I have been told I have co-pd, asthma. I am 40 yrs. old female. My doc wants me to see a lung specialist HELP?
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I also suffer with some of the same problems as you.Don't be afraid to go to the specialist. Let him know about your anxiety disorder. If you are still frightened,ask a close friend to go with you to the doctors. It is important to make an appointment as soon as you can, and you will get all the answers from the doctors. Good luck!
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Go see your doctor to make sure that is your problem. If you have had this for a while, you should be on some type of inhaler. Asthma affects people in different ways. If you are having frequent attacks, you should see about getting on maintainence meds to avoid frequent attacks. Also pay close attention to what is triggering your attacks and try to avoid those things. Check your filters, clean the carpet more frequently if you have any, if not try not to have any installed, avoid rugs, dust, cleaning products, animals with fur and dander and a host of other things. Asthma is very serious I know a couple of people who have died from it, please go see a doctor!
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It is a matter of immense importance to see your primary physician so he could refer to appropriate specialist. you should not waste the time ages does not matter for undesirable developments ...remember sooner the better
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Hi Bville, \n\nYou boyfriend is experiencing the symptoms of a lot different illnesses, ranging from mild to severe. The best way for him to know what is going on is to be seen by a doctor. If he does not have insurance, perhaps you could be seen by the county health department or a low cost clinic? Don't let lack of health insurance get in the way of your health.\n\nI don't know how old you boyfriend is but lung cancer usually is diagnosed in older people. However, there are some cases where younger people are being diagnosed. Each person's body reacts differently to cigarette exposure, so you can't really give it a time frame of how long someone has smoked or how many per day.\n\nBest of luck to you and your boyfriend, \nLisa Fayed\nhttp://cancer.about.com
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Hi there.. I was raised in Canada, and after graduating from University went off the travel the world, which I did.  I met my former husband, and we had a child.\n\nHe was Italian, so we lived in Italy.  In Italy, homoeopathy is a very popular medicine, strictly followed by physicians.  When my son was just 2 months old, he started having problems with his breathing.. we did every test in the name of medicine and he came out perfect, but continued to have breathing problems when he cried.  We spend 3 weeks in the hospital and the final test was with an anaesthesiologist - and he personally came to me and told me that my son 'was in perfect health'... so why did he keep holding his breath when he cried - the doctor had no idea.\n\nI then started a very strict time schedule and it seemed to work.  but again, the breathing problems when crying continued.  Finally, a cousin of mine in Italy told me about a physician who specializes not only in Oncology for children, but also for Homeopathy... so I went to see him,\n\nUnlike other appointments I have had with my 4 month old son, this doctor gave almost TWO hours of his time - asking loads of questions that related to me and my son.  He then told me that he believes that my son should take Camomilla in the strongest dose - for the next 3 days.  No food or drink after the dose for 30minutes.... he also said, that after this, for the next three days, my son's symptons will be worse, and on the third day, I would call him back and say - 'my son is worse what can you do about it'.\n\nSure enough, he was right.  I did call back and was frantic - for my son was worse.  This physician then told me to wait one more day - and to call him back.  I did, and let me tell you it was like a miracle.  Since seeing this physician and using homeopathy under the guidance of this physician - my son has not had another 'attack' when crying - and now with myself and my son we both have NOT had a serious cold, and NO flu symtoms in the last 10 years.\n\nMost people say it is a joke and not true.. I SO do not disagree.  My son at the age of 10 has NEVER taken an antibiotic - he is so healthy, that he is the only child in his school that has NOT missed a day due to illness.  Ever.\n\nI have not missed a day of work myself, and when I do get the sniffles I know what to take, for you homeopathy is dealing with the symptoms, not the disease.  When you start practicing this medicine, you need to understand that.  What works for you, will not necessarily work for someone else.  I know my son and his needs for homeopathy as I know myself, but as much as informed as I am with this type of medicine - I could not and should not prescribe medications to others.\n\nI am certain that Singapore has this type of medication, but you need to learn, read, research and speak to someone regarding your symptons before you start taking this type of meds... why?  it is not cheap (also not really expensive either), and you can waste a lot of time and money on them, for some of these meds do NOT work on all people... hint:  SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE.\n\nI still use this to this day and will continue to do so for life.  Do I use regular prescribed meds?  Yes, but when needed - and till now, have not needed anything other type - and it has been 10 years now. \n\ntake a look at the website below, it is the main company that makes this medicine (not the only, but one I am very familiar with) and is used often in Italy (I am now living in Canada - and they are here also)\n\nResearch and learn about your symptons, for if you are not correct in what you need, homeopathy will not work.  But when it does, wow.. it truly is a miracle medicine.
