about 6 months ago i went to my doctor because i had trouble breathing after PE or after playing sports so the nurse did the normal tests you know blood pressure, temperature, stethoscope, and the doctor came in asked what my symptoms were and he said i had exercise induced asthma and gave me an inhaler without any extra testing. so i went back about 1 month ago because i was still having trouble breathing with exercise and also when i was just laying down. the nurse did the same regular tests the doctor asked my symptoms and gave me another inhaler and told me to schedule a follow up 1 month later and that was it. should my doctor have done something more or is this supposed to happen?
2007-02-12 08:35:43 · 8 answers · asked by me 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
i dont know whats wrong with you, but my dad had the same problem he was having trouble breathing and he was getting tired really easily.he went to the doctor and they told him he had a heart murmer. he had to get open heart surgery
2007-02-12 08:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by carrieffms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many doctors will just diagnose you with asthma based on your symptoms, and without performing the proper tests. The only way to definitively diagnose asthma is a test called a Methacholine Challenge. It is administered in a pulmonary function lab. If your doc has not done this test, I would ask about it, and also ask for a referral to a pulmonologist. I've seen many, many, MANY general prac docs prescribe inappropriate inhalers for asthma symptoms. This could also be the problem. They read about the newest inhaler available and prescribe it to all their patients without reading the information about the medicine (ie: what symptoms it's used to treat, etc.)
Did the Dr talk to you about Peak Flow measurements to be done at home? Did they give you a spacer to use with your inhaler? I'm not saying you don't have exercise-induced asthma, you certainly have the symptoms, but there should be further testing done. Good luck:)
2007-02-13 17:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by damurray69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you now have a rescue inhaler (albuterol) and a long lasting beta agonist like serevent or an inhaled steroid then the combination might well take care of your problem.
He should have done lung function testing at your initial visit.
2007-02-12 09:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think drug companies are really pushing those inhalers and asthma-drugs, and doctors don't hesitate to diagnose/prescribe them. Everybody in the world now seems to have asthma. I hope you don't, or anything else serious. I'd see another doctor.
2007-02-12 10:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a differant doctor!
2007-02-12 08:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like whatever it is, it is progressing....get back to the doctor..go to a pulmonoligist. (Lung doctor) he will help you.
If not just go to an emergency room they will get someone in to help you.
2007-02-12 10:33:38 · answer #6 · answered by Franklymydear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you need a second opinion from a different doctor...
2007-02-12 08:44:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he should have done more tests. change doctors
2007-02-12 08:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