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Health Interests

Newly diagnosed with Asthma-feel like I'm going crazy. Ironically,  I am a respiratory therapist. I have noticed a disconcerting increase in asthma diagnosis -among patients in my age group- coming into our emergency room. Most of them tell me they have NO prior health issues. Initially,  I thought it was perhaps my being more aware since I am dealing with it. I've been an RT for nearly 15 years and haven't seen this before.

Drugs I am Taking

Albuterol and Atrovent ud every 4-6 hours,  Pulmicort twice/day,  Singulair I'm looking into holistic medicine and dietary changes for help. Allergy testing and sleep study scheduled.

About Me

My symptoms are not under control yet despite changes in lifestyle, religiously following my medication regimen, eliminating fragrance from beauty products and practically turning my house inside out to Minimize allergens.  No family history or prior health issues before diagnosis.  The only familial connection is unfortunately both my parents were smokers.  This is the only thing I can attribute to my having asthma.  I am always short of breath to some degree.  This started with fatigue, shortness of breath, low-grade fevers and wheezing.  I then developed a mycoplasma pneumonia last spring.  I fianlly insisted on a pulmonary consult.  It was then my suspicions were confirmed and appropriate treatment was started.  Perhaps it is a post-viral symdrome or untreated, latent-asthma still not under control?