SUDDEN ALLERGY TO TOOTHPASTE

[ellisonlee]

Hi There All

Im a 37 year old male and all of a sudden seem to have developed breathing problems whenever i use toothpaste.  It started with Colgate but tried other brands, Crest, Aquafresh etc.... but still struggling to breath for around 20-30 min after.  When i cough it feels like my chest is on fire, a bit like having a chest infection.  Its weird because i can usually chew gum ok as long as it not the ultra-strong type. This has happened in the past and it has just subsided and gone away - seems to be a yearly thing for a short period of time, but it always seems to start with Colgate brands.  Has anyone else experienced this and can recommend a toothpaste that potentially wont leave me struggling for breath.

thanks
lee  

[Shem1]

Thirty seven also, and have chest pains just like you had.  Had them yrs ago and traced to toothpaste.   Now Ive had them again for couple weeks and thought was coffee.  Gave up coffee and still occurring.  My daughter (9) said her chest was hurting tonight before bed and reminded me of toothpaste and we are using the same.  I thought I had one that didn't do this anymore.  Chest can feel on fire or tightness.  My poor daughter too.  Its 12:30 at night cant sleep because of this, found your comment and others.  Might explain my wives Cole sores in mouth. Why so much unnecessary junk in toothpaste.  Could be why my daughter has mucus issues in the morning.     I hope its toothpaste, cant wait to get my coffee back.  Let me know what toothpaste is worked for you.  Thanks Ryan  

[margypops]

Its possible you are allergic to an ingredient in the toothpaste I know I am to sulphites in shampoos..try looking in a whole food store for a toothpaste for a toothpaste with no additives ..not easy to find I know maybe do some research on hypoallergenic TP It may not be the toothpaste there have been many coughs around this year and last I have a dry cough for about 4 months now ,nothing wrong with me I put it down to the environmental toxins being sprayed .