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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Nobody: 5:57pm On Oct 11, 2019
Once that asthma is chronic abeg forget am...I lost my dad 3 wks ago to chronic asthma his body had been so resistant to the drugs and inhaler that used to supress the attack..it got to a point that he only survived on that amephyline injection smh the struggle was real esp when there's rainfall,the man eventually gave up @ 59 of which he even tried.Thing is my immediate yung bro has this shisad

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Adukpe19(m): 5:59pm On Oct 11, 2019
MountainView:
I have a course mate that is asthmatic, but if you see this my guy cooking with red or groundnut oil,you go dey wonder whether this guy get asthma true true, I've never seen him use his inhaler, though he always carries it around.


Let me shock you more, this same guy has ulcer but the kind hunger wey him dey endure pass fasting.

If you're doubting his ulcer, he doesn't eat beans,neither does he take carbonated drinks.
Kai Anty, this one too much. How we go fit take believe this na?
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Adukpe19(m): 6:01pm On Oct 11, 2019
DennisEche:

URS IS LIKELY CONJI AND NOT ASTHAMA, HOW CAN YOU ENCOURAGE PERSON WITH ASTHMA WHO IS ALREADY SHORT OF AIR AND OXYGEN TO BE GIVEN HEAD
Chai, that man na potential killer, na wa ooo
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by SenecaTheYonger: 6:03pm On Oct 11, 2019
Dreew:


This prednisolone how often do you have to use it.

Five days. Twice a day.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dreew(f): 6:06pm On Oct 11, 2019
SenecaTheYonger:


Five days. Twice a day.

You mean just one dose (10 tabs) and no more inhaler use? That's wow. Wonder why most people don't know about this drug. I hope it doesn't carry its own adverse side effect.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by SenecaTheYonger: 6:11pm On Oct 11, 2019
Dreew:


You mean just one dose (10 tabs) and no more inhaler use? That's wow. Wonder why most people don't know about this drug. I hope it doesn't carry its own adverse side effect.


Not just th3 drugs alone. You have to stay away from your triggers like smoke and dust. But it won't trigger you immediately, at least not me. The most important thing is to practice how to breathe from your stomach not chest.

It's not lack of oxygen that kills asthma patients, its too much oxygen in the body. The irony.

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dagger79(m): 6:13pm On Oct 11, 2019
crismark:
Shey someone told me they can outgrow asthma
I am a living witness, is been nearly a decade since i last experienced an asthma attack

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dreew(f): 6:15pm On Oct 11, 2019
SenecaTheYonger:



Not just th3 drugs alone. You have to stay away from your triggers like smoke and dust. But it won't trigger you immediately, at least not me. The most important thing is to practice how to breathe from your stomach not chest.

It's not lack of oxygen that kills asthma patients, its too much oxygen in the body. The irony.

Thanks for this info. I really appreciate this.

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dreew(f): 6:16pm On Oct 11, 2019
Dagger79:

I am a living witness, is been nearly a decade since i last experienced an asthma attack

What did you do to outgrow asthma?
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dreew(f): 6:17pm On Oct 11, 2019
campbell118:
Once that asthma is chronic abeg forget am...I lost my dad 3 wks ago to chronic asthma his body had been so resistant to the drugs and inhaler that used to supress the attack..it got to a point that he only survived on that amephyline injection smh the struggle was real esp when there's rainfall,the man eventually gave up @ 59 of which he even tried.Thing is my immediate yung bro has this shisad

So sorry about the loss of your dad. Can't imagine losing my dad at such a young age, I'd go along.

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by AXYZ: 6:20pm On Oct 11, 2019
janeyjoys:
Hello.
Please i want to know what it is to have a spouse that is asthmatic. In all my life, i have never been with or known anyone that suffers from asthma but i would be getting married to one very soon.

What is it like?, Is there any effect on the marital life? conjugation, child birth, hereditary etc.

I am so worried as my would be spouse now daily come up with different stories of fatigue, tiredness, weakness, allergy and all sort that were perfectly hidden before now. I'm worried really...

.Thanks for your honest inputs.

I think it depends on the severity of the asthma. My wife is asthmatic and we've been married for 5 yrs now. Other than, one or two attacks in a year, we're very fine. For her, the attacks happen mostly during rainy season. She doesn't use inhaler but drugs and injection (during its peak)

She can get anything on a normal day and will also run away from fries as soon as she feels prone to the attack.

