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I never suffered from asthma till age of 18 ,never experienced any symptoms or anything like that but i suddenly devloped asthmatic symptoms after my pneumothorax (it was spontaneous and cured on its own), my ige level was 1500 when i took my blood test and currently taking allergy shots , if i would have asthma, i would facing symptoms from childhood but i experienced everything after pneumothorax, why is it happening, don't have any family history of respiratory problems
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Asthma can develop anytime during one’s lifetime. You developed spontaneous pneumothorax also points to your being prone to developing asthma
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Please consult a pulmonologist online or offline for proper evaluation and treatment. I’m doing both
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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get a pft and review..you may not be having asthma
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Asthma like symptoms can develop in adulthood also.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It can occur not only in childhood, but also later.pl Avoid Allergens. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Rahul Reddy
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Asthma can develop in adulthood also. Can be non familial
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