I Had Short Of Breath For 3 Months Everyday. Food

Posted on Sat, 8 Aug 2020

Question: i had short of breath for 3 months everyday. food sensitivity with allergic reaction symptoms, swollen nasal turbanates,facial swelling. E.R ct scan showed lungs calcified granuloma no explanation. steriods 3x not working at all, benadryl works sometimes and blood work from two er visits are normal in April and yesterday july 19th. What can i do? i have had frequent fungal infections in the past. can this be cause for concern.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, recurrent fungal infections can cause asthma like symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern .
By your history and description, possibility of asthma is more likely.
And yes, recurrent fungal infections can cause similar symptoms.
In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), Serum IgE level and eosinophils count.
PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the asthma.
And treatment is based on severity only.
You might need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 hours later)

hey when i was given ashma inhaler is never worked, steroids never worked. my face is swollen and i don't think that is asthma related. food sensitivity eoe biopsies last moth was normal. tryptase was 4 under 15. normal. all my test is normal. nothing is working, what should i do next. i cannot breath well and all doctor test is normal. lips and face swelling can barely eat. please help if any suggestions, immune related? i am healthy and this cane out of no where. never had any health problems.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
What about PFT?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Sorry for late reply as I was busy.
What about PFT report?
If you have please share here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 hours later)

pft was normal, lung ct scan was normal. i dont understand facial swelling and extreme fatigue. winded when barely moving. any ideas on what to do next?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should get detailed allergy testing done.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question.

In my opinion, you should get done detailed allergy testing.

This will help you in identifying things that are allergic to you and causing symptoms.

Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.

Wish you good health.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee