Asthma Support Group
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
4 weeks ago I landed in the hospital with a severe asthma attack for 8 days. 2 weeks I follow up with the pulmonary doctor which they conducted a breathing test the day before my appointment not allowing any use of resuce or asthma med. This was a real struggle. I meet with one of the nurse practioner in the office but she was not one that followed my case while in the hospital. One she told me that i was not forcing or making enough effort with the breathing test, which i truely was.and second that istill was tight. And that i was suffering from big time allergies which were out of contro;. Why do you first not have me followup with the actual doctor that was following up with me at hospital and second when you are really struggling to do breathing test how can they say you are not making enough effort. I am still needing the neb every 4-6 hours and you can tell when it wears off. I am waiting for insurance to accept me to start of xolair as all other treatments have failed me. HELP
I would rather follow up with someone who knows me and knows my situation.
Hope you get some relief soon. I am fortunate that I don't have allergies just severe asthma. They did a blood test to see if I had allergies it came back normal.
DO you use a spacer too? I have a vortex and I really like it. I could not take a puff without it. pollen here is high and the summer heat is too. Nebulizer treatments are necessary every day.
I have severe allergies