@merpreb had my allergy tests. I didn't react to any allergens. Ironic, I'm so healthy, except I ruined my lungs. They gave me one spirometer test- blowing out as hard as you can. They use a visual, a tree with leaves with the goal to blow off the leaves. I was able to do it easily, so it must of been easy.
One productive thing came from the exam: the doc said he wasn't surprised I got pneumonia 2x because the vaccine I got only protects against 1 strain. He sent me for a blood test where they test my immune systems reaction to various pneumonia strains. He claims that will tell them the type of vaccine to use when I hit 65 (3 more months), and that vaccine will be more likely to succeed. Have you, or anyone in th group, heard of that type of blood test.?
As part of studying my immune system, I had tests done to see if I had developed immune (titer) from pneumonia vax.. maybe this is the same. I reacted differently to Polyscachhride vax vcompared to the other.
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@joelars- Good morning. I have not heard of this type of test. My pharmacy and PCP keep track of what vaccinations I need. Perhaps start a small journal of shots you need? Here is an email from AARP about just this. https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2019/immunization-quiz-shots-vaccines.html
What's the best way for you to keep track of what you have or need for the future?
I have MAC and CVID. I take hizentra (infuse IgG scig) and nebulize saline with an aerobika for my lungs
As part of studying my immune system, I had tests done to see if I had developed immune (titer) from pneumonia vax.. maybe this is the same. I reacted differently to Polyscachhride vax vcompared to the other.