asthma & CF

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sarabeth87

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I've never been diagnosed with asthma, but alot of times my chest will feel really tight and I will start coughing uncontrollably. I don't cough anything up during these "episodes" This usually happens when I exercise or if I go outside and it's really cold. It also happens when I get too hot. My brother is the same way. I took Singulair for a while and I felt pretty good while I was taking it. My FEV1 didn't improve, but I didn't have all that chest tightness. Currently I'm doing a clincial trial for Arikace (Amikacin for inhaltion), therefore I go to clinic 1 to 2 times a week and do PFTs a couple times each day. They stay pretty much the same, except for once last week, FEV1 was at 69% compared to 64% normally, and on that particular day, I did an extra albuterol the night before. My CF doc was looking at them and said some of the results showed I had restriction. I'm just wondering if it's possible that I also have asthma and if there's any correlation between asthma & cf?
 
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sarabeth87

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I've never been diagnosed with asthma, but alot of times my chest will feel really tight and I will start coughing uncontrollably. I don't cough anything up during these "episodes" This usually happens when I exercise or if I go outside and it's really cold. It also happens when I get too hot. My brother is the same way. I took Singulair for a while and I felt pretty good while I was taking it. My FEV1 didn't improve, but I didn't have all that chest tightness. Currently I'm doing a clincial trial for Arikace (Amikacin for inhaltion), therefore I go to clinic 1 to 2 times a week and do PFTs a couple times each day. They stay pretty much the same, except for once last week, FEV1 was at 69% compared to 64% normally, and on that particular day, I did an extra albuterol the night before. My CF doc was looking at them and said some of the results showed I had restriction. I'm just wondering if it's possible that I also have asthma and if there's any correlation between asthma & cf?
 
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sarabeth87

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I've never been diagnosed with asthma, but alot of times my chest will feel really tight and I will start coughing uncontrollably. I don't cough anything up during these "episodes" This usually happens when I exercise or if I go outside and it's really cold. It also happens when I get too hot. My brother is the same way. I took Singulair for a while and I felt pretty good while I was taking it. My FEV1 didn't improve, but I didn't have all that chest tightness. Currently I'm doing a clincial trial for Arikace (Amikacin for inhaltion), therefore I go to clinic 1 to 2 times a week and do PFTs a couple times each day. They stay pretty much the same, except for once last week, FEV1 was at 69% compared to 64% normally, and on that particular day, I did an extra albuterol the night before. My CF doc was looking at them and said some of the results showed I had restriction. I'm just wondering if it's possible that I also have asthma and if there's any correlation between asthma & cf?
 
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sarabeth87

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I've never been diagnosed with asthma, but alot of times my chest will feel really tight and I will start coughing uncontrollably. I don't cough anything up during these "episodes" This usually happens when I exercise or if I go outside and it's really cold. It also happens when I get too hot. My brother is the same way. I took Singulair for a while and I felt pretty good while I was taking it. My FEV1 didn't improve, but I didn't have all that chest tightness. Currently I'm doing a clincial trial for Arikace (Amikacin for inhaltion), therefore I go to clinic 1 to 2 times a week and do PFTs a couple times each day. They stay pretty much the same, except for once last week, FEV1 was at 69% compared to 64% normally, and on that particular day, I did an extra albuterol the night before. My CF doc was looking at them and said some of the results showed I had restriction. I'm just wondering if it's possible that I also have asthma and if there's any correlation between asthma & cf?
 
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sarabeth87

New member
I've never been diagnosed with asthma, but alot of times my chest will feel really tight and I will start coughing uncontrollably. I don't cough anything up during these "episodes" This usually happens when I exercise or if I go outside and it's really cold. It also happens when I get too hot. My brother is the same way. I took Singulair for a while and I felt pretty good while I was taking it. My FEV1 didn't improve, but I didn't have all that chest tightness. Currently I'm doing a clincial trial for Arikace (Amikacin for inhaltion), therefore I go to clinic 1 to 2 times a week and do PFTs a couple times each day. They stay pretty much the same, except for once last week, FEV1 was at 69% compared to 64% normally, and on that particular day, I did an extra albuterol the night before. My CF doc was looking at them and said some of the results showed I had restriction. I'm just wondering if it's possible that I also have asthma and if there's any correlation between asthma & cf?
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Jordan has asthma and CF. I don't know that there's a link between the two though. You can certainly have one without the other.

You feeling "tight" and experiencing symptoms (coughing/wheezing) after or during exercise/getting too hot, and in cold air are definitely things my son experiences with his asthma. If when you were on the singulair you noticed a difference, it could also be allergies. Jordan has pretty severe allergies, and they can cause him grief where his asthma is concerned. Keeping allergies under control is very important.

Jordan is on a daily maint. med called Asmanex, and it has made a huge difference in his breathing.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Jordan has asthma and CF. I don't know that there's a link between the two though. You can certainly have one without the other.

You feeling "tight" and experiencing symptoms (coughing/wheezing) after or during exercise/getting too hot, and in cold air are definitely things my son experiences with his asthma. If when you were on the singulair you noticed a difference, it could also be allergies. Jordan has pretty severe allergies, and they can cause him grief where his asthma is concerned. Keeping allergies under control is very important.

Jordan is on a daily maint. med called Asmanex, and it has made a huge difference in his breathing.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan has asthma and CF. I don't know that there's a link between the two though. You can certainly have one without the other.

You feeling "tight" and experiencing symptoms (coughing/wheezing) after or during exercise/getting too hot, and in cold air are definitely things my son experiences with his asthma. If when you were on the singulair you noticed a difference, it could also be allergies. Jordan has pretty severe allergies, and they can cause him grief where his asthma is concerned. Keeping allergies under control is very important.

Jordan is on a daily maint. med called Asmanex, and it has made a huge difference in his breathing.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan has asthma and CF. I don't know that there's a link between the two though. You can certainly have one without the other.

You feeling "tight" and experiencing symptoms (coughing/wheezing) after or during exercise/getting too hot, and in cold air are definitely things my son experiences with his asthma. If when you were on the singulair you noticed a difference, it could also be allergies. Jordan has pretty severe allergies, and they can cause him grief where his asthma is concerned. Keeping allergies under control is very important.

Jordan is on a daily maint. med called Asmanex, and it has made a huge difference in his breathing.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

New member
Jordan has asthma and CF. I don't know that there's a link between the two though. You can certainly have one without the other.
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<br />You feeling "tight" and experiencing symptoms (coughing/wheezing) after or during exercise/getting too hot, and in cold air are definitely things my son experiences with his asthma. If when you were on the singulair you noticed a difference, it could also be allergies. Jordan has pretty severe allergies, and they can cause him grief where his asthma is concerned. Keeping allergies under control is very important.
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<br />Jordan is on a daily maint. med called Asmanex, and it has made a huge difference in his breathing.
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<br />Stacey
 
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