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Can't Breathe?
One night I was taking a bubble bath and as soon as I got out of the tub I got all dizy and almost fell over. Then as I was drying off I looked into the mirror and noticed I was really pale. I went to my bedroom and just sat on my bed since I wasn't feeling good. I started to not be able to breathe and my throat started to close up. I went to go look for my inhaler but couldn't find it. Luckily, my brother's girlfriend brought over hers so I could use it. Was this an asthma attack?
My Mom said to keep an eye on if it happens again, like maybe if I had a allergic reaction to something?
Please help, thanks! :]
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if your asthmatic(sp?) steam isnt good for you because, well, breathing can be hard for you anyway... so if you have a hot shower or bath try to leave a window open or turn on the fan... i hope this helps.
x] stef
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It could be asthma or an allergic reaction, but it sounds as thought the water could have been too hot in your bath or you may have stood up too quickly. that happens to me a lot so try not to run the water too hot and stand up slowly.
Also I don't think it's a good idea to share inhalers cos of the bacteria and different strengths.
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Hey, thanks for your question. I'm not a doctor, but I will try to give the best advice that I can.
I have this same problem, and I don't have asthma. So I think that it is because the water is so hot. Do you take long hot showers and baths? If so, this could cause the problem. That happens to me a lot. I will also guess that perhaps having asthma makes you more prone to this. Although I am not sure because asthma is when your tubes in your lungs constrict. But if hot water and steam somehow affect this, then that could be why.
My advice to you is to keep an eye on this and if it gets worse, call your doctor. Also, try not to stay in the tub too long, or don't make the water as hot.
Good luck! :)
-Hannah
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The first part of your description sounds like something called a vaso-vagal response. Your blood vessels were dilated because you were in warm water. When you got out, your blood traveled to your legs and away from your head. It took a little bit for your blood vessels to adjust so that you had more blood in your upper body and brain. That sometimes can cause a rush of adrenaline and can cause the sensation of trouble with breathing.
I can't guarantee that's what happened, but your mom is right to tell you to see if it happens again. By the way, bubble baths can give you urinary tract infections. Not that you asked, but just in case you get that problem as well.
I'm wishing health for you.
Sabine
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Was the bubble bath hot or was it kind of steamy/hot in there? Because I know that when I take long, HOT showers - the point to where it gets really hot in the bathroom, it's hard for me to breathe. I feel dizzy & almost pass out too. I'm not sure what else it could have been. There's a chance it could have been a panic attack or asthma attack & it wasn't related to the bath itself. If it happens again, I'd look into seeing a doctor about that.
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It sounds like it might have been an asthma attack butthen again I'm no professional in this so I can't say one way or the other. I would suggest speaking to your family doctor about this to be totally certain because if it was then you may need someone to keep a close eye on you in the future or at least keep your inhaler with you at all times just incase.
From what you describe though it might have been and maybe the cause was that you was in a relaxed state in the bath then the sudden getting out of the bath may have been the cause (like some people feel difft when they sit for ages and then suddenly get up to walk somewhere). As I said though the best thing to do is speak to your family doctor as he can advise you in a more professional manner as to what it was and what the possible cause may have been.
Glad that you was okay though. :)
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