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What Causes High Hematocrit Levels And Low BUN Levels?

I inhaled the smoke of a burning poison ivy plant last sunday,by today it got so bad that Iwent to the er. In er my bp was 143/91 and pulse rate 111-115. I rcvd a breathing treatment, and two prednisones. My head was in ezcrutiating pain the walk to the xar and the ride home.My last labs(notffrom tonight BTW) had a high hemocrit and low Bun. I venever found out why they were that but wonder how long my body can react this way to bronchospasm before causing other damage?
Wed, 2 Aug 2023
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Hello,

Inhalation of burned poison ivy smoke is very dangerous. Symptoms are as follows:
1) Respiratory difficulty
2) Fever
3) Rash
4) Cardiac arrest may also occur leading to death

My suggestions are as follows:
1) Stay close to hospital as it may get worsened any time
2) Have an inhaler containing steroids and bronchodilators to relieve bronchospasm
3) The recovery period will be about 1 or 2 weeks
4) Most important are respiratory symptoms. If necessary take supplemental oxygen if your saturation drops below 94%.
5) Rash if appears apply calamine lotion. If it is severe, you may need anti histaminic medications orally.

Visit your doctor if you have the following:
1) Severe breathlessness
2) Pus oozing blisters on skin
3) Very high grade fever
4) Chest pain and severe palpitations

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes High Hematocrit Levels And Low BUN Levels?

Hello, Inhalation of burned poison ivy smoke is very dangerous. Symptoms are as follows: 1) Respiratory difficulty 2) Fever 3) Rash 4) Cardiac arrest may also occur leading to death My suggestions are as follows: 1) Stay close to hospital as it may get worsened any time 2) Have an inhaler containing steroids and bronchodilators to relieve bronchospasm 3) The recovery period will be about 1 or 2 weeks 4) Most important are respiratory symptoms. If necessary take supplemental oxygen if your saturation drops below 94%. 5) Rash if appears apply calamine lotion. If it is severe, you may need anti histaminic medications orally. Visit your doctor if you have the following: 1) Severe breathlessness 2) Pus oozing blisters on skin 3) Very high grade fever 4) Chest pain and severe palpitations Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist