https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2069126 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:24:42 +0000 Kezzeranne 2069126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My asthma got bad at 10 weeks. My GP was useless and referred me to a pulmonologist who got me on advair. I was fine after that. My OB always said to call regular doc about asthma, but to keep him updated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068697 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:22:44 +0000 macintosh 2068697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Good idea! The bathroom window is painted shut, but I cracked the windows in the bedrooms and turned on the bathroom fan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068669 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:08:46 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2068669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: if you're having problems, I might consider calling your GP to see if they have any creative solutions for making your home have cleaner air. The chemicals definitely sound like a contributing factor. I can't even wear perfume! </p> <p>I know it's cold, but can you open your windows for a while? Just to circulate the air &amp; air out your home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068662 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:03:22 +0000 macintosh 2068662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I did use my inhaler but it didn't help much. You're right though, I'll call if I don't feel better.</p> <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: Wow, that must have been scary! I haven't had any asthma checks since I had bronchitis with a fever early in my pregnancy, but it was my GP who treated that.</p> <p>I'm already on Zyrtec, montelukast, and Pulmicort and Pro Air, which is what keeps me so well controlled. Some of those are category C, but as the doc says the benefit outweighs the risk.</p> <p>I'd love to go out and get some fresh air, but it's 18 degrees outside and cold air is a trigger, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068637 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:48:40 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 2068637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: I haven't read responses yet, but here's my experience. I have asthma &amp; it was well controlled until I got pregnant. Then it got bad, quickly, and was so poorly controlled that my OB threatened to hospitalize me. She said if I'm struggling to breathe then so is baby, and that's not good. </p> <p>Who do you normally see for asthma checks? That's who I'd go to. Your OB should be aware, but I'd let them know Ar your next visit. They asked at every visit, anyway, how my asthma was doing - but they weren't who I'd call in case of an asthma attack BUT I'd call them to check to see if it was okay to take a medication.</p> <p>For me, a combination of Zyrtec (at night), Benadryl (during an attack), a hot steamy shower (during an attack the steam was great!) and my emergency inhaler (category C for me but OKed by my OB) did the trick. I eventually needed a nebulizer which was scary, and went on to need Advair to control my asthma, which I still take. Pregnancy really did a number on me, both times!</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>ETA: go outside. Avoid the triggers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068625 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:43:18 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2068625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: You've already used your inhalers? Always better safe than sorry! :wink: Hope you feel better soon! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068599 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:30:20 +0000 macintosh 2068599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I'm ashamed to say I don't have a peak flow meter. I didn't want to pay for one bc my readings are always pretty good, even with a flare up. I guess I'll see how I feel after they are done, since I can't really leave til then anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068592 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:28:01 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2068592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: Definitely go get seen, if you feel like your breathing is worse! Have you checked (or could you check) a peak flow? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068576 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:22:59 +0000 macintosh 2068576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Coral: There is definitely nowhere to stay. I could go out for a bit, but I'm exhausted from getting up early and all I want to do is nap when they are done.</p> <p>What is strange is that I can't smell anything at all unless I go into the bathroom. My lungs are also very sensitive to allergens (dust, mold), so it could be that they are stirring something up. I can't wait til this is taken care of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068562 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:18:18 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2068562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have somewhere you can stay until the chemicals clear out? I think either your OB or GP would be fine, since the shortness of breath could be related to pregnancy. I also have asthma and around the same time got really short of breath, esp. when laying down. I found I could only sleep on my left side if I wanted a full breath of air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/asthma-flare-up#post-2068545 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:10:50 +0000 macintosh 2068545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have asthma, but it was well controlled before pregnancy and hasn't been an issue so far during pregnancy.</p> <p>In the past couple if days I've noticed that I've had more shortness if breath than usual, which I attributed to the baby growing up towards my chest cavity at 28 weeks.</p> <p>Today I'm having work done in my crawlspace to clean up sewage (yuck!) from a main line plumbing backup last week. The work is contained in the crawlspace but they are spraying chemicals and I'm having a reaction to something. They even brought an air purifier because I told them about my asthma.</p> <p>When should I consider calling my doctor about this? I'm thinking that once they are done I'll give it a few hours to calm down. Should I call my GP who manages my asthma, or my OB? </p>