Still experiencing chest tightness every day despite using inhaler medication for asthma
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
If asthma symptoms such as chest tightness persist despite daily medication, the following possibilities should be considered: If caused by insufficient drug dosage, adjust the dosage as directed by a physician. If the medication is inappropriate for the condition, change the treatment regimen under medical guidance. If due to an asthma relapse, control the attack using medications such as budesonide and formoterol inhalation powder. If asthma was misdiagnosed and the actual condition is a pulmonary cyst, treatments may include amoxicillin capsules or simple cystectomy.
Experiencing chest tightness daily despite regular use of asthma medication could be due to medication-related factors or underlying disease conditions, such as asthma relapse or pulmonary cysts. Appropriate management should be determined based on the specific cause.
I. Medication-Related Factors
If the issue is caused by insufficient drug dosage, adjust the dosage as directed by a physician. If it results from inappropriate medication choice, modify the treatment regimen under medical guidance.
II. Disease-Related Factors
1. Asthma Relapse
If chest tightness is caused by an asthma relapse leading to oxygen deficiency and increased cardiac load, follow medical advice to use medications such as budesonide/formoterol inhalation powder, fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol, or beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol. These help reduce inflammation and control asthma attacks.
2. Pulmonary Cyst
If a pulmonary cyst was misdiagnosed as asthma, resulting in ineffective treatment, manage the condition according to the actual diagnosis. For traumatic pulmonary cysts, antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules, ampicillin capsules, or moxifloxacin tablets may be prescribed under medical supervision to prevent infection. For congenital pulmonary cysts, if there are no contraindications for surgery, simple cystectomy may be recommended by a physician.
In addition, other conditions such as pulmonary embolism could also be responsible. It is important to obtain an accurate diagnosis promptly and receive treatment as directed by a healthcare provider.
