Re: Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

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I would see the asthma doctor. If they

can’t help, then I’d go to a pulmonologist. You can also call

their offices and see what they think.

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To: asthma

Subject: Pulmonologist or asthma

speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that

is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several

pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The

AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist

for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who

would you consider?

Thanks

wizkid

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I have the opposite thought. Allergists did nothing for me. One test

would come out with me allergic to " everything. " The next one would

come out with me allergic to barley and hops (yeah, like a 4-year-old

drinks beer), and the third test came out with me allergic to

" nothing. " When I had my tests, it was affordable; now allergists

charge through the nose and try to get everybody taking weekly

sensitivity injections.

But after my more-than-half-century of living with asthma, I've

concluded there's more going on than mere allergies. Think about it:

Dust mites? I'm sure they were around when I was a kid (although my

mother was a compulsive cleaner), yet asthma has gotten worse, not

better (mortality-rate-wise) in the succeeding decades. I will

maintain to my dying day that there is an endocrine factor that doctors

are not taking into their analyses. Why else would children so often

" grow out " of asthma after puberty? Why would women, particularly,

present with asthma after menopause--when they'd never had it before in

their lives?

As an afterthought: I hope everybody is keeping track of the

inhalations they get out of the various sprays--especially " rescue "

inhalers. I've kept careful track of mine over the years and the most

I've gotten in the past 15 years is 157 inhalations. Wrote to FDA and

got a letter back saying they would write me back, but never got

anything. Truly think we're being ripped off... just food for

thought...

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I would try both I am with an allergist in Denver since I have had bad allergies for years and had been on allergy shots for over 10 years. (Though was off them for over a year after moving to Denver.) He said I had been there done that and put me on Xolair the new asthma injection. I am doing much better. We have been reducing the steroids and for the first time in years I did not have bronchitis/viral infection in January that leaves me debilitated for weeks. 80% of asthma according to the medical community is allergic-asthma. As we well know as asthmatics are lungs are sensitive to cold, smoke and pollution. To find a good doc, make sure they are aggressive. I was with one who wasn't and was living miserably for way too long. She had a more wait and see attitude -- I don't think she even read my past history or consulted my previous allergists who had been aggressive.

Yes, hormones do play a role. Just ask any women about allergies and their cycle -- there is a connection. It is all chemical. Martha wrote: I have the opposite thought. Allergists did nothing for me. One test would come out with me allergic to "everything." The next one would come out with me allergic to barley and hops (yeah, like a 4-year-old drinks beer), and the third test came out with me allergic to "nothing." When I had my tests, it was affordable; now allergists charge through the nose and try to get everybody taking weekly sensitivity injections.But after my more-than-half-century of living with asthma, I've concluded there's more going on than mere

allergies. Think about it: Dust mites? I'm sure they were around when I was a kid (although my mother was a compulsive cleaner), yet asthma has gotten worse, not better (mortality-rate-wise) in the succeeding decades. I will maintain to my dying day that there is an endocrine factor that doctors are not taking into their analyses. Why else would children so often "grow out" of asthma after puberty? Why would women, particularly, present with asthma after menopause--when they'd never had it before in their lives?As an afterthought: I hope everybody is keeping track of the inhalations they get out of the various sprays--especially "rescue" inhalers. I've kept careful track of mine over the years and the most I've gotten in the past 15 years is 157 inhalations. Wrote to FDA and got a letter back saying they would write me back, but never got anything. Truly think we're being ripped off... just food for

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I guess it would depend on which ones have a good reputation, who you like, who is good and so

forth. You might ask around first.

Char

Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who would you consider?

Thanks

wizkid

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My son was born with RAD and I took him to an allergy doc that does Asthma too when he was 8 yrs old, not a pulmonologist,

and he told me my son didn't have RAD. Wouldn't give him any meds even with his having episodes. Back then I didn't know what

a pulmonologist even was. Now I'm going to take him to a pulmonologist instead.

Char

Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who would you consider?

Thanks

wizkid

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That's my problem...I nor my husband, nor any of my family know anyone with asthma who sees a specialist. I can't even get opinions from anyone I know on the subject cause no one has used either. I had the general allergy tests done a few years ago but nothing showed up as red flags or anything. Course like someone else said, it could very well have changed. Just not sure where to start looking.

Thanks

christina

-- Re: Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

,

I guess it would depend on which ones have a good reputation, who you like, who is good and so

forth. You might ask around first.

Char

Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who would you consider?

Thanks

wizkid

[Guest guest]

I know what you mean. I have to take my kids to the only pulmonologist that is in this city, funny for

such a good sized city. For myself, I don't have a choise unless I want to pay out of pocket. Try calling

a hospital and asking for their person that makes referrals, can't think of what the person is called now.

Start with information. You can check ea. hospital. Or maybe ask someone on this site if they know

of anyone in your area that might know. What about asking the health dept? I'm just thinking of ideas.

Char

Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who would you consider?

Thanks

wizkid

[Guest guest]

There are also some online sites that rate doctors or report

feedback from their patients.

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> I know what you mean. I have to take my kids to the only

pulmonologist that is in this city, funny for

> such a good sized city. For myself, I don't have a choise unless

I want to pay out of pocket. Try calling

> a hospital and asking for their person that makes referrals, can't

think of what the person is called now.

> Start with information. You can check ea. hospital. Or maybe ask

someone on this site if they know

> of anyone in your area that might know. What about asking the

health dept? I'm just thinking of ideas.

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> Char

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> Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was:

Allergy testing by Pulmonologist

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> I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area

that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have

several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you

choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a

specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before

either. Who would you consider?

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> Thanks

> wizkid

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[Guest guest]

Yes, I had thought of that. That's a good one.

Char

Pulmonologist or asthma speciality...was: Allergy testing by Pulmonologist> > > > I am thinking of seeing the only doctor in our area that is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. We have several pulmonologists in the area though. Which would you choose? The AAF certified or a pulmonologist? I have never seen a specialist for my asthma before, but its never been this bad before either. Who would you consider?> > Thanks> wizkid>