Chest tightness

Ok guys, I have been home for over a month, I am able to go5to6 hrs at night with no chest tightness. But I have chest tightnessm burning in my lungs and shortness of breath. I am still on the 4hr nebulizer treatments. Is the albuteral habit forming? Should I be worried? Or is this normal? Thanks for any replys. Talk at yall Thursday.  Kris

Kris,

Wow, do I know how you feel right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had that all last week and I still don't feel 100% but my appt is today. As far as I know the Albuterol is not habit forming. It wasn't helping me much last week though. The breathing exersizes I was told to do did help some. Take a deep breath in , then purse your lips (like you're going to whistle) and slowly exhale. I googled "trapped air and asthma" and was amazed at how much I found and this is exactly what they have you do.

Good Luck and we'll talk Thursday, I'll let you know how I come out at the docs!


Hugs,

Tiercy

Breathing exercises is great to do when feeling chest tightness. FANTASTIC TO HEAR THAT SOME OF YA'LL ARE USING IT!!! Air trapping occurs in all asthmatics to some degree. The American Lung Association has an education program called Krames on Demand. They have excellent step-by-step instructions for pursed lip breathing exercises & controlled coughing techniques.

Hope you're feeling better!