Link between hypertension and asthma?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 08 2009
Q: Has any link been shown between hypertension and allergies or asthma? What effect do asthma drugs have on blood pressure? (especially rescue inhalers such as albuterol?)
A: It is suspected that there is a link between high blood pressure and allergic diseases. Rescue medicines such as albuterol can temporarily elevate blood pressure. For more information about specific types of blood pressure medicine and asthma click here.
Tags: albuterol, allergic diseases, allergies, asthma, asthma drugs, Blood Pressure & Hypertension, blood pressure medicine, high blood pressure, hypertension, Medical ConditionsButeyko Breathing and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 03 2009
Q: I was wondering if the Buteyko Breathing Technique would be another effective respiratory therapy to learn for lowering blood pressure?
A: The Buteyko Breathing Technique was developed in Russia to help control symptoms of asthma. Clinical studies suggest it reduces the need for rescue inhalers. It is my understanding that the benefits are achieved by breathing less. Breath holding increases blood pressure so my concern is that use of the Buteyko Breathing Technique might make hypertension worse.
Tags: asthma, Breathing, Breathing, buteyko breathing, buteyko breathing technique, hypertensionCan someone with asthma use resperate?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Oct 02 2008
Q: I have asthma, both allergy and exercise induced. Two questions: 1) Can asthma meds increase BP? and 2) Can RESPeRATE help asthma as well?
A: Yes, asthma drugs can raise blood pressure but not all of them have this effect. It is important for you to control both your asthma and blood pressure. Use of the RESPeRATE will not interact with medications used to treat asthma. Having asthma is not a contraindication to using the RESPeRATE. I am not aware of any clinical studies that have been done using the device to treat Asthma but it has been proven to help control blood pressure.
Tags: asthma, bp, contraindication, control blood pressure, exercise, Medical Conditions, RESPeRATERESPeRATE and asthma
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jul 09 2007
Q: I have asthma, will this device work for me?
A: The RESPeRATE was studied for the treatment of high blood pressure so the benefits in asthma have not been established. However many find use of the device helps relieve stress which is a known trigger for asthma attacks.
Tags: asthma, asthma attacks, Breathing, stressRESPeRATE with deviated trachea and OSA
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 05 2007
Q: I breathe heavily all the time and it’s loud even at rest. I do not suffer from asthma but I do have a deviated trachea and OSA (I use a CPAP machine). Could these conditions give me a problem when using RESPeRATE?
A: The RESPeRATE has no side effects, however, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or structural abnormalities of the respiratory system were excluded from RESPeRATE’s clinical trials. The RESPeRATE may help, but only your personal doctor knows your background and will be able to help you make a decision.
Tags: asthma, Breathing, clinical trials, CPAP, deviated trachea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, OSA, respiratory
