Hi Greg,
I'm not an expert, but I would think it could be both.
Often an allergy can trigger an asthma attack.
Also, abrupt temperature changes (cold popsicle, perhaps?) can trigger an
asthma attack.
Sometimes I notice that sometimes I'm more sensitive to triggers than at
other times. I think this has to do with multiple things... such as how
many triggers I'm exposed to, how sensitive/inflamed my lungs are...
repeated exposure to certain elements, stress levels....
Good luck - that sounds like a very scary episode!
JulieC
> Is this allergic reaction or severe Asthma attack?
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> Greg P
lt@lenthurmond.com - 27 Aug 2008 17:30 GMT
> Hi Greg,
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> > Greg P
Hey there
Your experience certainly sounds scary Greg. I suffered with Asthma
when I was in my teens and my eldest child had asthma when she was
very young but appears to have outgrown it now :-)
I never had a severe attack but my daughter had several, to this end I
have decided to research allergies and asthma further and make my
findings available to every-one, in the hope that others can gain help
from the information I find out.
It would be great if you would allow me to publish your story (and the
advise your doctor gave to you) on my blog www.allergyinfonow.com
I do hope that you have not had any further experiences like this one
and with the help of your doctor have been able to diagnose allergy or
asthma attack.
Lesley