PS. I have given her all my supports because she was open to me before we got married. Thankfully, she can manage it to an extent. I got to know someone that had asthma during my secondary school days. It was crazy!

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by decentjannie(f): 6:20pm On Oct 11, 2019
Pls how does one breath through the stomach and not chest..

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Nobody: 6:24pm On Oct 11, 2019
Dreew:


So sorry about the loss of your dad. Can't imagine losing my dad at such a young age, I'd go along.

Yh thanks ma'am
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:25pm On Oct 11, 2019
I categorically reject this!

Bluehill1051:
It means you'll be a young widow very soon!

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by SenecaTheYonger: 6:26pm On Oct 11, 2019
You're welcome.
Dreew:


Thanks for this info. I really appreciate this.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by midnighter(f): 6:27pm On Oct 11, 2019
CyberEBOLA:
What i am sure about is that asthma is hereditary. Meaning your children are likely to be asthmatic.

They are not "likely" to be asthmatic. They have a higher chance of developing it, but its also determined by environmental factors

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by AXYZ: 6:27pm On Oct 11, 2019
Millichamp:



Run away

It could be you, it could be anybody.

I remember my wife telling me nobody wanted to marry her because she's asthmatic, until I came. I asked myself, what if I was? Everybody deserves to be happy.

God bless

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by SenecaTheYonger: 6:27pm On Oct 11, 2019
janeyjoys:
I categorically reject this!


I hope that you saw my post and that it works for your hubby.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by midnighter(f): 6:28pm On Oct 11, 2019
Pr0cter:
Let me school you. Not all asthma is hereditary. A severe cough in a child that is untreated properly during childhood can lead to a more severe case of asthma. Even exposure to dust, cold and extreme environments can lead to asthma. It all depends on the body mechanism of the individual.
Thank you! I dont know why someone would make such an uninformed and alarmist comment...maybe he was just trying to scare her
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:28pm On Oct 11, 2019
It's just important i ask people with relevant experience in dealing with this type of situation. My feet cold small sha.

Dreew:


Save her future trauma by not marrying her, pls. Ahn ahn.. Ordinary asthma you're already having cold feet about your marriage.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by SenecaTheYonger: 6:29pm On Oct 11, 2019
campbell118:
Once that asthma is chronic abeg forget am...I lost my dad 3 wks ago to chronic asthma his body had been so resistant to the drugs and inhaler that used to supress the attack..it got to a point that he only survived on that amephyline injection smh the struggle was real esp when there's rainfall,the man eventually gave up @ 59 of which he even tried.Thing is my immediate yung bro has this shisad
Damn, that's heart breaking. There's hope for your brother though. Medicines are improving daily.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by EkaRohi: 6:31pm On Oct 11, 2019
You can help him stay healthy by advising him to use organic mouth freshener and even supplements. It really helps to subdue the attack whenever you sense it coming, instead of going to the hospital every now and then. My best friend's husband and two children are asthmatic trust me since I introduced them to this product early last year they have not been to the hospital. I'm talking about a family that used to go to the hospital almost every month. You can send a message on WhatsApp 08066491122. Best of luck.
janeyjoys:
Hello.
Please i want to know what it is to have a spouse that is asthmatic. In all my life, i have never been with or known anyone that suffers from asthma but i would be getting married to one very soon.

What is it like?, Is there any effect on the marital life? conjugation, child birth, hereditary etc.

I am so worried as my would be spouse now daily come up with different stories of fatigue, tiredness, weakness, allergy and all sort that were perfectly hidden before now. I'm worried really...

.Thanks for your honest inputs.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:32pm On Oct 11, 2019
I'm sorry about your loss. This case isn't chronic and i pray it never gets chronic. I got worried that my dear one uses the inhaler virtually everyday, and this is far from the impression given initially.

campbell118:
Once that asthma is chronic abeg forget am...I lost my dad 3 wks ago to chronic asthma his body had been so resistant to the drugs and inhaler that used to supress the attack..it got to a point that he only survived on that amephyline injection smh the struggle was real esp when there's rainfall,the man eventually gave up @ 59 of which he even tried.Thing is my immediate yung bro has this shisad
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Dagger79(m): 6:33pm On Oct 11, 2019
Dreew:


What did you do to outgrow asthma?
Well i will say it naturally stopped, but i also stopped some of my favorite hobby's which were football and racing, i also had special treatment during my secondary schools days i don't do labour works and don't get punished only flogged. Finally i will only say is God though i can't run far distance without getting tired and i don't do hard dusty works.

