Hi my name is xxxx I ve had asthma for about 14 years now but it s gotten really bad since December 2012. I m experiencing tightness from left to right above my chest and am only getting a peak flow of 150-230. The pain is worse when I breath in . I m on my 3rd set of steroids and antibiotics . I would be grateful for any feedback you coukd give me thanks
Hello Pauline... Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages to an allergen. Bronchodilators & steroids will provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) Montelukast preparation, can also be used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma by reducing bronchoconstriction. So.the medicines given by the Doctor is correct...please continue them as advised.  And make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing a good health. Thanks & take care.