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Breathing Problems

by kvnmkz7, Oct 21, 2009 07:31PM
I am 19 Years old, i have asthma and i must say for a 19 year old i have it pretty bad, and i also have allergies, I have been tested and i found out i'm allergic to most common things, ragweed, dogs, cats, and dust. My first lung problem began when i was 13 or 14 my lungs collapsed, But I almost died the day after my 18th birthday, I went out to a recreational to play basketball with some friends, well not even 5 min of playing, i started to struggle with breathing, this my throat began to swell up, If it wasn't for my friend being there to pick me up and throw me in the car i would probably be dead before an ambulance got to me, the doctor said i had an allergic reaction to something in the air, they dont know what it is, but the doctor stated "I was in really bad condition, if i wasn't at the hospital within 10 minutes, i could of died or had possible brain damage form lack of oxygen.


But as of right now I'm having problems with my throat feeling swollen, my chest feels really tight, and i have a little abdominal pain {not sure if that's from working out but it doesn't feel like a soarness, just when i bend a certain way it makes it hard for me to breath.(also last time i worked out was 4 to 5 days ago on my abs.)} But i went to the hospital, 3 days ago and they gave me a breathing treatment (nebulizer) and a shot of cortizone in my hip. Prescribed me Advair 250mg (2 hits a day.) and 8 tablets of prednisone 20 mg, take 2 tablets a day with food. well i'm still having the side effects listed above, Wondering if someone could help me figure out a better approach to handle this?
Member Comments (1)

by Tammy2009, Oct 26, 2009 03:46PM
I'm sorry I don't have any other advice then try different inhalers and see if one works better than another.  

A consult with an allergist might help to get your reactions under control.  Same with a consult with a pulmonologist to get the breathing issues under control.  

Specialists are going to know how to keep your symptoms under control better than a general doctor or ER doctor.
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