Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome aboard! That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caring side of your co-worker(s)! The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (Certified Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to the ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would have some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler to calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma haywire. --- coloneloneill wrote: <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and in that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attack at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thought that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me a little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramatic way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor and oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> --------------------------------------- Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Tony Robbins God Bless America! --------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome aboard! That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caring side of your co-worker(s)! The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (Certified Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to the ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would have some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler to calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma haywire. --- coloneloneill wrote: <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and in that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attack at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thought that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me a little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramatic way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor and oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> --------------------------------------- Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Tony Robbins God Bless America! --------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome aboard! That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caring side of your co-worker(s)! The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (Certified Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to the ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would have some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler to calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma haywire. --- coloneloneill wrote: <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and in that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attack at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thought that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me a little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramatic way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor and oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> --------------------------------------- Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Tony Robbins God Bless America! --------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you feel better soon. B wrote: Welcome aboard! :)That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had anasthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caringside of your co-worker(s)!The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (CertifiedNurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on anebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to theER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was inthere for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would havesome very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler tocalm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthmahaywire.--- coloneloneill wrote:<Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i havehad asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and inthat timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if itsthe recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attackat work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thoughtthat was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to worktoday and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse andworse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when thatran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me alittle. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramaticway to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor andoxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>---------------------------------------Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.Tony RobbinsGod Bless America!---------------------------------------__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you feel better soon. B wrote: Welcome aboard! :)That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had anasthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caringside of your co-worker(s)!The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (CertifiedNurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on anebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to theER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was inthere for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would havesome very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler tocalm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthmahaywire.--- coloneloneill wrote:<Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i havehad asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and inthat timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if itsthe recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attackat work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thoughtthat was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to worktoday and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse andworse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when thatran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me alittle. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramaticway to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor andoxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>---------------------------------------Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.Tony RobbinsGod Bless America!---------------------------------------__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you feel better soon. B wrote: Welcome aboard! :)That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had anasthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the caringside of your co-worker(s)!The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP (CertifiedNurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on anebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to theER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was inthere for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical office. I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would havesome very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler tocalm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthmahaywire.--- coloneloneill wrote:<Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i havehad asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and inthat timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if itsthe recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an attackat work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i thoughtthat was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to worktoday and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse andworse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when thatran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me alittle. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a dramaticway to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor andoxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>---------------------------------------Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.Tony RobbinsGod Bless America!---------------------------------------__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 The Doctor i saw reassured me that the nebulizer does help settle things as the ventolin gets deeper into your system than it does just by using an inhaler. I still feel that i get out of breath far to quickly, but i can only assume thats normal after a severe asthma attack, this is the first time i've had one this bad. This warm weather seems to have knocked everybody for six. It did frighten everbody, my supervisor never left my side. In fact i just got off the phone to him he rang to see how i was. The rest of my team were curious more than anything else, they couldn't do anything since i already had 3 team leaders fussing over me waiting for the ambulance. KTF LAyla. > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > caring > side of your co-worker(s)! > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > (Certified > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > the > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > have > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler > to > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > haywire. > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and > in > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > attack > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > thought > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me > a > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > dramatic > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > and > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > --------------------------------------- > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > Tony Robbins > > God Bless America! > > --------------------------------------- > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 The Doctor i saw reassured me that the nebulizer does help settle things as the ventolin gets deeper into your system than it does just by