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WHEEZING TREATMENTS |
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Mild wheezing may be relieved by
drinking plenty of juice, water, weak tea, and broth. Ice-cold
drinks should be avoided. A vaporizer can help clear air passages. A steam tent, created by lowering the face toward a sink filled with hot water, placing a towel over the head and sink, and inhaling the steam, can do likewise. Bronchodilators (medications that help widen narrowed airways) may be prescribed for patients whose wheezing is the result of asthma. Antibiotics are generally used to cure acute bronchitis and other respiratory infections. Expectorants cough-producing medications) or bronchodilators are prescribed to remove excess mucus from the breathing passages. If wheezing is caused by an allergic reaction, antihistamines will probably be prescribed to neutralize body chemicals that react to the allergen. Medical emergencies Breathing problems can be life-threatening. Immediate medical attention is required whenever an individual: Turns blue or gray and stops breathing Becomes extremely short of breath, and is unable to speak Coughs up bubbly-pink or white phlegm Seems to be suffocating Develops a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher Wheezes most of the time, and coughs up gray or greenish phlegm. Alternative treatment Certain yoga positions (Bridge, Cobra, Pigeon, and Sphinx) may relieve wheezing by improving breathing control and reducing stress. Patients whose wheezing is related to asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or a severe allergic reaction may benefit from these techniques, but must continue to have their condition monitored by a conventional physician. |
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