I went to the hospital around 2:30 this morning because I couldn't breathe even with my Albuterol inhaler. They said I shouldn't use it because it wasn't having good effects on me. The thing is, and I told them this, I was using it way too much. I was using it about 14 times a day - yes, I know, that's a lot. So I'm sure that's why it was having negative effects on me.
Anyways, I'm having a lot of breathing trouble. The Prednisone treatment they gave at the hospital is wearing off and my prescription for it isn't ready yet. I'm sitting here drinking black coffee with a tiny bit of milk in it because I heard it can open up the lungs. It's helping a little, but I'm still struggling to get in enough air. My inhaler is right next to me and I haven't used it since about 1:30 this morning and it's now 2:32 in the afternoon. So it's been a long time since I used it. The doctor at the hospital said that I should refrain from using it but I need help breathing.
So do you think I should take 2 puff of it right now? Will I be okay, you think?
I'm sorry this is so long, I just don't know what to do and I get really panicky when I can't breathe right; it's so scary.
Thanks so much for answering.
Oh, I'm also purchasing a cold mist humidifier later because the doctor said it's good for when you can't breathe.
Does it really help when you're having trouble breathing. I kind of doubt that it can help.
I'm not too sure when the prescription will be ready. My mom is actually on the way to drop it off now. My breathing isn't as bad as it was earlier, but it's just a little hard.
They actually didn't put me on any of that. Just Prednisone (I need to take it once a day for 5 days) and they told me to invest in a humidifier.
I will definitely call my doctor if it worsens or doesn't get better though. The hospital did say to check in with them soon, so I will definitely do that.