Asthma like symptoms after engine fume inhalation

Posted by acid2come @acid2come, Jan 13, 2020

Hello everyone, I can’t get any help or information! I’ve been to primary doc, pulmonologist, ERS, and Gastroenterologist..So I’m sorry in advance for the long story..but this is how it’s went so far.. in August I helped my husband work on a high performance motor in our shop.. It was over heating so it was a lot of starting it and letting it run until over heating (work on it) then start it up again and let it run until it over heated again.. thus went on for about 7-8 hrs.. shop doors were open..it was about 100 degrees we also had fans going..but the fumes were bad..I started coughing that night and felt bad the next week. Thought it was the flu...the nx wkend it was still over heating so we wrapped the headers with fiberglass. I still didn't fell good.. but I helped anyway.. it was a 7-8 hr job also..my cough got worse, had muscle fatigue..but now I cldnt talk or drink anything with out coughing..I couldn’t Stand the taste of soft drinks it burned my mouth..or if it was cold it made me cough..with coughing come no air.. I cld breath in but couldn’t breathe out... my oxygen level is good so I get no help from doctors..had s lung function test it showed restricted air way..plus my GURD started back up.. had a EGD doc said from throat down to stomach is not bleeding but very red and inflamed..I’ve had a Nissan fundo surgery about 10yrs ago wasn’t hvin any trouble with acid.. until all of this...never had any breathing trouble..until all of this.. I hv a nebulizer but it doesn’t seem to help..
Any suggestions or help I would appreciate it very much..
My life has been put on hold
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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 26, 2020

@acid2come- Good for you! Let me know what works!

lioness | @lioness | Jan 26, 2020

@acid2come If it's to hard to talk have you thought about writing it all down

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jan 27, 2020

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@acid2come
I think the idea of going by yourself so the doctor Has to speak to you, is good. But also write down your questions! I always take a written list because I just know I’ll forget something! And I want to write down what the doctor says in relation to each question. My husband usually goes with me but I always tell him to let me do the talking since we’re talking about me! Do you think you can safely drive with your breathing problems? If so, go to it!

acid2come | @acid2come | Jan 27, 2020

In reply to @becsbuddy "@acid2come I think the idea of going by yourself so the doctor Has to speak to..." + (show)

My husband said he’s going with me he doesn’t want me going by myself..I’m really having a hard time breathing.. it feels like I’m drawing in quick sand..I’m can’t wait for doc appointment but I’m scared because I feel like this is my last chance for a answer...this is the first time I feel helpless.. and Ive had some major surgery..I had 11 surgeries on my knee before the 12 being totally replacement..

lioness | @lioness | Jan 27, 2020

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@acid2come Hang in there is your appointment tomorrow ?Even though your husband is going with you write down any questions you have best of luck May God be with you .

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jan 28, 2020

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@acid2come Be sure to do most or all of the talking! Then the doctor will hear how difficult it is for you. Also, tell your doctor that you’re scared and that you feel like it’s your last chance. Doctors NEED to hear this. Also, ask if there is someone he/she can refer you to. I wish you lots of luck and love. Becky

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 28, 2020

In reply to @becsbuddy "@acid2come Be sure to do most or all of the talking! Then the doctor will hear..." + (show)

@acid2come - I agree with Becky. The dr. can't talk to anyone else about you without your permission.

acid2come | @acid2come | Jan 28, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@acid2come - I agree with Becky. The dr. can't talk to anyone else about you without..." + (show)

Ok, thank you. That’s good to know 😊

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Feb 5, 2020

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@acid2come How did your appointment on January 29th go? We’re you able to talk with the doctor (and your husband stayed quiet)? I hope you got some answers! Let me know how your visit went