Mrsvan
I have been diagnosed with bronchitis some time ago but this is the first time I’ve had a problem with eating, normally when my bronchitis flares up I just cough up mucus, but I never had a problem with eating
Leon Lebowitz, RRT Moderator & Contributor
Hi
One of the characteristic symptoms that can be associated with asthma or bronchitis or both, is the production of mucus. Coughing, with expectoration, is the usual patient response to the accumulation of mucus. As you've said, you have experienced that aspect of the disease(s).
When you shared that you have a 'problem' with eating, are you able to clarify that for us here? What types of eating problem(s) are you dealing with?
Once we hear back from you, we may be able to provide you with some assistance.
What do you think?
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)
saxophonemom66 Member
Many years ago I suddenly was having breathing issues after eating. After visiting an Allergest and Gastro doctor it was discovered I had a hiatal hernia with an endoscopy and allergic asthma. My Gastro doctor said that 50% of my breathing issues was GERD from the hernia. Acid backing up into lungs. Put on Prilosec. Allergest put me on Symbicort and Accolate. For the most part I feel much better but still have to monitor the AMOUNT of food I eat and nothing 3 hours before bed.
Rebecca C Moderator & Contributor
Hello
Namealreadytaken Member
@saxophonemom66 I have a large paraesophageal hernia that I am told by some makes my stomach almost totally in my chest/diaphragm and as a result, it seems, my asthma has worsened. I have breast cancer now and I am not sure I would be able to undergo repair of the esophageal hernia. Doctors say I will be and doctors say I won't be. It's a toss of the coin, so I elect to try to abide by the small bites and not eating at least 3 hours before bedtime. I also have "itch" before an attack. Not just the chin and neck but all over my chest, arms and abdomen as well. So I understand your problem about eating. Covid required I be admitted and it has taken me months to get beyond that but I am, with the help of a very fine doctor, moving beyond it.
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