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:35pm On Oct 11, 2019
Thanks. I appreciate.

Pr0cter:
It's no biggie. You have nothing to worry about. Just recommend seritide inhaler for him whenever he has an attack. That's the best relief for asthma and it prevents continuous attack.


Congratulations all the same.

Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by adez2016(m): 6:35pm On Oct 11, 2019
janeyjoys:
Hello.
Please i want to know what it is to have a spouse that is asthmatic. In all my life, i have never been with or known anyone that suffers from asthma but i would be getting married to one very soon.

What is it like?, Is there any effect on the marital life? conjugation, child birth, hereditary etc.

I am so worried as my would be spouse now daily come up with different stories of fatigue, tiredness, weakness, allergy and all sort that were perfectly hidden before now. I'm worried really...

.Thanks for your honest inputs.

There is no cause for alarm as l have lived with Asthma for more than 30yrs. l always keep to my *dos and donts* which is why l rarely have crisis.

There are bigger chances during rainy session but my inhaler(s) normally come to my rescue.

Yes, it is not curable but you will live long if well managed.

Your spouse needs to run from what triggers attack like Smokes,Strong smells (perfumes or other odors), Changes in weather; cold air, rigorous exercise, some foods etc
You guys may have to visit hospital to know how best to manage it.
Regards

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:36pm On Oct 11, 2019
lol, maybe if i'd inquired way earlier...
mkoabiola:


Our advise cannot change d marriage plan.

Congratulations in advance.
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Bluehill1051: 6:37pm On Oct 11, 2019
janeyjoys:
I categorically reject this!

Shut up, shut up! Mumu
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:38pm On Oct 11, 2019
Amen. Thanks much. I'm really praying for that healing. I struggle with the thought of living with someone with a peculiar medical condition when i have lived all my life without one.
chawtinz:
May God heal her in totality In Jesus name

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Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:42pm On Oct 11, 2019
Thanks. Please which specie of Mango?. kerosine mango, sheri mango etc

shangodele974:
Get mango seed, remove the shell then dry main seed. After drying, make it powdery with mortar. Then mix with pap
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by Wizywiz(m): 6:43pm On Oct 11, 2019
Pr0cter:
It's no biggie. You have nothing to worry about. Just recommend seritide inhaler for him whenever he has an attack. That's the best relief for asthma and it prevents continuous attack.


Congratulations all the same.

pls bro how much is the seritide inhaler.?.can one get it in pharmacies?
Re: Living With An Asthmatic Spouse by janeyjoys: 6:47pm On Oct 11, 2019
Thanks so much. Symptoms are similar to my dear's. Would ask if my dear knows about the tablets.

NGRsenate:
Hmm.

First and foremost, always keep drugs at hand, don’t let drugs run out before you get more.

Keep ventolin tablets and inhalers, perilon( or any corticosteroid that works best to reduce the effects of an allergy for your partner), cough syrups and incase of severe asthma, a Nebulizer at home.

I’m mildly asthmatic, I use perfumes, i fry my food but when there’s a change in weather; say rainy season to dry season or vice versa - I get an attack, prolonged exposure to dust also triggers it for me. I sweep my house myself but when I start a project at a building site, I usually get an attack like 2 to 3 weeks in and that’s why I always go to work with face masks.

If your partner’s case is severe, then she should avoid sprays; perfumes, body sprays, insecticides etc. She should avoid frying or roasting. She should avoid smoking, burning trash or bushes. Get a vacuum cleaner if possible. Keep multiple inhalers at home. Keep one in each room of the house, in the car, at the office, in your pocket.

She should be aware of the onset of an attack. For some it’s a cough. For me it’s sneezing back to back until I can’t sneeze anymore. For some, it’s a blocked nose with a cold. Once she sees the sign, she should make sure there is an inhaler on sight.

All in all, she should be fine if she knows how to manage it well

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