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I agree that breathing problems in general tend to get much worse at night. In my case, there was also the issue of the dust mites, so maybe it was a combination of both. Dust exposure during the day had only a mild effect, but at night it was very bad.

I don't have problems with NSAIDs, but I avoid them anyway because of the stomach irritation issues - I have had an ulcer in the past, and it says on the packet that it is not recommended for people who have had ulcers.

I also had a misdiagnosis of a panic attack, though it wasn't for asthma, it was after an operation. It's an awful feeling to be in real trouble, with people insisting that it is just anxiety.