Michael M. asked
I recently had Covid followed by an exacerbation of my asthma. I have a week or two in between each illness. The most recent symptoms are a stuffy nose, swollen glands, crepitus, and wheezing in my throat. I have had this before and was diagnosed with traceitis. Treated effectively with a round of antibiotics. I do not have a prescription currently. I am 62 years old with mild hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and asthma. I take Symbicort 2 puffs twice a day and Singulair daily. I got COVID on January 16th, went on Paxlovid on the 17th, and after a week felt well, then asthma started a week later. Well for about a week, then this started about 3-4 days ago. I used Alvesco when Symbicort at its max of 8 puffs a day isn't working to control my asthma and it is very effective. This is definitely localized to my throat. Crepitus and wheezing. My nose is very stuffy. I have been unwell for months, having what was probably RSV in November, Norwalk before Christmas, then COVID, asthma, and now this. Very frustrating. I have a dear friend newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, should I avoid her?
December 17th, 2023
Andrew E. answered
It sounds like you probably have a new viral respiratory illness, which may or may not be COVID. Thi...
December 17th, 2023
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