Late-Onset Allergies

I had choronic bronchitus - every two months; caught every cold, sinusitus, had irritable bowel, and cronic fatigue. I was out of work, sick, 3 days a month. After going to my GP, 2 allergists, gastrointerologist, chest xray -- Nothing but allergy medication and a video on dust mites.

I figured out my own problem - daily exposure to Diesel exhaust on the freeway. My solution was to use my re-circulation feature on my car and have been symptom free for three years. It took me 2 months of "treatment" for my symptoms to go away. This started when I was 30 and changed jobs, which required more freeway travel.
Why can't the allergist create a test that tests for a diesel sensativity?

I am a 55 year old male.  I was diagnosed with pneumonia over 12 weeks ago after battling a virus for 10 days or so.  After two 10 day regimens of antibiotics, 20MG of predizone daily and ADVAIR (250/50) twice a day, as well as periodic use of Ventolin it was gone.  Still had trouble breathing, continued use of Advair 2 X daily and Ventolin as needed.    Bronchial infection ensued a week later.  Two more regimens of antibotics and that was gone.  Breathing trouble continued for a few weeks.  Diagnosis by pulmonary specialist still pending, but borderline breathing tests suggest asthma.  Due to retest soon, six weeks from first pulmonary visit.  Stopped the ADVAIR 3 weeks ago, did not like side effects, continued periodic use of Ventolin.  Never had breathing problems before.  Also started with nasal problems during the pneumonia and was prescribed Flonase.  Starting using nasal rinses two weeks later and now have been using Clartin or Allegra and saline nasal spray.  Significant sensitivity to perfumes, cleaning solutions, direct AC, cooking odors and smoke.  Never had nasal allergies before.  Stopped Flonase two days ago just to see if that was a contributor.  Feels slightly better. 

 

Could you tell me if this is all connected and could the flonase have contributed to the sensitivity to odors?

 

Thanks. 

I have been living with a cat for about 9 years now, and only recently when i was at a friends house for the first time i developed allerigic symtoms such as chest tightening, shortness of breath, itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, and light headed.  The cat was right in my face and on my chest, but i have never had this sort of problem before with my cat.  After that night, however, i have been having similar allergic reactions to my cat, but lessened.  I only get itchy eyes, nasal congestion, and sneezing at home.  Is this just another case of a late developed allergy or is something else at play here?

 

Thanks,

            Nick