... the cardiologist, and I've been hospitalized so they could run tests, an echo, blood work, arterial blood gas, and a CT scan, all normal. He thinks it's still an asthma diagnosis. I haven't had the spirometry tests yet, hopefully that will happen this week. ... (12 replies)

... do any of you get heart palpitations with your asthma. I tend to get those and wonder if it's asthma related. ... (6 replies)

... Thank you very much. I called my primary this morning, and they were (reassuringly) also upset about the 3 month wait. Apparently, my doctor had checked "urgent" on the referral form and was as surprised as I was by this news. They went ahead and made me an appointment with KC Asthma & Allergy for Monday. I'm cant remember which Doc they said I'm seeing. Thank you very much... (14 replies)

... Wow - 3 months is crazy given what you're dealing with. Here's who I'd recommend you call in K.C. (site rules say I can't post their contact information but you should be able to find them in the phone book pretty easily): Pulmonologist: Dr. Bruce Schwartz at Midwest Pulmonary Consultants (they're over by the Plaza so not too far from KUMC). I can usually get in to see... (14 replies)

... I'm also 23 and I can kind of related to what you are saying. I have only had asthma for a year now. Mine started last Jan when I got the Norwalk Virus from working in the hosital. ... (14 replies)

... What medications do you take now for your asthma and GERD. ... (14 replies)

... I don't wheeze with my asthma either. ... (14 replies)

... KUMC has some good docs but I'd share one warning - the med center doesn't have a separate immunology (allergy) or pulmonology department. Pulmonology is part of the critical care department and the few allergists are either in pediatrics or embedded in other departments. Based on the seriousness of what you're dealing with, be sure you're getting a doc who is well-versed in... (14 replies)

... Wow, what a drag that you're going through all of this. Two questions - 1. Did they do a chest X-ray along the way somewhere to rule out pneumonia? 2. Who's the asthma/allergy specialist they referred you to? I've been to most of the docs in K.C. and there are (in my opinion) a couple of great ones here in town. (14 replies)

... I have had asthma since I was a kid. I had a few older teen years when it seemed to 'go away...' but in the last two years it has reared it's ugly head once more. ... (14 replies)

... correct about silent reflux causing "asthma symptoms". ... (4 replies)

... I have asthma that is very much environmentally triggered... allergies, smoggy air, pollution, chemicals, cold air, etc.... My asthma symptom is primarily a chronic harsh cough which leads to difficulty breathing. ... (4 replies)

... I have tons of issues with the acid irritating my lungs and triggering my asthma. For years, I didn't get a good diagnosis with this. I do have asthma with allergic and environmental triggers. Also, my reflux was "silent". ... (4 replies)

... I had it a few years ago and in the beginning I couldn't tell the difference from my bad asthma cough and the pertussis cough. In adults, it doesn't usually have the same "whooping" sound as it does with children. ... (7 replies)

... It sounds like the asthma clinic did everything right for you. YEA!!! ... (6 replies)

... I can correspond with my asthma educator by email or phone. I'm really glad to have my asthma action plan now. Now, I just need to find out my personal best for peak flow. I have a better technique for peak flow too. ... (6 replies)

... Or, it could be that you had silent reflux before the asthma showed up, and you are only now noticing. ... (4 replies)

... Do you have an up to date asthma action plan? ... (15 replies)

... I can really relate. When my asthma flares it takes me months to get it back under control. It not only wears you out physically, it wears on you mentally. ... (8 replies)

... mach around your esophagus. When your stomach contracts, it is supposed to prevent the acid from coming up. After the surgery, I woke up without a cough and my asthma improved. I would do it again in a heartbeat. ... (5 replies)