- you've asked some very important questions. I hope some members log on and offer up their experiences dealing with asthma. It sounds like you've been through a lot in terms of respiratory illnesses, and, understandably, you're facing challenges, especially with asthma flare-ups and frequent colds and infections. By seeing both a lung specialist and an asthma specialist regularly, you are taking a proactive approach to managing your lung health; it's imperative to remain in close communication with your health team about any changes or difficulties you're experiencing. Dealing with asthma flare-ups and frequent colds and infections can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Exhaustion is shared by many in the asthma community. Clicking this link, https://asthma.net/living/spoons , takes you to an article with a more in-depth discussion on feeling forever tired and exhausted.
Living with multiple lung conditions like asthma and bronchiectasis can present unique challenges, as both conditions can impact respiratory health in different ways. Having both asthma and bronchiectasis as comorbidities means it's essential to work closely with your healthcare team to manage both conditions effectively. Treatment may involve a combination of medications, airway clearance techniques, and lifestyle adjustments tailored to address the specific needs of each condition. I'm sure many will chime in on their experiences with comorbidities and how they tackle them.
I think your third question is a bit more individualized, per se, for those managing asthma. It's essential to address the underlying asthma symptoms and the associated cough to find relief and improve your quality of life. The burning sensation in your chest may be a result of inflammation and irritation of the airways caused by asthma-related coughing. This article, https://asthma.net/living/after-being-symptom-free-for-three-years-i-had-one-of-the-worst-episodes-of-my-life , shines a light on the struggle one of our team members has gone through relating to a burning chest.
As we wait for others to sound in and bring up their ventures with asthma, cough and burn, and troublesome comorbidities, as well as headaches associated to it, here is another article I want to share that may explain the connection between asthma and headaches, written by one of our top team leaders and respirator therapist, John Botrell, RRT - https://asthma.net/living/links-asthma-headache I hope after reading these articles you find you have a little more knowledge of your asthma. As we well know, asthma is an extremely complicated chronic illness and not easy to treat. Your proactive approach of posting a forum and asking questions is a wonderful start. With regards, Rebecca (team member)