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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 113780" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scent of Cedar II</div><div class="ubbcode-body"></p><p></p><p>And when did you first begin experiencing symptoms, and what are you doing for it?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">I was 3 I believe and shortly after my first attack, I was tested using surface testing on the skin: they inject just under the surface of your skin a tiny amount of allergens up and down your arm, usually only 4-6 at a time, depending on the patient. Then you wait, usually 20 minutes and see the reaction. My mom said I was allergic to everything. </span></p><p></p><p>What have you found it necessary to avoid?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">Well, since I was allergic to everything, a parent these days would likely remove all of those things. But not my mom. We had various and many animals growing up. I built an immunity against them and they weren't a problem for me until I moved out of our house and my immunity against them fell. We were supposed to avoid carpeting and stuffed animals, drapes in the bedrooms; we were supposed to line our matresses since bed mites can cause allergies. I was supposed to avoid chocolate (yeah right) and strawberries, excessive dairy, and much more. The ONLY thing my mom made me avoid was cut grass. Whenever a neighbor cut the grass, I was locked in my room with the windows closed tight. I'd have to wait an hour before I could go out. </span></p><p></p><p>What helps you the most? </p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">When I was little, I only took medication when it was needed. As I grew, there were better medications and various ways of taking them. NOW, I am under the care of an allergist and I take two daily medications, Singular & Advair, which have helped me to maintain my asthma and I almost never use my emergency albuterol inhaler. I also have in my possession a nebulizer machine, which if you've ever gone to the hospital for your symptoms, you may have received this treatment. You put medications into a vial and then hold the mouthpiece and the medications are turned into a vapor that you breathe in. I hate doing it, but when I have a cold, it works wonders to keep me going.</span></p><p></p><p>Also, does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to choose a physician, other than asking friends? (And most of our friends down here are not from here, either). </p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">I would speak with your regular DR about your symptoms and concerns and request a referral for both a pulmonary DR and an allergist. You should be evaluated by a pulmonary DR and he/she may then suggest that you get your regular care from an allergist. My allergist treats my asthma and allergies. years ago my left lung collapsed twice and I was then seen by a pulmonary guy who was great. He was there for the surgery on my lung as well as aftercare but then he referred me back to my allergist for regular maintenance of my allergies and asthma. </span></p><p></p><p>I was given an albuterol inhaler last summer, and am still using that periodically. I have found Mucinex to be helpful in relieving the feelings of breathlessness as well ~ sometimes, more helpful than the inhaler.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">I like Mucinex because it helps break up the mucus. However, without my daily asthma medications, nothing will work. </span></p><p></p><p>I have never experienced anything like this. Apparently, asthmatic responses to environmental allergens can develop at any time ~but, cheesh, to everything?!?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #3333FF">Yes, anyone can develop asthma and/or allergies at any time in their life. My H developed first a severe allergy and then asthma due to working with some Red Cedar a few years ago. He doesn't want to take any medications so he avoids red cedar and when he can't he steals my inhaler. Our DR told him he should be on a daily asthma medication which would help him in a preventative way, but H refuses. easy child and difficult child only get asthma when they get a bad cold.</span></p><p></p><p> </div></div></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 113780, member: 2211"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scent of Cedar II</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> And when did you first begin experiencing symptoms, and what are you doing for it? <span style="color: #3333FF">I was 3 I believe and shortly after my first attack, I was tested using surface testing on the skin: they inject just under the surface of your skin a tiny amount of allergens up and down your arm, usually only 4-6 at a time, depending on the patient. Then you wait, usually 20 minutes and see the reaction. My mom said I was allergic to everything. </span> What have you found it necessary to avoid? <span style="color: #3333FF">Well, since I was allergic to everything, a parent these days would likely remove all of those things. But not my mom. We had various and many animals growing up. I built an immunity against them and they weren't a problem for me until I moved out of our house and my immunity against them fell. We were supposed to avoid carpeting and stuffed animals, drapes in the bedrooms; we were supposed to line our matresses since bed mites can cause allergies. I was supposed to avoid chocolate (yeah right) and strawberries, excessive dairy, and much more. The ONLY thing my mom made me avoid was cut grass. Whenever a neighbor cut the grass, I was locked in my room with the windows closed tight. I'd have to wait an hour before I could go out. </span> What helps you the most? <span style="color: #3333FF">When I was little, I only took medication when it was needed. As I grew, there were better medications and various ways of taking them. NOW, I am under the care of an allergist and I take two daily medications, Singular & Advair, which have helped me to maintain my asthma and I almost never use my emergency albuterol inhaler. I also have in my possession a nebulizer machine, which if you've ever gone to the hospital for your symptoms, you may have received this treatment. You put medications into a vial and then hold the mouthpiece and the medications are turned into a vapor that you breathe in. I hate doing it, but when I have a cold, it works wonders to keep me going.</span> Also, does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to choose a physician, other than asking friends? (And most of our friends down here are not from here, either). <span style="color: #3333FF">I would speak with your regular DR about your symptoms and concerns and request a referral for both a pulmonary DR and an allergist. You should be evaluated by a pulmonary DR and he/she may then suggest that you get your regular care from an allergist. My allergist treats my asthma and allergies. years ago my left lung collapsed twice and I was then seen by a pulmonary guy who was great. He was there for the surgery on my lung as well as aftercare but then he referred me back to my allergist for regular maintenance of my allergies and asthma. </span> I was given an albuterol inhaler last summer, and am still using that periodically. I have found Mucinex to be helpful in relieving the feelings of breathlessness as well ~ sometimes, more helpful than the inhaler. <span style="color: #3333FF">I like Mucinex because it helps break up the mucus. However, without my daily asthma medications, nothing will work. </span> I have never experienced anything like this. Apparently, asthmatic responses to environmental allergens can develop at any time ~but, cheesh, to everything?!? <span style="color: #3333FF">Yes, anyone can develop asthma and/or allergies at any time in their life. My H developed first a severe allergy and then asthma due to working with some Red Cedar a few years ago. He doesn't want to take any medications so he avoids red cedar and when he can't he steals my inhaler. Our DR told him he should be on a daily asthma medication which would help him in a preventative way, but H refuses. easy child and difficult child only get asthma when they get a bad cold.</span> </div></div> [/QUOTE]
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