Pulmonologist who won't pump me up with asthma and allergy drugs (dermatologist, insurance)

[cmscheip]

Hi guys, first post to this forum (woohoo). I have a respiratory issue that has been diagnosed as a few different things, and the only solutions I've gotten have been an inhaler and a host of allergy drugs.

Are there any Pulmonologists in the area that will try to find the root of my problem, or offer alternative techniques to solving my problem? I try to take modern drugs and meds as an absolutely last resort.

I am on a pretty good insurance plan, so most doctors are covered, but I do know that holistic doctors are NOT covered, so I can't really afford that route, otherwise I would in a heartbeat! Thanks!

[vmrl]

You could try the Duke Asthma, Allergy, and Airways center. They did prescribe me an inhaler but after doing allergy testing, which I found useful. I was finally "cured" of my asthma when my cat eventually died. Good luck!

[lovebrentwood]

I was "cured" of my asthma when I stopped eating wheat.

I am sure there are plenty of people on expensive asthma meds who could be "cured" of asthma by finding out what they're allergic to -- cats, wheat, or whatever.

Like me, they were probably prescribed inhalers (maybe pills), and that was that. It's sad I had to diagnose and "cure" myself, even though I went to more than one doctor to find answers.

[vmrl]

^^^ Agree. Its annoying when it turns out meds are not cures. I'm now experimenting with a non-dairy diet to control eczema, which is also related to asthma. if its not one thing, its another! This after trying meds from the dermatologist.

[evaofnc]

Duke's Allergy Center is amazing. If you can get an appointment over there I'd try giving them a visit.

[cmscheip]

Originally Posted by evaofnc

Duke's Allergy Center is amazing. If you can get an appointment over there I'd try giving them a visit.

Nice, I will definitely try to get one! I've been on a plant based food diet with no wheat for a few days. We'll see in a few weeks, especially once the temps drop and air dries out, how I'm feeling. Thanks for all the comments!

[lovebrentwood]

I believe any general practice doctor can do a full range of allergy tests as well. (Mine can.)

[lovebrentwood]

Correction -- I believe a GP can do a full range of blood work to identify some allergies. I think skin tests are done by allergists.

Originally Posted by lovebrentwood

I believe any general practice doctor can do a full range of allergy tests as well. (Mine can.)

[andyselec]

If it's a airborne allergy try local honey. The bees produce the honey with what bothers you so you build up a rsistance to the problem. @vmrl try urine therapy it's free (Thread: UT and eczema questions at Urine Therapy Support Forum (ThreadID: 124195)) ...........if you think it is disgusting check the labels on your makeups and look for urea (Urea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) or carbamide that whats in makeup.

[vmrl]

What the heck, I've tried everything else including breastmilk. If this no-dairy thing doesnt work, I just might put some pee on my face. lol. Thanks for the tip!