The past few evenings, I've been having Asthma Attacks while asleep. It's so bothersome, that, at times, it prevents me from going to work the next day (to think I have to wake up at 4:45AM). The worst attack was last Monday morning (around 3AM). What made it really worse was the realization that I left my Inhaler in my office drawer. I had no medicine available in the house!!!
I finally decided to go to the Emergency Medical Clinic that afternoon to consult with a Doctor (since my mom was out of the country). The doctor became concerned when I told her that I hardly get any attacks, until these past few evenings. She recommended that I take some medicine to widen my airway before bedtime and some STEROIDS!!!
I was concerned at the sound of Steroids because I know that once you get into steroids, you'll have to maintain it or you'll experience some unwanted side-effects. The doctor, however, assured me that I should not be concerned about the side-effects since the medicine, Medrol (Generic Name: Methylprednisolone), didn't have any, and it was to be taken orally.
At the Clinic, I also took some Ventolin via a Nebulizer. That medication cost me! I had to pay PhP310.00 for it! Good thing I had some cash with me at that time. After that, I had zip!
It was all good, though. I was able to sleep well the next few evenings... Until this morning. I had a slight attack while I tried to sneeze, as I woke up. It eventually faded, but I was still concerned. I just hope that after I take all these medicine, I will be able to sleep comfortably again.
I finally decided to go to the Emergency Medical Clinic that afternoon to consult with a Doctor (since my mom was out of the country). The doctor became concerned when I told her that I hardly get any attacks, until these past few evenings. She recommended that I take some medicine to widen my airway before bedtime and some STEROIDS!!!
I was concerned at the sound of Steroids because I know that once you get into steroids, you'll have to maintain it or you'll experience some unwanted side-effects. The doctor, however, assured me that I should not be concerned about the side-effects since the medicine, Medrol (Generic Name: Methylprednisolone), didn't have any, and it was to be taken orally.
At the Clinic, I also took some Ventolin via a Nebulizer. That medication cost me! I had to pay PhP310.00 for it! Good thing I had some cash with me at that time. After that, I had zip!
It was all good, though. I was able to sleep well the next few evenings... Until this morning. I had a slight attack while I tried to sneeze, as I woke up. It eventually faded, but I was still concerned. I just hope that after I take all these medicine, I will be able to sleep comfortably again.
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