I've had very mild allergies, that is until recently, i've been getting very severe allergic reactions to who knows what..It can be my dogs or dust because it ussually happens indoors..i sneeze like crazy, itchy eyes and runny nose..and I cant breathe !! wheezing and coughing ..it might be asthma..anyone ever had these symptoms before ? Im going to the doc tomorrow but just want information or suggestions before i go..anything would be appreciated..thanks..
P.S. How would the doctor know if its only a bad allergy attack or asthma , if i dont have the symptoms described while i go see the him/her ?
2007-03-26 11:52:54 · 6 answers · asked by sinful vampyra 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
People that have allergies are more likely to have asthma. Anytime you have an allergic reaction that turns into breathing problems you need to be very concerned. I'm glad you're going to your doctor!! You'll want to have a RAST test- with a tube of blood they can tell you what you're allergic to from ham to tree nuts and everything in between. They no longer test on your skin for allergies, that's history. They use the RAST test now! I've had it done, so have my kids. You give one tube of blood and they perform all the tests with that!
There is an excellent drug, a pill, called Singulair that is worth it's weight in gold. I have severe allergies and asthma and Singulair has changed my life! I have to keep a fast acting inhaler with me at all times so I can take a puff of that when I need it.
You don't have to have symptoms when you see the doctor, they'll be very understanding about your situation. Anything that interferes with normal breathing is taken very seriously. You might also want to see an Allergist, they specialize in the newest treatments and might be more help with samples or asthma/allergy treatments.
I sure hope you feel better, get some good medicine and be sure to take good care of yourself. I know it's scary and I hope that never happens to you again. Take care!!
2007-03-26 12:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is an asthmatic and after ten years his asthma has shown no sign of improving. He has been to several doctors but they didn't help much.
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2016-05-15 10:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be. As a matter of fact, over 60% of reported asthmatics are asthmatic due to their allergies. The good news is that there are a lot of treatments available, one of which actually stops the reactions from happening so that the asthma never occurs. (I know...I went on it after 26 years of being asthmatic!) Talk to your doc about your particular situation, as well as a pulmonologist (lung doc) if necessary.
Good luck!!
2007-03-27 08:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sheila T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although allergies and asthma are separate conditions, they are related. People who have allergies - particularly those that affect the nose and eyes - are more likely to have asthma. If you have allergies or asthma, your child is more likely to have it, too, because the tendency to develop these conditions is often inherited.
But not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not all cases of asthma are related to allergies.
2007-03-26 18:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by popcandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes allergies do cause asthma. Allergic asthma that is! It is really bad, I used to have for 3 years. Be well
2007-03-26 13:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's an allergy, a DRs office (allergist) injects you with about 30 something needles to find out which one
Cat fur to tree pollen
BTDT for nothing
2007-03-26 12:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