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Suggest Investigations For Asthma With Seasonal Allergy
I am female age 30, 5'11",weight is 145 lbs. and I recently had an intense asthma attack this past weekend. I am not sure what the trigger was on the attack but my vision went, I was sweaty, couldn't speak and wasn't breathing properly. Lips turned white and luckily someone grabbed my inhaler and I used it 3x. My consciousness came back and I was able to breathe again. Previous medical history would be seasonal allergies and one severe attack when I was 14 to a Pine tree where I had to be rushed to the ER. Other than that I haven't had too many issues with asthma. My question is do i need to further investigate what I am allergic to by seeing a specialist or am I better off just keeping a journal to see if this happens again. I also was thinking about carrying an epi-pen but wasn't sure who I needed to see to get that approved. (general physician, or specialist?) I guess I would like some advice on the next course of action since I typically don't have this type of reaction.
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
you probably are thinking that you suffered an anaphylactic reation. but before that i would say you just suffered from an acute severe asthma.
you need through investigation done like sr,IgE. spirometry, chestx ray.& AEC levels.
you need to consult an Allergist for proper scientific evaluation.
it is better you do not neglect your worst experience as it would repeat again anytime s,o go a proper allergist .discuss with him and take a full course of Broncho dilator therapy
appears you have half knowledge. do not take epipen inj unless & until suggested by a qualified allergist. epipen will save a life in emergency no doubt but how & when to use it should be advised by an allergsit.
you need through investigation done like sr,IgE. spirometry, chestx ray.& AEC levels.
you need to consult an Allergist for proper scientific evaluation.
it is better you do not neglect your worst experience as it would repeat again anytime s,o go a proper allergist .discuss with him and take a full course of Broncho dilator therapy
appears you have half knowledge. do not take epipen inj unless & until suggested by a qualified allergist. epipen will save a life in emergency no doubt but how & when to use it should be advised by an allergsit.
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