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[|Human|] My asthma was controlled over 2-3 years ago, but then it came back recently. This week I had two asthma attacks already, and my symptoms are difficulty breathing, extreme numbness/ tingly hands and I felt lightheaded and dizzy. I never had an attack like this years before when I was first diagnosed, before it was like I had asthma but never really had an attack, i just took medications to control and maintain. But now its a different story... Ive notice even just carrying my bag makes me want to catch my breath. My doctor prescribed me to take sertide (salmeterol + fluticasone) and asmalin/ventolin (albuterol/ salbutamol)... But I think the dose is low because my asthma isnt controlled.. I took prednisone 20mg when I had an attack and it got better really fast, however with seretide, not so much, even with my asmalin/ ventolin.. whats really wrong with me?? is this asthma? or what is this? :( i hate the attacks! I cant concentrate in school..
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome in Chat Doctor. I have gone through your concern. According to the history your asthma is not well controlled. You have had several attacks in a short period. In this situation the treatment should be one step up. It means aerosols with corticosteroids + long acting bronchodilators, corticosteroids orally for a maximum of two weeks and after that to switch in Sere tide again twice per day and Ventolin for the urgency. If you have allergic asthma you can try montelukast for approximately 2 months, but please consult with your doctor for the treatment. I wish you a fast recovery.