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Q: Got Proventil inhaler for asthma today, immediately threw up?
Ok, so every now and then I'll get an allergy attack that causes stuffy nose, red eyes, and I start to wheeze and cough. It's especially bad at night- when I'm lying flat I can't seem to breath and feel like I'm drowning. Sometimes I have to sleep sitting up in a chair.
Normally, I just tough it out. But today I finally saw a doctor about it. She started me on Claritin, Nasonex nasal spray for daily use, and a Proventil inhaler for flare-ups. So I took my Claritin and did the nasal spray thing, no problem. But then I took 1 puff of Proventil and disaster! First I noticed a bitter taste in the back of my mouth, then I started gagging, next thing I knew I threw up everything I'd eaten in the last hour all over my kitchen.
I do seem to be breathing better, but I'm not sure I'd take the Proventil again. Is this normal (I've never used an inhaler before) or did I have some weird reaction? I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow but hoping I can get some answers tonight. If you use Proventil do you have any tips for using it more successfully? Thanks!
What is a spacer?
So do you think the throwing up was just due to poor technique in using the inhaler, or a reaction to the medicine?
Here's how my Dr told me to use the inhaler: Breathe out completely, place inhaler in mouth, then start breathing in and press the button on the inhaler. I'm not sure that all of it went down into my lungs because it tickled and I started to gag as I was inhaling. As for the taste, it seemed like there was no taste as I inhaled the medicine, but with my first couple breaths afterwards I could feel this bitter taste coming up on my breath. Which is what started me gagging I think? I do have a very active gag reflex-just ask my dentist ;-) Don't know if that makes any sense but that's what it felt like.
A: You do not put inhalers in the mouth. Here is a video on proper technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-vtsaL_qdg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w-QmvX3cLc&feature=related
Q: Why would I get a constant clog up of phlem in my throat...Catarrh?
I have been to the doctors and she said it could be a build up of catarrh, I have tryed all sorts of cough medicines, covonia and all sorts.....she has prescribed me anti-histimins, athsma inhalers,nasonex nasal spray and all sortss, it isn't pain-fulll, just very annoying, its like u constantly have to clear your throat, like its stuck, for example, if your talking to someone, ur voice is smooth, suddenly it goes croaky like u have a build up of phlegm stuck....
That's what I get all the time and I jus don't know how to cure it....
So any ideas???
Please help me, its so uncomfortable.....
Thanks again
---BlasterWorm----
A: I've had problems like yours my whole life, and the entire time, it was treated as allergic rhinitis and/or allergies (because it presented all the same symptoms) and I was prescribed various antihistamines, as well as anti-mucogenic drugs, corticosteroids, inhalers and probably other things as well.
Eventually, last year, I went back to the doctor's and told them that all these years, nothing stopped the post-nasal drip. They referred me to the ear, nose and throat department of my local hospital where a consultant inserted a camera into my nose. He discovered that all this time, I'd had some kind of granulation tissue or wart there which my nose was constantly trying to flush out by producing mucus. The consultant burned it with silver nitrate and about a week later, it fell out of my nose - and it was BIG. Then, the post-nasal drip stopped.
If you're not satisfied, ask to be referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist. You might be like me.
Hope this helps!
Q: Are there any mistakes in this text? it is very important thank you.?
Are there any mistakes in this text? it is very important thank you.
In the central part of the text, J. Newmann concentrates on the different problems related to allergies, such as causes, improvements in immunotherapy, and she describes what happens to a person, when she/he has allergies: “Here's how an allergy unfolds…“, “A minor or isolated reaction can become chronic with repeated exposure to an allergen”(Paragraph: 15-19). The professor also speaks about the important role played by drugs and therapies, in order to treat the symptoms: “P'roventil and Flovent in his inhaler, and Nasonex nasal spray” (Paragraph: 50).
In the final part of the text, Judith Newmann draws her conclusions. She talks about prevention, “What about preventing allergies in the first place?”, and she gives further medical and scientific details: “More important, scientists are finding ways to get rid of the allergenic proteins in common offenders”, “The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed” (Paragraph: 55). Personally, I found very interesting the fact that author concludes the article talking about Cameron’s experience. At some extent, Cameron is used to maintain a logical progression and thanks to his experience, Judith Newmann can present the topic and various scientific aspects in a clearer and simpler way.
