Is wheezing always a symptom... - Asthma Message Board

JewelryJulie · 05-18-2009, 10:40 AM

I am very confused with my diagnosis. I am 38 and started having breathing problems about 2 yrs ago. I didn't know that it was lung issues until recently. My dr. put me on symbicort after my lung function test showed me at being rather low. However, I have never wheezed not even once. Is lowered lung function a diagnosis or a symptom? Once I was on this medicine for 3 months, my lung function tests returned to normal. Does anyone have any ideas/thoughts about this?

Titchou · 05-18-2009, 12:34 PM

Not everyone with asthma wheezes. Did you see a pulmonologist?

JewelryJulie · 05-18-2009, 03:30 PM

Yes, that is the dr. I am seeing, but he didn't want to say it was asthma right away for some reason, not sure what else you would have reduced lung function and breathing issues then? I had an xray done.

Titchou · 05-18-2009, 05:36 PM

Could be COPD....

JewelryJulie · 05-18-2009, 06:01 PM

I asked him about that, esp. since I worked around second hand smoke for many years. He didn't seem concerned. No one ever seems concerned though as I LOOK normal, not that I ever FEEL normal. I would think if something came up on my xray he would have mentioned it, no?