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I been having trouble with the asthma since last night I really dont like going to the hospital had four nebs through last night cause I was scared of going to the hospital is four to many nebs to be taking through a day that I been having a lot of trouble with the asthma. what other preventative stuff other than meds could I do to make sure that it doesnt this way again.and should I head to the doctor today just for precautious reasons so this doesnt happen tongiht cause i dont know if my body can handle it. Optional Information: Female , Age: 26Already Tried: albuterol,advair,30mg of prednisone

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November 14 10:15 AM (1 hour and 22 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
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Based on this information and your apparent history of asthma, you probably need to switch some of your meds or at least make some changes. The only preventative thing I can suggesst is, if you know, is to avoid anything that precipitates your asthma attacks. But you already do that, I expect.

I do think you need to see your doctor. If you do not have a regular doctor you see for your asthma, it is time to develop that sort of relationship. Seeing ER physicians can help for urgent situations but is not the best care for a long term health issue.


Edited by BarbaraTaylor on November 14 2005 at 10:16 AM

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November 14 11:28 AM (1 hour and 13 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
Reply to BarbaraTaylor's Post: I will take your advice I couldnt get to my pulmonary doctor they are booked up would the clinic around here be able to help me eventhough they dont have my history of asthma and all or is it best to wait it out till I can get over to my pulmonary doctor
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November 14 11:42 AM (13 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Did you go into detail about your problems last night with your specialists office? If not, please call them back and tell what all you went through.

A clinic would be better than not getting the care you need but it is your decision if you want to wait for the specialist appointment.

Why not see the clinic doc and see your specialist ASAP to let him/her know what has been going on with your asthma? Be sure to take all your meds with you and write out what all you did for your asthma last night instead of just telling the doc. Reading from a list of notes helps to make sure evrything is shared w/ the doc. Memory in the hustle and bustle of a clinic can be poor. Clear, concise 'presentation' of your situation helps everyone.




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November 14 11:48 AM (6 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
oh okay so eventhough they dont have any history on me that would be ok to go are they going to be able to do as good a job as the pulmonary office can......Jamie... I just dont wanna go through the same thing as last night I dont think my body could take it to be honest I never been as bad as I was last night and the only thing that got me through the night is that I had prednisone in the house which I took on my own so I couldnt land up going to the er
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November 14 11:52 AM (3 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
I just dont wanna go through what I did last night I dont think my body would be able to take it to be honest cause my body isnt used to such a bad beating as last night I really dont know what else I can do I couldnt get an appointment with the regular doctor I guess its a tough season for everyone and I havent been keeping a regular schedule wih the the pulmonary cause my ashtma has been good since June then it acted up last night
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November 14 11:57 AM (4 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Reply to BarbaraTaylor's Post: I told them what was going on they have nothing open right now eventhough I told them its been a tough night for me do u think the clinic would be helpful cause I cant see myself going through another night like I did last night I should have head to the hosptial last ngiht but I was scared all alone and couldnt breath so all my common sense went down the drain. I have tried all my asthma meds that I have that I am supposed to take with no relief last night and to be honest I dont even know what caused it
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November 14 12:01 PM (4 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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I believe you answered your own question about going to the clinic, Jamie, and yes, the clinic should be able to help you even if they don't know you...maybe not like you specialist can, but it would be better than another night like last night.

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November 14 12:04 PM (3 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
Reply to BarbaraTaylor's Post: thanks for your help going to walk over the clinic now and see what can be done will listen to you and write down the meds I am on so he/she knows what i am taking....Jamie
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