Thank You
Until I read this story I did not realize that there was such a thing as an asthma itch. As I think back to dealing with my asthma, I realize that I have experienced the asthma itch on my neck more times than I can count. It makes sense. So, I thank you for the education. I usually thought I had come in contact with a chemical my body doesn't like, and it doesn't like most. So it makes sense. I probably did come in contact with something and it was the predecessor of the asthma attack that was coming. Didn't always happen but it has happened enough.
Right now I have a chronic itch on my right shoulder blade. I can't figure it out and I can't reach it so it's just hanging out there. My lungs are doing well, with no sign of attack, so back to the research for a chemical intruder.
It's a tough call. I have realized that the only lotions I can use are baby lotions such as Cetaphil baby lotion or Dove baby lotion, both unscented of course. The same reactions can come from soaps. The chemical hits my skin and the fragrance hits my lungs and sends me into a full-blown attack.
Again, thanks for the info.
Hi.
You are welcome. I am glad that you enjoyed my article about the asthma itch. It's always neat what we can learn from one another right here in this asthma community. Glad to hear that your asthma is doing well presently. Good luck figuring out what is causing your shoulder itch. Do you also have eczema or anything like that where your skin is sensitive to such things? John. asthma.net community moderator The skin in that area is normal. I had a couple areas of eczema on my arms that disappeared once my Celiac disease was diagnosed and I removed gluten from my diet
I use Xoponex .63 respules for serious attacks that require my nebulizer. My supply was out of date so I put in for refills 3 weeks ago. None of the area pharmacies have it. Wondering if others are having problems getting any meds? I can only use child doses of meds as my body is hyper-reactive.
Hi Victoria - thanks for your post and comment. I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty obtaining the 0.63 mg ampules of Xopenex for use. As you may be aware this is considered to be an adult dose. However, if the local pharmacies are out-of-stock on this dosage, perhaps you could ask for the pediatric dose (0.31 mg), since you mentioned you can only use the children's dosage. Do you think that might work for you in terms of availability from the pharmacy?
All the best,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
