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Is Asthma, Brain Freeze, Red Blotches On Cheeks Due To Airbag Dust Allergy?
I was in a car wreck in July that caused my seatbelt and airbag to injure my sternum. My asthma is worse, I get a brain- freeze im my chest when I drink frozen drinks, and im getting red blotches on my cheeks and chest frequently. Could I have been allergic to the airbag dust?
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Hello,
Asthmatic are prone for dust allergy. The accident might have aggravated your asthmatic condition. The chest discomfort on intake of cold objects is due to bronchospasm which is a hyper reaction due to asthma.
I would advice my patient to undergo a spirometry test to assess the severity of asthma. Secondly avoid cold drink to prevent such episodes in the future.
Consult your doctor for more information.
Asthmatic are prone for dust allergy. The accident might have aggravated your asthmatic condition. The chest discomfort on intake of cold objects is due to bronchospasm which is a hyper reaction due to asthma.
I would advice my patient to undergo a spirometry test to assess the severity of asthma. Secondly avoid cold drink to prevent such episodes in the future.
Consult your doctor for more information.
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