using an inhaler. I still feel that i get out of breath far to quickly, but i can only assume thats normal after a severe asthma attack, this is the first time i've had one this bad. This warm weather seems to have knocked everybody for six. It did frighten everbody, my supervisor never left my side. In fact i just got off the phone to him he rang to see how i was. The rest of my team were curious more than anything else, they couldn't do anything since i already had 3 team leaders fussing over me waiting for the ambulance. KTF LAyla. > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > caring > side of your co-worker(s)! > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > (Certified > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > the > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > have > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler > to > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > haywire. > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and > in > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > attack > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > thought > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me > a > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > dramatic > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > and > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > --------------------------------------- > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > Tony Robbins > > God Bless America! > > --------------------------------------- > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you > feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > caring > side of your co-worker(s)! > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > (Certified > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > the > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > have > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler > to > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > haywire. > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and > in > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > attack > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > thought > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me > a > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > dramatic > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > and > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > --------------------------------------- > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > Tony Robbins > > God Bless America! > > --------------------------------------- > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you > feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > caring > side of your co-worker(s)! > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > (Certified > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > the > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > have > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler > to > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > haywire. > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and > in > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > attack > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > thought > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me > a > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > dramatic > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > and > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > --------------------------------------- > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > Tony Robbins > > God Bless America! > > --------------------------------------- > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you > feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > caring > side of your co-worker(s)! > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > (Certified > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > the > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > have > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler > to > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > haywire. > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and > in > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > attack > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > thought > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me > a > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > dramatic > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > and > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > --------------------------------------- > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > Tony Robbins > > God Bless America! > > --------------------------------------- > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a recheck. Hugs, General O'Neill wrote: Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma beforeeven if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonnakeep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i'vebeen outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think> it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may> have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed> to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you> feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an> asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> caring> side of your co-worker(s)!> > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> (Certified> Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to> the> ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in> there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would> have> some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler> to> calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma> haywire.> > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have> had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and> in> that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its> the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> attack> at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> thought> that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work> today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that> ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me> a> little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> dramatic> way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor> and> oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > ---------------------------------------> Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> Tony Robbins> > God Bless America!> > ---------------------------------------> > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a recheck. Hugs, General O'Neill wrote: Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma beforeeven if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonnakeep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i'vebeen outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think> it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may> have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed> to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you> feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an> asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> caring> side of your co-worker(s)!> > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> (Certified> Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to> the> ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in> there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would> have> some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler> to> calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma> haywire.> > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have> had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and> in> that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its> the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> attack> at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> thought> that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work> today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that> ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me> a> little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> dramatic> way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor> and> oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > ---------------------------------------> Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> Tony Robbins> > God Bless America!> > ---------------------------------------> > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a recheck. Hugs, General O'Neill wrote: Thanks cindy, I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma beforeeven if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonnakeep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i'vebeen outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I think> it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I may> have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are supposed> to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you> feel better soon. > > > > > B wrote: > Welcome aboard! > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had an> asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> caring> side of your co-worker(s)!> > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> (Certified> Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to> the> ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in case.) > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in> there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> office. > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would> have> some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my inhaler> to> calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma> haywire.> > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i have> had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 and> in> that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if its> the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> attack> at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> thought> that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to work> today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when that> ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened me> a> little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> dramatic> way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor> and> oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > ---------------------------------------> Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> Tony Robbins> > God Bless America!> > ---------------------------------------> > __________________________________________________> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see him and that would be the next step. I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays. > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Thanks cindy, > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I > think > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I > may > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are > supposed > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > Welcome aboard! > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had > an > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > > caring > > side of your co-worker(s)! > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > > (Certified > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > > the > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in > case.) > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > > office. > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > > have > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my > inhaler > > to > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > > haywire. > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i > have > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 > and > > in > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if > its > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > > attack > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > > thought > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to > work > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when > that > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened > me > > a > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > > dramatic > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > > and > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > > > --------------------------------------- > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > > Tony Robbins > > > > God Bless America! > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see him and that would be the next step. I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays. > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Thanks cindy, > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I > think > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I > may > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are > supposed > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > Welcome aboard! > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had > an > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > > caring > > side of your co-worker(s)! > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > > (Certified > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to > > the > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in > case.) > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > > office. > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would > > have > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my > inhaler > > to > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma > > haywire. > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i > have > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 > and > > in > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if > its > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > > attack > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > > thought > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to > work > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when > that > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened > me > > a > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > > dramatic > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor > > and > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > > > --------------------------------------- > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > > Tony Robbins > > > > God Bless America! > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. General O'Neill wrote: Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the docdidn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if itflares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an seehim and that would be the next step.I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital(as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may gosee my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays.> I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started> antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the> Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes> and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take> care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for a> recheck. Hugs, > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Thanks cindy, > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before> even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna> keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've> been outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I> think> > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I> may> > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are> supposed> > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope you> > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > Welcome aboard! > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't had> an> > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> > caring> > side of your co-worker(s)!> > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> > (Certified> > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself to> > the> > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in> case.) > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was in> > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> > office. > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I would> > have> > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my> inhaler> > to> > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my asthma> > haywire.> > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i> have> > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23> and> > in> > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if> its> > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> > attack> > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> > thought> > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to> work> > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when> that> > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened> me> > a> > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> > dramatic> > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the nebulizor> > and> > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > > > ---------------------------------------> > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> > questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> > Tony Robbins> > > > God Bless America!> > > > ---------------------------------------> > > > __________________________________________________> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatment awas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managed to hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400 so.. so far so good! > I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc > didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it > flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see > him and that would be the next step. > > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital > (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go > see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays. > > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started > > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the > > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes > > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take > > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for > a > > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before > > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna > > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've > > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I > > think > > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I > > may > > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are > > supposed > > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope > you > > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't > had > > an > > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > > > caring > > > side of your co-worker(s)! > > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > > > (Certified > > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself > to > > > the > > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in > > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was > in > > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I > would > > > have > > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my > > inhaler > > > to > > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my > asthma > > > haywire. > > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i > > have > > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 > > and > > > in > > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if > > its > > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > > > attack > > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > > > thought > > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to > > work > > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when > > that > > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened > > me > > > a > > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > > > dramatic > > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the > nebulizor > > > and > > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > > > Tony Robbins > > > > > > God Bless America! > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatment awas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managed to hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400 so.. so far so good! > I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc > didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it > flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see > him and that would be the next step. > > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital > (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go > see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays. > > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started > > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the > > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes > > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take > > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for > a > > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before > > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna > > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've > > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I > > think > > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I > > may > > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are > > supposed > > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope > you > > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't > had > > an > > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > > > caring > > > side of your co-worker(s)! > > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > > > (Certified > > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself > to > > > the > > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in > > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was > in > > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I > would > > > have > > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my > > inhaler > > > to > > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my > asthma > > > haywire. > > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i > > have > > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 > > and > > > in > > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if > > its > > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > > > attack > > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > > > thought > > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to > > work > > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when > > that > > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened > > me > > > a > > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > > > dramatic > > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the > nebulizor > > > and > > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > > > Tony Robbins > > > > > > God Bless America! > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatment awas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managed to hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400 so.. so far so good! > I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc > didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it > flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see > him and that would be the next step. > > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital > (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go > see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays. > > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started > > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the > > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes > > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take > > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for > a > > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before > > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna > > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've > > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather > > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I > > think > > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I > > may > > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are > > supposed > > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope > you > > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't > had > > an > > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the > > > caring > > > side of your co-worker(s)! > > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP > > > (Certified > > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a > > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself > to > > > the > > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in > > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was > in > > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical > > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I > would > > > have > > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my > > inhaler > > > to > > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my > asthma > > > haywire. > > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote: > > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i > > have > > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23 > > and > > > in > > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if > > its > > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an > > > attack > > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i > > > thought > > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to > > work > > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and > > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when > > that > > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened > > me > > > a > > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a > > > dramatic > > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the > nebulizor > > > and > > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla> > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better > > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers. > > > Tony Robbins > > > > > > God Bless America! > > > > > > --------------------------------------- > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Layla- That's good that your supervisor was there by your side when you ended up getting rushed to the ER. You should write a huge thank you note to the coworkers who were there for you when you had your asthma attack. When I had mine, one of my male friends was there, as well as a few people who worked in the kitchen. (One of them has asthma and knows what I'm going through. --- General O'Neill wrote: <The Doctor i saw reassured me that the nebulizer does help settle things as the ventolin gets deeper into your system than it does just by using an inhaler. I still feel that i get out of breath far to quickly, but i can only assume thats normal after a severe asthma attack, this is the first time i've had one this bad. This warm weather seems to have knocked everybody for six. It did frighten everbody, my supervisor never left my side. In fact i just got off the phone to him he rang to see how i was. The rest of my team were curious more than anything else, they couldn't do anything since i already had 3 team leaders fussing over me waiting for the ambulance. KTF LAyla.> --------------------------------------- Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Tony Robbins God Bless America! --------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Layla- That's good that your supervisor was there by your side when you ended up getting rushed to the ER. You should write a huge thank you note to the coworkers who were there for you when you had your asthma attack. When I had mine, one of my male friends was there, as well as a few people who worked in the kitchen. (One of them has asthma and knows what I'm going through. --- General O'Neill wrote: <The Doctor i saw reassured me that the nebulizer does help settle things as the ventolin gets deeper into your system than it does just by using an inhaler. I still feel that i get out of breath far to quickly, but i can only assume thats normal after a severe asthma attack, this is the first time i've had one this bad. This warm weather seems to have knocked everybody for six. It did frighten everbody, my supervisor never left my side. In fact i just got off the phone to him he rang to see how i was. The rest of my team were curious more than anything else, they couldn't do anything since i already had 3 team leaders fussing over me waiting for the ambulance. KTF LAyla.> --------------------------------------- Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. Tony Robbins God Bless America! --------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Good, that's much better. Hopefully it will continue to stay up there. I have had problems the past couple days with an infection and lost my voice last night. I can talk a little this morning but I'm resting the vocal cords as much as I can. .General O'Neill wrote: Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatmentawas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managedto hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400so.. so far so good!> I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc> didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it> flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see> him and that would be the next step.> > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital> (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go> see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays.> > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started> > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the> > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes> > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take> > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for> a> > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before> > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna> > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've> > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I> > think> > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I> > may> > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are> > supposed> > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope> you> > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't> had> > an> > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> > > caring> > > side of your co-worker(s)!> > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> > > (Certified> > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself> to> > > the> > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in> > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was> in> > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I> would> > > have> > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my> > inhaler> > > to> > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my> asthma> > > haywire.> > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i> > have> > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23> > and> > > in> > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if> > its> > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> > > attack> > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> > > thought> > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to> > work> > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when> > that> > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened> > me> > > a> > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> > > dramatic> > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the> nebulizor> > > and> > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> > > Tony Robbins> > > > > > God Bless America!> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > > > > __________________________________________________> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Good, that's much better. Hopefully it will continue to stay up there. I have had problems the past couple days with an infection and lost my voice last night. I can talk a little this morning but I'm resting the vocal cords as much as I can. .General O'Neill wrote: Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatmentawas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managedto hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400so.. so far so good!> I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc> didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it> flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see> him and that would be the next step.> > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital> (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go> see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays.> > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started> > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the> > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes> > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take> > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for> a> > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before> > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna> > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've> > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I> > think> > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I> > may> > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are> > supposed> > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope> you> > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't> had> > an> > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> > > caring> > > side of your co-worker(s)!> > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> > > (Certified> > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself> to> > > the> > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in> > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was> in> > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I> would> > > have> > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my> > inhaler> > > to> > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my> asthma> > > haywire.> > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i> > have> > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23> > and> > > in> > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if> > its> > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> > > attack> > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> > > thought> > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to> > work> > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when> > that> > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened> > me> > > a> > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> > > dramatic> > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the> nebulizor> > > and> > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> > > Tony Robbins> > > > > > God Bless America!> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > > > > __________________________________________________> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Good, that's much better. Hopefully it will continue to stay up there. I have had problems the past couple days with an infection and lost my voice last night. I can talk a little this morning but I'm resting the vocal cords as much as I can. .General O'Neill wrote: Hmm... really dont wannt end up on them. My peak flow before treatmentawas 200. after the nebulizor when i was still at hospital i managedto hit 450! (a new record) just did it now before bed an still hit 400so.. so far so good!> I hope it behaves. I heard the steroids called the devil drugs. It fits. > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > Luckily since it was my first trip to hospital for asthma the doc> didn't give me no steroid tablets. however he did warn that if it> flares up bad again in the next 48 hours then i have to go back an see> him and that would be the next step.> > I'll see how it goes, its been fine since i got home from the hospital> (as the day cooled down?) and i am back at work tommorrow. I may go> see my Asthma Nurse next, see how controlled it stays.> > > > > > > I spent roughly 6 hours in the ER in February with mine. I just started> > antibiotics. I went to my dr's office and saw the CNP. She put me on the> > Z-pac to see if I can avoid the steriods. They caused me to have diabetes> > and will spike my sugar levels. So I'm going to be a good girl and take> > care of myself in hopes it settles down. I go back in a couple weeks for> a> > recheck. Hugs, > > > > > > > > > > General O'Neill wrote: > > Thanks cindy, > > > > I admit it scared me, i've never been in hospital for my asthma before> > even if it was only a few hours on oxygen and nebs. I'm just gonna> > keep a closer eye on my peak flow tho generally thats fine until i've> > been outside, being out side and walking sets me off.> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome to the group Layla. I have problems with my asthma with weather> > > changes, too. I am seeing my CNP today as I'm having some problems. I> > think> > > it's mostly allergies, but (not meaning to be too gross) I also think I> > may> > > have an infection getting started. Take your medicine like you are> > supposed> > > to. A lot of times you just have to ride it out. Take care, and hope> you> > > feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > B wrote: > > > Welcome aboard! > > > > > > That must have been scary for both you and your coworkers! I haven't> had> > an> > > asthma since before I left to come come. At least that brought out the> > > caring> > > side of your co-worker(s)!> > > > > > The week prior to my second semester finals, I went to go see a CNP> > > (Certified> > > Nurse Practicioner). She noticed a little bit of wheezing, put me on a> > > nebulizer and sent me home. Later that week, I ended up driving myself> to> > > the> > > ER with breathing problems. (One of my friends went with me just in> > case.) > > > They did some chest X-rays, put me on a nebulizer, and pulse ox. I was> in> > > there for 3 hours, compared to the 1/2 hour that I was at the Medical> > > office. > > > I am now back home permanently and haven't had too many problems. I> would> > > have> > > some very minor problems on sunday mornings and I would just use my> > inhaler> > > to> > > calm everything. Lately, though, I think the weather is sending my> asthma> > > haywire.> > > > > > > > > --- coloneloneill wrote:> > > <Hi all, I live in the North east of UK and am new to this group, but i> > have> > > had asthma for a few years now. I first got diagnosed at 18, i am now 23> > and> > > in> > > that timemy asthma has been well controlled. until now... I dont know if> > its> > > the recent change to the warmer weather or what but last friday i had an> > > attack> > > at work. My supervisor said i sounded like darth vader. It passed and i> > > thought> > > that was that.. but its never realy been under control since. I went to> > work> > > today and i had some of my usual asthma symptoms that just got worse and> > > worse.. By Half past 11, i was in an ambulance and on a nebulizor. when> > that> > > ran out i was switched to oxygen until my symptoms passed. it frightened> > me> > > a> > > little. My Team Leader was great, really looked out for me. Bit of a> > > dramatic> > > way to get out of work via ambulance though. I'm hoping that the> nebulizor> > > and> > > oxygen will help it back under control again long term.. KTF Layla>> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better> > > questions, and as a result, they get better answers.> > > Tony Robbins> > > > > > God Bless America!> > > > > > ---------------------------------------> > > > > > __________________________________________________> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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