How can you know that your allergies are not allergies if not asthma?

Question

My son was told to drink benadry at first that was two yeas ago and last year his allegies got worst and the doctor gave him nasonex and astalin(i think thats how you write it) but now he is even worst than last year. Does any one know if its still just allergies, now he can hardly play for five minutes in the park with out having to sit down becuz he can hard breath. thx

Answer 1

I have allergies and Asthma, but I only get watery eyes when I get allergies, but the asthma is incapacitating. I can't even talk and I wheeze. If he is making noise when he is having trouble breathing, like cracking in his lungs or raspy breathing then he probably needs a puffer.
Good luck

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It could 'just' be allergies, or it could be asthma or such. Not sure why you called it 'just allergies' though, as allergies can be lethal (not likely in his case, don't worry).

If it only happens at the park, when he's near trees and flowers and such, I'd think it is a pollen allergy. However, if it's that severe, I think you ought to take him to an allergist. Though plenty of kids grow over their allergies, plenty don't, and an allergist could test your son and give him allergy shots which would desensitize him and cure him, whereas the meds he's currently getting only treat the symptoms. Yes, this involves weekly (or so) shots for a couple of years, but the shots don't hurt if given correctly. If you ask the doc you could give them to him yourself after a while (he can teach you) so you don't have to go to the doctor's office all the time.

Answer 4

Sorry, but something doesn't sound right to me.

Not having a complete history on your childs health your question is difficult to answer. Has he ever had any blood tests? and if not, why not?

I would strongly suggest that you go to another doctor and get a second opinion as soon as possible.

No child should run out of breath after playing for only five minutes.

Having said that, there are conditions other than asthma that could be causing the problem, some of them quite serious.

Look after yourself and be safe

Sandy
http://www.moms-home-safety.com

Answer 5

Allergies rarely lead to shortness of breath as far as I know and I've been living with them almost all of my life.
I have asthma as well, and there is a major difference between allergies flaring up and an asthma attack.
Allergies for me mainly consist of sneezing, irritation of the eyes and nose, sinus headaches, watery eyes, itchy eyes, etc.
Asthma usually consists of shortness of breath, wheezing, lung pains, inability to draw deep breaths, etc.
You might want to take your child to an asthma specialist and an allergy specialist to make sure which he has.
It might be a combination of both, you never know.

Answer 6

Take him back to the doctor! He should not be wheezing if it's 'only' allergies. He probably needs a consult with a pediatric allergist.

Answer 7

GO TO THE DOCTOR!
Your child can't breathe! It is time to address the situation for the sake of your child. If you cannot understand what the doctor is telling you than have him/her write up an action plan for you to follow.