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BlueTaelon Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We've had bad luck with them and they made my asthmatic worse and she ends up with pneumonia every time even when its a brand new machine so no nasty bacteria in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebacabunch Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I don't think it would help the asthma one way or the other. The asthma cough needs a rescue inhaler and a steroid to get it under control. The humidifier would help a regular cough, but not an asthma cough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Humidifiers absolutely make my asthma worse--a lot worse. Then again, a really long, really hot steamy shower also makes it a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KathyBC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It's super dry in our house in the winter. My asthmatic dh also has chronic sinus issues; long, hot, steamy showers and the humidifer do seem to help him feel a bit better. One of the best things he's done for his asthma has been to get his sinuses - and allergies - under control with a sinus rinse kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 My suspicion is a person who has asthma aggravated by allergies might have increased symptoms with a humidifier. I believe, in addition to potential mold problems, they can promote dust mites. I thought some humidity did help my asthma cough. But I was completely viral, and caused by a vitamin D deficiency FWIW, with no allergy component. And the humidity didn't help nearly as much as a rescue inhaler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Dh spends most of his life surrounded by his allergens. The key seems to be washing them away with the sinus rinse, rather than letting them get trapped up there, leading to infections. It has really cut down on, though not completely eliminated, his steroid inhaler, rescue inhaler and nasal steroid use. ETA: When he's sick, he increases his meds use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I would use the humidifier if it a cool mist humidifier, not a steam humidifier. We had good luck using one, and humidity helps ds and I, but it made my dad's worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Try some magnesium. It's a smooth muscle relaxer. Standing out in cold air (but not too cold!) is more helpful to me than a humidifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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amo_mea_filiis. Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You could stick your head in the freezer for a minute. I think i remember reading that caffeine can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I am not bothered by our cool mist humidifier but we have a very, very dry home with wood heat and we monitor the humidity. We also clean the humidifier often. Sometimes I drink an infusion of nettles, and it helps most of the time. (Not as a substitute for meds!) I have never been able to rinse my sinuses but other family members swear by it. Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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besroma Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We thought we were really helping our son with asthma by faithfully cleaning and running the humidifier every night. Then....his allergist told us to stop using the humidifier because it increases the presence of dust mites. He said that the more humid the environment, the more conducive it is for dust mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sbgrace Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Is the rescue inhaler helping? How long does it help before you need another two puffs? If it's not fully helping or helping less than 3 hours you can up the dose according to my son's pulmonologist. If you pm me I'll give you what I know about upward dosing (this is pediatric but I think it would apply to adults too actually). Personally I'd try to up dose it to see if I could cut the cycle. If it's allergy related you could try a sinus rinse. Use distilled water for anything going into your nose. Do you think the hay and stuff is out of the house? Try hot wash/dry of sheets and having you and your husband shower and put on clean clothes before bed. Maybe you're taking the allergens into the bed with you on your hair and clothes. Can you do an over the counter allergy medication? If you're not getting response to the rescue inhaler you might need a steroid and I'd be hesitant to let it go to the end of the month. Will insurance cover another urgent care visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If you have allergy triggered asthma like I do, get a Neti Pot. It will change your life! They are pretty cheap at most stores. I use mine in the shower because it's just disgusting what comes out of my sinuses. :ack2: It has helped so much. It can be difficult to figure out the best angle for your head so you don't feel like you're drowning yourself, but once you do, it's easy. Seriously though, it's truly gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If you have allergy triggered asthma like I do, get a Neti Pot. It will change your life! They are pretty cheap at most stores. I use mine in the shower because it's just disgusting what comes out of my sinuses. :ack2: It has helped so much. It can be difficult to figure out the best angle for your head so you don't feel like you're drowning yourself, but once you do, it's easy. Seriously though, it's truly gross. My son's allergist, who also treats him for asthma, recommended this as well. Other than meds, reducing known allergens, and reducing your overall inflammation... I'm drawing a blank. What about allergy meds? Might those help the allergies which are exacerbating the asthma? The humidifier doesn't seem to help DS's asthma, though it does help his eczema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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