Showers and Baths
After I take a long hot shower or bath, I can get very short of breath. Most of the time sitting on the edge of the bath helps, but sometimes I need to sit on the floor to get my breath back.
Hi
- thank you for sharing how you manage your shortness of breath (SOB), when showering. Have you thought about using your rescue inhaler prior to, and/or immediately after showering? That very well may help with the SOB you are feeling during this hygienic activity. Do you have a rescue inhaler prescribed for you?
(By the way, that is a very cute doggie!)
All the best,
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)Yes, even taking a quick bath affects my breathing. Taking a shower is much worse.
hello! thanks for joining the conversation. When it comes to bathing, there can be lots of triggers. The steam from hot water, mold in the bathroom, scents from soaps and shampoo, harsh cleaning chemicals and more. Have you been able to identify any of these triggers? ~ Lorene, site moderator
That's very frustrating. Occasionally that happens to me, but that's usually if my asthma is behaving very badly or if I don'thave enough energy to stand. Is it possible to take a room temperature or a cold bath/shower. I tend to take baths if I'm too exhausted or not breathing well, or I might just wash PTA or only wash my hair. If not, it's ok if you cannot bathe as often as most people, there are other ways to get clean enough. Dry shampoo can be store bought or DIY, a good deodorant that doesn't trigger your asthma can also be bought or DIY, and maybe even a very light perfume or cologne if it's light enough not to trigger you. Wipes can help a lot too. I hope you can find something that works for you. I understand it's difficult.
Hi there, thanks for sharing your advice. You ahve provided many options for our community members including baths, bird baths and just wiping down if that is all you have the energy for. All the best, Lauren (Team member)
