I have been prescribed Evoxac for dry eye syndrome.  I have been taking it for approximately 2 weeks.  It seems to have beneficial effects on my extreme dry eye syndrome but I am now having some tightness in my chest.  I had asthma as a child but have not had asthma in years and years.  I just used my emergency inhaler and feel better but I am wondering if the treatment for asthma induced by increased secretions is the same as it would be for asthma  that comes from allergies or a cold.
Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. First a diagnosis of asthma should be made (even though your symptom improvement after inhaler usage may suggest asthma). This can be done by a physical examination including auscultation and PEER measurement. There could be various other causes for that feeling of tightness in chest. So I suggest you should consult your doctor for a physical examination and further investigations if required. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care. Chat Doctor. D.(Pediatrics)Associate Professor of Pediatrics