does, by meter reading etc,
But what i do know is that since Low Carbing MINE has very much reduced...so i hope that you low carbing and once trigger found and eliminated, that will be of the same help for you.
i do still take one brown spray each day, but blue is almost unneeded.
I hope that whatever triggers you, can be easily spotted and eliminated and/or reduced considerably.
back in the day when i got DX it was a scratch test like noughts and crosses on my arm, a drop or this a drop of that, and Dust Mites was BINGO...not sure how they test for it these days.
finally as an aside, without meaning to worry you, asthma can be serious,
stay on top of med replenishment, and always have a spare with you, for re-assurance and good measure.
and if your that breathless, 999, NOT try heading to doctors like i did.
It's been my only real bout since age 30+ ( when my asthma returned, with a vengeance)
it was a few years back., and knocked me for 6, for weeks after
.
Once over it, the worry made me search online, and Web side i found Ginger tea, and began making it.
look it up, it has bronchial benefits, but as always due diligence is required.
I however found it useful and where once i got a heavy cold every single year,
since that time i've been very lucky and at worst had only sniffles...
https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/a/info/wellness/asthma-support
best wishes,
@lucylocket61
just like T2, it is manageable, many have it and live happy lives.
some are even sportsmen + sportswomen.
EDIT: Two links to help. One with information IF your at all worried in the future
the other is an action plan, so your ahead of the game.
https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/when-to-go-to-hospital/.
https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/manage-your-asthma/action-plan/