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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Allergy Symptoms?
Question: I am a caregiver staying in the mountains of North XXXXXXX in an older home where there is a lot of dampness and mold. I have allergies and my symptoms started 3 days ago with a severe headache that kept me awake all night. I started with my usual allergy symptoms, runny nose, etc. and have developed some shortness of breath. I question if I'm having a reaction to the extreme dampness and mold and possibly asthma.
Brief Answer:
Shortness of breathe suggests asthma!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported.
These allergic symptoms and shortness of breathe are suggestive of asthma. Is it possible that you get a better residential place? This is because if the cause of these allergic symptoms is not addressed, you would have these symptoms over and over again. I will like to know for how long you have been in this house before the start of your symptoms.
Treatment consist in managing your symptoms with an anti allergy medications like benadryl, zyrtec, etc. If the symptoms of asthma become severe, a rescue salbutamol spray should be used. But as I mentioned, the most important thing to do at this time is to secure a more suitable living space.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Shortness of breathe suggests asthma!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported.
These allergic symptoms and shortness of breathe are suggestive of asthma. Is it possible that you get a better residential place? This is because if the cause of these allergic symptoms is not addressed, you would have these symptoms over and over again. I will like to know for how long you have been in this house before the start of your symptoms.
Treatment consist in managing your symptoms with an anti allergy medications like benadryl, zyrtec, etc. If the symptoms of asthma become severe, a rescue salbutamol spray should be used. But as I mentioned, the most important thing to do at this time is to secure a more suitable living space.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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