Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hi, this is - I just got out the Critical Care Unit in the beginning weeks of November pneumonia which sent me into a full blown asthma attack. Ever since I have gotten out it seems like it been one thing after another, I came home on oxygen b/c at rest my o2 stats was in the lower 80's. All I have done since then is cough and cough, sometimes a dry other times a productive. I do good for a few days, then I start running fever again - then back to the doctor. I have pneumonia again more antibotics, treatments on the hour, high doses of Predinsone and the funny thing is I haven't been out of my house with the exception of doctor visits. What am I doing so wrong?Both doctors (asthma and pulmonogist) say I am on some of the strongest medication for asthma Advair 500/50mcg, Zyflo 600mg, Zyrtec 10mg, DuoNeb (albuterol-atrovent)every 2-3 hours, Allegy Shots, Xolair (waiting for 1st injection). I also had a pneumonia vaccine, go figure! My biggest complaint is the continual cough which will eventually make me throw up. I have been home for weeks, I will do do some house work which causes me to be short of breath and I will rest and then try again. I guess I sound like all Iam doing is complaining, but really I just want to know if there is anything else I can do? How long does to effects of pneumonia last? I have had it 3'x since October. Just looking for help from people who have been there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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