|
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
|
 
|
|
|
|
|
| Author |
Message |
czarny
Silver Member
Joined: 17 Apr 2002
Posts: 274
Report abuse
|
 Posted: 07/08/06 - 23:00 Post subject: Does having asthma cause constant respiratory infections? |
  |
|
I have 29 years and troubles with asthma for two years. For these two years I had three upper respiratory infections. This UR infection was harsh. I’m tired. Can anyone tell me if he has the same problems, and how is he dealing with them?
|
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
capelle
Newbie
Joined: 07 May 2006
Posts: 3
Report abuse
|
| Posted: 07/15/06 - 17:54 Post subject: |
|
|
I had problems with upper respiratory infections from early age. I tend to get bronchitis from 3 to 5 times per year. So, I know what you are going through. There is a high possibility that the medications that you are using are your upper respiratory infections. But, I had a new insight from my friend who consulted a doctor he met. He said that I could be allergic to something, probably dust. He says that because my body is constantly fighting the allergens, my immune system has no strength for fighting with other diseases. I have appointment with allergist next Friday. Maybe you should consider that, too. Hope that you are well now.
|
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guest
Guest
Report abuse
|
| Posted: 02/28/07 - 11:08 Post subject: reply |
|
|
I disagree with the other person that said that its allergies.. I am not saying it could not be it but, I have been told by my doctor that the reason I keep getting sick is because having asthma lowers your immune system, therefore you will get sick twice as much as a person without asthma. I try & stay away from other sick people if at all possible, I wash my hands all the time, I stay away from smokers and I take 1000 Mg of esterc plus a multi every day, I am still getting sick, but it's not as bad & it doesn't last that long...I know the post is old, but I thought it might help someone else with the same question, who's looking thru the posts.
Help this helps |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guest
Guest
Report abuse
|
| Posted: 11/14/07 - 20:38 Post subject: Asthma and respiratory infections |
|
|
In my opinion there is definitely some corrrelation, to what extent I'm not sure. It is very difficult to determine what has taken a toll (Asthma or Allergy). Either way, I ended up with a respiratory infection and bouncing between antibiotics...........
I have just ended two years of agony. One sinus infection after another. It was really beginning to affect my psyche. My allergist realized that I had been treating my allergies but totally ignoring my asthma. She suggested Xolair. Once I started, I noticed a huge difference. So far, I haven't had to get antibiotics which had gotten to be routine. Now, my concern is whether I will have to take Xolair indefinitely - even though it works, it is very expensive. |
|
|
Back to top
|
|
Did you find this post useful?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
