What’s the best option for mild problem

What’s the best option for mild problem
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shawnconnery
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Apr 21, 2007, 4:47 AM

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I am 23 and noticed breathing issues a few years ago. I was in college at the time and didn't want to go to the doctor because I didn't have trouble breathing, I just didn't have as much breath as I thought I should have (and as I remembered having in High School).

After chest pains a few weeks ago, my worried and sweet wife convinced me to go to the doctor. After some pulmonary tests, EKG (to make sure the chest pains were not my heart) and X-rays (no heart swelling, thank goodness) the doctor said I had mild asthma and put me on Advair. It's been a week now, and if anything my chest hurts MORE. It's still not too bad, but I definitely don't feel any better.
I don't have major asthma attacks, but I do wake up sometimes with slight breathing issues and need to get a drink of water and cough a few times to go back to sleep. I also get a tight and painful chest (normally on the left side, but this morning on the right) sometimes.

What can I expect from the medicine and what’s the best way?

Thanks in advance!

logan
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Apr 25, 2007, 1:51 AM

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Your doctor may prescribe things for you to use against what seems to be mild asthma which may not be
too good for you in the long run. The Buteyko method is proven, safe and very effective. The book Close
Your Mouth and ABC to be asthma free are self help books to teach yourself the Buteykjo clinic method.
They are available from www.amazon.com for USA and amazon.co.uk for UK and other countries.

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bkdaniels
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Apr 26, 2007, 7:12 PM

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It can take up to 2 weeks before you see the full effect of Advair (fluticasone; salmeterol). However, chest pain is a side effect that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible.

If your breathing problems get worse quickly while taking this medicine, seek emergency medical attention, right away. Sometimes, if you find that you are using your rescue inhaler more than normal or they are not as effective in treating your symptoms, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible, cause you may need a change of therapy or may be having worsening of your lung condition.

Hope this answers your question!

REFERENCE(S)

1. DrugDigest.org, Advair (fluticasone; salmeterol) (Online: ExpressScrpits, 2006) http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,5017|Advair,00.html#sideEffects
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replystreet
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Jun 29, 2007, 7:05 PM

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You should go to the doctor to see what's wrong so you can nip the problem in the bud before it gets worse

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