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Hi, \nFirstly, you really should not expect people on here to be able to  diagnose for you. I think you know yourself that if it's still going it's serious and you should DEFINITELY get round to that doctor straight away. Our health is precious and we should look after it. I think you will get other answers advising likewise. PLEASE see your doc.
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well i would try consulting a pulmonary doctor to see what kind of medication would help
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Do NO SUCH THING! Don't take the opinion of random people from Yahoo Answers over your physician, especially involving a child with a respiratory problem!!\n\nNone of you are qualified to make diagnoses, or give advice to a person you have NOT met. That is DANGEROUS!!
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you should explain to your regular doctor that this is causing you and your family extreme distress and get him to recommend a good reputable specialist.
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severe asthma , check your doctor
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Asthma?  Or maybe chronic Bronchitis?
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it maybe  what they call a calcified granuloma which would show up as a spot on your lung but that is nothing harmful lots of people have them and they can tell by a chest xray if thats what it is. your doctor is probably right but it would also help if you said your age and what kind of doctor it was that told you that. Also a radiologist probably read the xray sometimes you can get to talk to them about it. Don't panic because it probably is nothing but if it would make you feel any better get a second opinion and/or ask if you can see a pulmonologist (lung doctor).  When it comes to YOUR health you can't be too cautious. If you have any more questions send me a message
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It might be asthma from the mould, or your partner has it in for you, as it only happened when he moved in! eek!\nI would say you need a letter from your local Council/health enviroment to explain the extent of the mould then have the cause investagated and take it from there.
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I know what you are going through....I am 51 and was diagnosed with PD two years ago.  The doctors (I've seen 3) don't tell you much (at least what to expect).  I believe that is because everyone has different symtoms and different degrees of systoms.  What I did was to go to the book store and get a book about Parkinson's Disease.  It was very informative.  Told me what I might be looking at "down the road".  Medication can help, although it takes some work to find what will work for you.  (I am in that process right now). It is a guessing game for you and the doctors....try until you find something that works for you.  Mine is getting progressively worse.  Started with my right hand shaking, then it progressed to the entire arm and now my right leg also shakes.  Stress makes it worse.  I have been in retail for the last 28 years and it is looking like I will probably have to stop working in the not too distant future.....can't keep up the pace.  Good luck to you and get as informed as you can.  There is an on line group that you can go to that will answer any questions that you may have now or in the future......check on line......
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I hate to disagree with cute girl, but asthma is a ventilation issue, not an oxygenation issue. A dry climate may help. Also, I'd stay away from highly populated areas with alot of air pollution, if possible.\n I would reccommend seeing an asthma specialist if you have not done so. There are many factors that affect asthma patients, so there is no "right" answer that fits everyone.
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why didnt u use ur inhaler?? i think you should see your doc.
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Well, let me tell you what I know about asthma.\n\nWhat causes it?  Allergies can trigger it...Many triggers include, dust, dander from animals, pollen, leaf mold, dust mites and I read that roach pooh can trigger it. (UGH)\n\nMy youngest daughter had asthma and outgrew by age 5.\n\nMy oldest daughter began experiencing symptoms when she was eleven. (shortness of breath and wheezing, especially upon exertion) She is 31 years old now and has lots of problems with it. She has been hospitalized several times in the last few years with it. She uses a puffer. Her Dr prescribed her meds for a nebulizer. For her birthday --I bought her a nebulizer.\n\nSeveral of my grandchildren had problems with wheezing when they were infants.\n\nI didn't experience problems with shortness of breath and wheezing until I quit smoking about 6 years ago. I smoked for over thirty years. I have COPD but I also have asthma. \nWith the asthma I experience shortness of breath. Even getting ready to go to work can leave me breathless, at times. When I have overexerted myself, I wheeze. I experience thses symptoms every day.\n\nPeople who bath in perfume or aftershave really tear my lungs up. I get wheezy after a few minutes of inhaling the mess.\n\nWhen the wind blows, dust and allergens send my lungs into a tail spin. Sometimes extremes in temperature affect me too.\n\nI am on  Zyrtec (for allergies), Spiriva (a steroid dry powder inhaler), Advair (another dry powder steroid inhaler), Prednisone (a steroid) and I also have a nebulizer to use when I am having a really rough time.\n\nSometimes emotions and stress can affect Asthma.\n\nThey use to say that asthma wasn't that serious but now they know different. A person can die with a serious attack. \n\nIf you suspect that you, or any person in your family has asthma, Go to a Dr. Only your GP or a pulmonologist can gauge the seriousness of your condition and prescribe medications to alleviate your symptoms and make life a bit easier for you.\n\nTake Care,\n~Linda~