I just got over a cold about 2 weeks ago. I wasn't able to go to the Dr. then. I am still wheezing in the morning and at night. I made an appointment but it isn't until Nov 13. I was wondering if my symptoms go away can the still tell me if I had asthma or bronchitis. I seem to get bronchitis everytime I get a cold. But I was wondering if its something else. I did have asthma as a child but out grew it. I also wheeze if I cough or laugh a lot. So I was wondering is the way to tell if its asthma if my symptoms go away?
2006-10-05 02:30:46 · 8 answers · asked by mrsfisher 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes, they will still be able to tell if it is asthma. They can give you medication to induce an asthma attack and then do a PFT.
2006-10-05 09:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by twirlersmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma attacks do no happen on a "set" basis. Symptoms come and go and you can go a long time or a short time between attacks. If you are still concerned my suggestion would be to get referred to an allergist or a pulmanologist. They will run some test, such as a Pulmonary Function test, to see if you do have asthma.
2006-10-05 02:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma is a very serious condition and needs to be treated especially if you have reoccuring colds, this would put alot of strain on your lungs.
You need a good course of antibiotics
as well if your asthma is waking you up at night you need to see a doc immediatley
2006-10-05 02:38:43 · answer #3 · answered by mea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure sounds like asthma. it is possible to have bronchitis and asthma.
2006-10-05 15:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern here is why is it that you're made to wait to November 13.
so, find yourself anohter doctor.
If you happen to be in Houston I know of a very good one that can see you right away. just send me an email through yahoo answers.
2006-10-05 03:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by ang-pogi-ko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself and your family a big favor and check this website.
www.glycoscience.org
2006-10-05 02:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Michael E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have reactive airway disease or asthmatic bronchitis
2006-10-05 20:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by chicagoiloilo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go now. If they cannot see you until then, go somewhere else.
2006-10-05 02:33:06 · answer #8 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