Is it just asthma or something more? Uncontrollable coughing attacks daily after I got cold

Guest over a year ago

Alright, bottomline, I think I just need someone to tell me to go to the doctor. But I have never had my asthma be has hard to deal with as it has been this year, so I really don't know what to do/expect.

I got a cold that turned into a URI 2 weeks ago. And my lungs have not felt right since. I have at least probably 2-3 uncontrollable unproductive coughing attacks a day and my peak flows are reduced to ~340 (on a really good day my bests are 430-440). Could this be just the remains of the cold and I just need to suck it up? or is this a separate monster? I really hate the idea of starting on steroids again, but then, I hate the idea of dealing with this and being benched for 6 weeks or wahtever I had this past spring.

Asthmatics, talk to me/lecture me. Whats going on?

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airehead over a year ago

I'm not an asthmatic, but I am a mom.

RUN to your doc. My theory is, "If in doubt...do it."

Get an answer from your doc so you can be reassurred. Your life and lungs are way too important.

Ok, I'm done "momming".

:pinklove:

PS. You did just run a marathon--and I have heard some people's resistance to illness goes way down after a huge race like that--so your body might be fighting its way back.

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jrjo over a year ago

I'm not an asthmatic, but I am a dad.

"I brought you in this world, I can take you out.
Now get to the doc before I carry you there myself"

Ok, I'm done "dadding".

:pinklove:

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Running Brewer over a year ago

I am not an asthmatic, and I am not a parent, but I do have pets.

Actually, I have heard about the reduce resistance to sickness after running a marathon but with your history, a trip to the doctor may be in order. :|

Ok I am done uh... doing what ever it is I just did. :pinklove:

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Cappy over a year ago

I'm a Dad, and an asthmatic. Git to yer doctor. I have extra prednisone (SP) sounds like you may need it

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jrjo over a year ago

Developing an allergy to cat dander?

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rolling rock over a year ago

Developing an allergy to cat dander?

BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!! i'd think it's a down resistance due to the marathon.... diabetes expert here, sorry can't help with the asthma but just get it checked for your own peace of mind. it has nothing to do with your cats. repeat after me...........

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genie over a year ago

Your body just took one h*ll of a beating over the last few months, my friend. Even though you came through the marathon strong you're still going to have lingering effects afterwards, especially with having asthma. I suspect there's more going on that you and I have talked about before, so please get to your doctor and also ask him to do the CFIDS/EBV profiling as well. When I was first diagnosed my asthma was the worst it had ever been and nothing was helping. I hope that's not what you've got but it is definitely worth ruling out.

Signed,
Not a Mom But I Play One on the Internet :pinklove:

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flarunner over a year ago

I AM an asthmatic and I also have pets.

Get to your doctor. And see if you could/should also work with an allergist. I've found that my doctor, while very good, just doesn't have the latest drugs and information about allergies and asthma as my allergist.

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