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Originally Posted by Titchou  It certainly is sounding like asthma of some sort. I really do suggest you get evaluated for it. Even allergy induced asthma needs treatment. Generally speaking you are on a steroid inhaler daily, number of puffs determined by severity,etc. As for having problems when exercising, you would need to premedicate - that is, 1 to 2 puffs of albuterol 15 minutes or so before cardio. I have asthma and am a jogger. After tryaing different combinations, I now do 2 puffs - 60 seconds apart, about 15-20 minutes before jogging. Works well. But you really do need to see an allergist, asthma specialist or pulmonologist. You are having too many symptoms that aren't going away. I'm very surprised with all the allergies that you have that you have not been under the care of an allergist nor considered immunotherapy (injections/shots). You sound like a prime candidate. |
Thank you for your reply.
The reason I've never seen an allergist before is because until this year, my allergies were kept well under control by my Fexofenadine (180mg). Once spring came, my allergies became more severe and my dry coughing spells became more pronounced. I've always had coughing spells for as long as I can remember, but always thought they were due to a cold or sinus issues or ear infections.
I do not want to have allergy shots because I experience severe panic attacks whenever I'm around needles. I start hyperventilating and can't breathe. I would prefer to use other means of treatment if possible.
If this consists of replacing my Albuterol for a steroid inhaler, I will do that.
I'm waiting for my GP's nurse to call me back so I know exactly what my diagnosis is. I'm guessing it's mild allergy-induced asthma as I've said before, but it could be asthma in general since I also have symptoms when exercising, I inhale, laugh, lay down or am in cold temperatures.
I'll keep you posted and when my GP's nurse calls me back I'll let you know what she has to say.
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