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RN with asthma

I was recently diagnosed with asthma by my PCP 2 months ago and have had several exerbations since then and 2 ER visits. A month ago my pcp referred me to pulmonary medicine and I have my first appointment in a week as it took that long to get an appointment thats to covid. I am on a maintenance inhaler and albuterol as needed along with duonebs if the albuterol doesn’t work. I know we can’t give medical advice but I’m not looking for that. I was wondering if anyone has a similar experience and if you have any non medical advice or can relate as I currently work on a busy surgical unit but I’m looking to transfer to family medicine

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    I have mild intermittent asthma which sometimes requires oral steroids when I get sick with a respiratory infection. It used to be much worse. My hospital even had to change carpet cleaning solution just for me because it exacerbated my symptoms! I remember one time when I got so SOB that my sats plunged into the low 80s and stayed there even after a nebulizer treatment from RT. Finally the nursing supervisor made me go downstairs to the ER for further evaluation and treatment.

    It sounds like you’re doing everything you can to prevent asthma attacks. Remember, however, that changing to family medicine will expose you to all kinds of viruses and bacterial infections. Little kids especially will come in coughing and snotting all over the place, and adults and children alike can bring Covid into the office. Wishing you the very best. Viva
     

     

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    Do you have a HEPA air purifier? I use a compact quiet one for springtime moderate  asthma.  Inexpensive and light. Dustmites can be a problem too

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