I am a healthy female in my mid twenties. I have never had any health problems or anything. However, in the last 8 months (since May), i have had Pneumonia 2 times and Broncitis 2 times. I now have a cold that is starting to get worse like all the other times durng the last 8 months.
Everytime i go to the doctor, they just give me antibitoics, etc. It takes me about 4 weeks to get all the way better again. They dont seem to be concerned that i am getting so many respitory problems lately.But i cant help but be concerned, because it is interfering with my life and work.
I am exposed to second hand smoke at work, but i have been exposed to it for the last 4 years, and i am just now getting sick this year, so i dont know if it is related or not.
2007-12-05 02:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
You know, having pneumonia two times in the past 8 months may have actually been one long bout with it. Pneumonia is hard to get over.
I have to wonder, being an asthma educator, if you have asthma that is just now starting to bother you. What has changed in your life in the past 8-9 months?
Untreated asthma can turn into bronchitis and pneumonia.
2007-12-05 02:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Matt A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to go see a Pulmonologist, a doctor who specializes in the pulmonary/respiratory system. For someone your age to have this many problems is unusual. You will need to have a chest x-ray and PFT's.
Its important for the doc to do a complete physical with a history. Be sure to tell him about the smoking exposure, Id like to know where all these people work that smoking is still allowed in the workplace. Everyplace I have worked for the last 15 years banned in door smoking!
2007-12-05 02:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by uhhuh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make the connection.
If you use any of the below mentioned items it is common to have sinus , asthma and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your lungs will thank you and you will breathe easier.
No Bounce or any other dryer sheets
No Febreeze
No Glade Plug-ins
No scented candles
No Perfumes
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Dander
No Sprays
2007-12-05 05:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by Smart Nurse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the SAME problem, and it does seem like all my doctor does is prescribe me another antibiotic...and for me, I never get fully better before I get something else going on in my respiratory system...I would suggest that you go see a specialist, someone trained to look at your symptoms and history of infection. I am going to be doing the same thing this winter, as I can't keep getting so sick! Good luck!
2007-12-05 02:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be secondhand smoke, if you can prove it you could sue the company for a lot of money. If you survive ok. I hope you get better and live a long life.
2007-12-05 02:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by EnglishDenis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could indeed be second hand smoke exposure, and I would suggest that you find another place to work without the exposure.
2007-12-05 02:25:47 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be from less immunity and pollution. try to correct and start LONG BREATH IN & OUT EXERCISES regularly
2007-12-05 03:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by get love to humanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
discuss this question with your doctor. wash your hands more often.
2007-12-05 03:57:53 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