So I am kinda confused right now. Alton, who I believed to be allergic to everything under the sun, turns out to be ONLY allergic to cockroaches...I have no idea how this happened. I have been treating him for allergies since he was 5 months old. I have also believed that his strongest asthma trigger was his seasonal, outdoor and indoor allergies, but that isn't the case...
I'm not sure how to take this new developement.
About 2 years ago it rained, while he was out of one of his allergy medications, and he had his vaccinations. Later that night he was hospitalized and almost died. At the time I asked the Dr's if it could have been his vaccinations and was told NO. But now that he isn't allergic to anything, I have to conclude that he is allergic to one of his vaccinations, although I don't know which one. So now we have to take precautions when getting him vaccinated.
My other problem, is that if allergies aren't the cause of his asthma triggering, WHAT IS!!!!!????????
Now I am so paranoid because I have no idea what triggers him. I was already pretty paranoid before (having a child in a life or death situation will do that to you) but NOW I'm REALLY freaked out.
Sigh...
Alton is a VERY active child so I don't think that it could be activity or he would NEVER be able to breathe, but the allergist said that asthma doesn't always have a specific trigger or cause.
Any asthma mom's (or patients themselves) have any suggestions?
:) It'll be okay. Just keep giving him his asthma meds and follow up with the asthma/allergist specialist as needed. Asthma doesn't always have a specific trigger, but keep an eye on him and make a journal of what he's done in days he has problems. That way next time you see the Doctor you can have a very clear idea of what might be triggering attacks.
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