Another important feature of specialized texts is the use of specific, scientific terms belonging to a certain discipline. These terms are generally related to the field of discourse and most of them are used and understood by specialists only. In my analysis of “Allergies—Misery for All Seasons” I found that the use of special terminology was rather limited. Some of the medical expressions used in the text are:
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Though these terms and expressions are not very frequent, they are inevitably present in the text and sometimes their meaning is not explained. What is more, these scientific terms are repeated and used throughout the text. Nevertheless, the authors avoid using a lot of scientific terms, and in my opinion, they are generally easy to understand, except some very specific terms, such as mast-cell receptors, probiotics, etc.
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A: looks fine to me
Q: Is it possible these symptoms could be allergy related?
I have been very sick on and off (mostly on) for the past 4 months. Symptoms include low-grade fevers, non-itching rashes (pinprick and blotchy), fatigue, weight loss, constant stomach problems (heartburn, diarrhea, general abdominal pain), joint pain, and asthma like I have never experienced before.
I have had several blood tests done (complete blood count, metabolic panel, CRP, HIV, etc.) and everything came back clean as a whistle. I have been seeing a gastroenterologist since the summer and have another appointment with them at the end of the month, but my internist had another suggestion. He thinks that I may be having severe allergies, and this could be the cause of the bizarre, seemingly unrelated symptoms I've been experiencing.
I have always had moderate allergies, mostly seasonal, and I take Nasonex for my nasal allergies and use an inhaler for my allergic asthma. I've never had symptoms like the aforementioned related to my allergies before, but I have also never had asthma this bad before either. Is it possible that my low-grade fevers, skin rashes, stomach issues, etc. could be stemming from a severe allergic reaction to something in my environment? Has this happened to you before? I am hesitant to pay to see an allergist and have a battery of tests run if this is just a wild goose chase, so I'm interested to know if anything similar has happened to anyone else.
All advice and thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Elizabeth - Thanks for the suggestion, I've already had biopsies taken of my esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, all of which came back normal. The CRP blood test was supposed to rule out inflammatory diseases like RA, Lupus, etc. but they said there could be a slim chance of those occurring even with a low CRP score.
A: It's very possible this could be an allergy--particularly a food allergy. You should be tested for celiac disease (gluten intolerance), because the intestinal symptoms and weight loss could indicate it, as could the joint pain. Has your gastroenterologist proposed this? It's also possible to try an elimination diet to test for other food allergies or intolerances--dairy, corn, soy, are some of the most common. But go for the celiac test first (blood test + small intestine biopsy), because that's the most serious condition. Note: do NOT stop eating wheat/gluten before getting the test, because they have to measure for the antibodies, which won't be present unless you are still eating wheat.
The other thing that comes to mind is perhaps an auto-immune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain, fevers, weight loss, etc.), though it's not necessarily common for people with RA to present with intestinal symptoms. I think they can do a check for other auto-immune disorders like scleroderma, which can feature a skin rash, joint pain/stiffness, and gastro-intestinal symptoms. You need to be very pro-active about this, even if you have less than willing doctors. Such symptoms are not normal and people should be working with you to figure out what's wrong.
I should say that I'm not a doctor or medical professional, but have been recently dealing with very similar symptoms and these are the tests that have been suggested to me. Good luck figuring everything out and I hope you feel better soon!
EDIT: Glad to hear they tested you for celiac (with the biopsy, anyway). I suppose next it's a massive scratch test or blood allergy test for you! It might not be a wild goose chase to get a comprehensive allergy panel. You could be allergic to casein (protein in milk) or even something that seems relatively innocuous in your diet. Probably the other option (which is cheaper) is to do an elimination diet monitored by your doctor--you eliminate the potential allergens for several weeks, then introduce one by one. They recommend that this is medically supervised to make sure it's done correctly. An elimination diet can take weeks before you pinpoint the thing that's causing a reaction, but apparently it's pretty accurate.
