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Chest Burning, Tightness In Throat, Ears, On Exposure To Chemicals, Perfumes. Pulmonary Function Test, CT Scan Normal. Allergic Reaction?

I am having problems with my chest burning and getting tight, and my throat and ears getting tight when I am around strong chemicals, new carpet,perfume, etc. It started when I was exposed to polymers from my work over a period of 6 months. I have been to a pulmonologist and had a pulmonary function test and a ct scan , and everything came back normal. I tried different inhalers, but they make it worse. I read about a lady who has had the same problem from breathing bleach fumes. How come this is happening? and where do I go for help?
posted on Tue, 12 Jun 2012
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From your description it is apparent that you are suffering asthma. If possible avoid the allergens that you have mentioned. Normally inhalers are the answer to asthma but in your case they seem to make it worse. Probably the propellant in it is causing asthma like symptoms. You have not mentioned the inhalers that you are taking. You change your brand or take oral steroids like prednisolone or methyl prednisolone as short course when symptoms develop. You should repeat ct scan and PFT after 6 to 12 months to rule out any occupational lung disease which takes time to menifest.
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Chest Burning, Tightness In Throat, Ears, On Exposure To Chemicals, Perfumes. Pulmonary Function Test, CT Scan Normal. Allergic Reaction?

From your description it is apparent that you are suffering asthma. If possible avoid the allergens that you have mentioned. Normally inhalers are the answer to asthma but in your case they seem to make it worse. Probably the propellant in it is causing asthma like symptoms. You have not mentioned the inhalers that you are taking. You change your brand or take oral steroids like prednisolone or methyl prednisolone as short course when symptoms develop. You should repeat ct scan and PFT after 6 to 12 months to rule out any occupational lung disease which takes time to menifest.