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Allergies & Asthma

When To See An Allergy Specialist

Exercise can induce an Asthma attack. There are several signs that your asthma may be out of control.  If you are using your reliever inhaler more than two or three times a week, if you awaken at night with asthma symptoms or if you have to adjust your activity around your symptoms, you should talk with your doctor.  These are cues that you might need to adjust your medications or see an asthma specialist.

Talk to your doctor about seeing a specialist if:

  • The diagnosis of asthma or allergy is not certain
  • You require hospitalization or treatment in the emergency room once a year or more
  • Asthma is moderate to severe
  • Activities have been limited by symptoms, including missing school, work or exercise
  • Persistent asthma symptoms occur frequently
  • You require more than one canister of a reliever inhaler a month
  • You use the highest recommended doses of an inhaled steroid or even more
  • You use a steroid pill (prednisone) daily or more than three times a month
  • You are having difficulty managing medications
  • You have bothersome side effects from asthma medications (Read Real Life Story #4)
  • You become pregnant

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