My only other thought is: what happened four months ago? Did you move into a new apartment that had been entirely renovated? (Environmental toxins.) Did you start working at a dry cleaners? Did you sand off an entire house's worth of lead paint or eat an entire tuna full of mercury? [Did you visit Chernobyl? :)] I'm sure they've asked you these questions already. From what I've heard most environmental pollutants in the amounts we are exposed to wouldn't cause symptoms like this--unless perhaps you've got heavy metal poisoning for some odd reason.
Q: How bad is second hand smoke for asthmatics?
I have asthma and allergies. I have to use Nasonex everyday for my nasal allergies (which are under control) and an inhaler when I wheeze once in a while. I went to my sisters house for the weekend and she had a baby shower. It seems like 9 out of 10 people there smoked. My three sisters are very heavy smokers (one had a heart attack at age 46 and still smokes). They deny everything that is bad about smoking. Anyway I came back and I am wheezing like crazy, have a sore throat and am losing my voice. This is the third time this has happened to me while being around a lot of cigarette smoke. I have to use my asthma pump now every 6 hours because of the wheezing. My sisters say that this is all in my head. Can I get this sore throat, voice loss and wheezing from second hand smoke or not?
A: If second hand smoke was as dangerous as people believe it is, there would be nobody alive in their 50s and 60s.
Just don't think about it, and it won't bother you. It's all psychological.
Q: What is wrong with me???? Please read my symptoms and help. Desperate!?
I'm a 27 year old female.I have been sick for several weeks now. it started with my eyes itching and a little sneezing about 2 weeks ago. I attributed that to seasonal allergies as there is a lot of pollen where I live.
So for a week and a half, I had sneezing and itchy eyes with occasional slight congestion. I dealt with it by taking benadryl. I did not really get better but I didn't get worse either.
So about 5 days ago, my congestion started getting really severe. My right nostril has been completely clogged since Monday with a few short periods of relief (lasting about 5 minutes to 1 hour at most). Then it would get completely clogged again.
On Tuesday, I went to an urgent care center and I was immediately prescibed azithromycin, claritin, and nasonex.
By Thursday, I tried to go back to work but had a completely miserable congested day and ended up telling my supervisor that I probably won't be back the next day (which I'm sure she didn't want to hear). At one point, I was so congested that I had tears coming from my eyes and I was gasping trying to get some relief and feel some comfort.
Right after work Thursday, I went to a different urgent care center close to my job and was basically chastised by a nurse-practitioner who accused me of crying and overreacting as I was struggling to catch my breath. He told me to keep doing what the first urgent care center told me (antibiotics, Claritin, and nasonex) as well as try a CVS brand nasal saline. I left there disappointed but tried to follow his instructions. Still, no relief and I had to miss work again today.
I still do not feel better. I'm congested as hell and I have since today acquired a nasty rattling cough (that produces no mucus), gagging and a sore, irritated throat. Basically, I am a complete miserable mess.
I have tried everything to bring relief but nothing really seems to work- including Vix, raw garlic, honey, lemon, tea, apple cider vinegar, nasal spray, Afrin, an inhaler, and holding my head over a pot of boiling water. I don't even get temporary relief. It's affected my ability to function. It's causing me stress. I can't work and I feel like I'm infringing on others now.
The thing is I often have sinus problems but this is lingering and I don't know what to do!!!! I think I might have a deviated septum or some other problem and I soon want to see an ear nose and throat specialist when I am able. But what should I do for now?? Tomorrow will be day 6 of this horrible one nostril congestion and I can't even get any rest like this. Thanks for reading. I know it's long.
A: All kinds of sinus infections and associated dizziness can get treated via prescribed medications from the doctor. Instead of waiting too long for diagnosis, it is suggested that you prevent sinusitis from occurring. Usually bacteria are the cause of such conditions, and hence you should focus more on consumption of healthy foods and supplements. These help in strengthening the immune system and also reduce occurrence of dizziness, and sinusitis. Remember that a weak immune system would be vulnerable to sinus infections. Those suffering from sinus should control the air they breathe in at nigh, as it can result in the problem flaring up. Try and get a vaporizer for a dry room as it helps with sinuses. Air conditioners help in lessening impact of the sinus infection as they remove allergens that agitate sinus cavities.