The Wild Rx Tech's Status Updates

Hi again, Wild Tech, and thanks for this update. I hear you!! As it turns out, many of us are aware of the 'wild' roller coaster you have been on managing asthma during the last year - we are glad to have you sharing this ride with all of us!!
You hang in there - it sounds like all of this has helped to make you stronger!
I also wanted to clarify for you - when taking medications (on a prescribed schedule), generally speaking, it is acceptable to take each dose with a margin of 30 minutes to 1 hour on either side of the scheduled dose. You may want to check with your own physician if this is acceptable in your particular case. I say this, because, in the hospital setting, the medication cart can take between 1-2 hours to get to every patient on a designated hospital location. The medication nurse has that leeway and administering the medications to all her/his patients.
What do you think?
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)

Hi there, did you recently have this asthma attack (related to this cold)? Do you feel as though your asthma is under control currently? I sure hope so! -Lauren (team member)

Yeah, being neurodivergent I'm like "Ahh I'm late on meds!" LOL but yeah, I guess the attack was more due to the fact that it was nighttime and I was fighting a virus. I had another nighttime attack last night unfortunately. I'm breathing better tonight and not coughing nearly as much, so that's good! I'm still confused on the fact if an asthma attack at night is simply an asthma attack that occurs during the evening hours, or one that wakes one up from sleep. but I think it would be the former.

I've had three in the last 2 and a half weeks, which is pretty dang good for having a cold for me haha. It isn't like daily or almost daily. but the other symptoms were.

I forgot to mention that I would say my asthma is under better control

Hi again, Wild Tech - thanks for the explanation!
From my perspective, an asthma attack occurs when it occurs - whatever the trigger - the end result is an episodic asthma event.
If it occurs while one is awake (regardless of the time but, in your example - in the evening hours), so be it. If it awakens someone from a night's sleep - it is still an asthma episode which has to be managed, even though it is during the nighttime.
Am I missing something, Wild Tech? What are you thinking the difference is?
If you want to, we can discuss this further.
All the best,
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)

Yeah, you're right. Something I read somewhere made me feel like there was a difference LOL

Hi again, Wild Tech, and thank you for responding. Perhaps there is a difference - that is why I asked you. This disease affects everyone differently so, I was curious if you had something else on your mind. It's not a big deal, that's for sure!
Have a good night!
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)

It's wonderful to hear that you're actively working towards feeling better and gaining better control over your asthma and this cold. I too had a horrible cold this past winter but my asthma symptoms were really very well-controlled, which is new. I did use Symbicort a few times - maybe that's what made the difference. So glad to hear you're on the mend. I don't know a person who didn't catch this cold in the past few months. Hoping your asthma attacks lessen as your cold dissipates. Wishing you the best of 2024. Rebecca (community moderator)

Thank you! Yeah I only had three attacks this time! So that's pretty good!

Yeah, it's more I just don't know how to articulate what I am thinking. But I was more like referencing the criteria for severity classifications I guess? Cause the only reason I thought there was a difference is because the way it's written implies that

Hi again, - ahhhhh... I think you're doing just fine! Whenever you communicate with us here on asthma.net, you are pretty clear about what you are saying! But, I understand (too!), what you mean!
All the best,
Leon L (author/moderator asthma.net)

Hi again! Thanks for following up. I hope that you are past the peak of your asthma related issues for this cold and can move towards feeling healthy. All the best, Lauren (team member)