I have had trouble breathing all day today i have been on the asthma steroid medication for a few days last night i had hard time swallowing food last night and this morning and my lungs have been hurting as well when my coworker offered me some potato tots i had a hard time getting it down my throat and i have been coughing also a dry cough.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, it is evident that your asthma is not controlled. Treatment of asthma is based on severity. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti-allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.