Someone explain this (allergic reaction?)

[vettechick99]

Vettechick....

I would LOVE to hear anything you could tell me about allergies to yeast....
Myself, and others in my family, have long thought that we were allergic to yeast... but, don't most doctor's dismiss this as an allergen????

Sorry that I don't know enough to comment on your DD.
I send for anybody with serious allergies like this!!!!

But, I would appreciate it SO much if you could share any thoughts info on yeast as an allergy.

Thanks!

We didn't even know she had an allergy to yeast. I don't think it's a terribly common one. He just tested her because on the form that I filled out I listed bread as a common food.

But I would think the best way to tell if you have an allergy to yeast is to eat a yeast roll. Once DD starts eating one, she breaks out in hives. So she is obviously not allowed to have those, but can have white bread, flat breads, thin-crust pizza anytime, and a bun/donut/pastry once a week. I pretty much keep her away from those last few. What sort of reaction do y'all have? Or could it be a gluten intolerance from eating a variety of breads?

Last night, my friend and I were talking about DDs reaction. We've decided (because we were boozing and therefore all-knowing ) that it was chemically-induced and not fragance- or mist-induced because I've used a variety of sprays around her, including hair spray. Just a guess , but I'm going to call the allergist today and let them know what happened. DDs cousin has bad asthma attacks and I want to be prepared if this happens again.

 

[golfgal]

Thanks for all the comments.

Would y'all classify this as an asthma attack? She has had breathing issues that were induced by a cold/croup. Her ped called it asthma but we nipped it with steroids and Albuterol. But if this would be considered an asthma attack, I should definitely call her allergist to get her an inhaler. Which makes me think - this reaction took about 20-30 mins. Do they get subsequently quicker?

It is possible that it was an asthma attack and with as severe of allergies as your DD has I wouldn't be surprised if she has asthma as well. As far as getting an inhaler, the albuterol nebulizer is pretty much what they will recommend at this age. She may not have the coordination to use and inhaler yet. Have they actually tested her for asthma? Our kids' asthma dr has a computer program where they hook up a tube to the computer and the kids have to take a deep breath and blow out then when all the air is out, breath back in as much as they can.

Do you have her seeing an allergy/asthma specialist?

 

[laughinplace199]

It is possible that it was an asthma attack and with as severe of allergies as your DD has I wouldn't be surprised if she has asthma as well. As far as getting an inhaler, the albuterol nebulizer is pretty much what they will recommend at this age. She may not have the coordination to use and inhaler yet. Have they actually tested her for asthma? Our kids' asthma dr has a computer program where they hook up a tube to the computer and the kids have to take a deep breath and blow out then when all the air is out, breath back in as much as they can.

Do you have her seeing an allergy/asthma specialist?

I agree - it's quite possible that this was an asthma attack. Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand. My DD is now 11 and she is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and peas (diagnosed at age 3). Her dr suspected asthma at that age as well, but didn't officially diagnose her until she was 5. I'm not sure why - maybe they can't do the tests when they're really little?

 

[vettechick99]

It is possible that it was an asthma attack and with as severe of allergies as your DD has I wouldn't be surprised if she has asthma as well. As far as getting an inhaler, the albuterol nebulizer is pretty much what they will recommend at this age. She may not have the coordination to use and inhaler yet. Have they actually tested her for asthma? Our kids' asthma dr has a computer program where they hook up a tube to the computer and the kids have to take a deep breath and blow out then when all the air is out, breath back in as much as they can.

Do you have her seeing an allergy/asthma specialist?

I figured at this age the nebulizer was my best bet. Just didn't know if (like the peanut allergy), each subsequent reaction got quicker and more severe. Allergies and asthma are definitely a new thing for us. I've never had allergies/asthma and DH only has reactions to pollen.

She has never been tested for asthma. Earlier this year she got a cold which turned into croup a few days later. She was wheezing and had labored breathing. We took her to the ER per the ped's nurse and they gave her a breathing treatment with some other drug. When we followed up with her ped the next day, he said she had asthma symptoms, but didn't say she has asthma exactly.

 

[gonzo76]

I agree - it's quite possible that this was an asthma attack. Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand. My DD is now 11 and she is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and peas (diagnosed at age 3). Her dr suspected asthma at that age as well, but didn't officially diagnose her until she was 5. I'm not sure why - maybe they can't do the tests when they're really little?

There are many insurance companies who make obtaining health insurance difficult or very expensive if there is a child in the house with a "pre-existing condition." It would be unfortunate to label a child as asthmatic and cause insurance problems for the family when over the course of time the cause of the reactive airways disease turned out to not be asthma. Children are usually diagnosed with RAD (reactive airway disease) until 5.

 

[golfgal]

I figured at this age the nebulizer was my best bet. Just didn't know if (like the peanut allergy), each subsequent reaction got quicker and more severe. Allergies and asthma are definitely a new thing for us. I've never had allergies/asthma and DH only has reactions to pollen.

She has never been tested for asthma. Earlier this year she got a cold which turned into croup a few days later. She was wheezing and had labored breathing. We took her to the ER per the ped's nurse and they gave her a breathing treatment with some other drug. When we followed up with her ped the next day, he said she had asthma symptoms, but didn't say she has asthma exactly.

Having kids with asthma I would say without a doubt that she has asthma. Reactions don't really follow a pattern and each kid has their own triggers-for DS15 humidity is a HUGE trigger for him-even in the winter. His two most severe attacks both happened in the winter. For DS18 it is getting a bad cold or sometimes if his allergies are really bad, but he hasn't had issues in about 5 or 6 years so who knows now. DD is is more exercise induced.

They probably haven't tested her because she it too little and it takes some understanding and coordination to do the test BUT there are preventative meds that she can take and you might want to talk to her allergy dr about this. If you are just having her treated by her Ped, I would get her into an allergy/asthma specialist PRONTO. They are just more up on things because they deal with it daily. I wouldn't be surprised if they suggested shots for her too.

There are many insurance companies who make obtaining health insurance difficult or very expensive if there is a child in the house with a "pre-existing condition." It would be unfortunate to label a child as asthmatic and cause insurance problems for the family when over the course of time the cause of the reactive airways disease turned out to not be asthma. Children are usually diagnosed with RAD (reactive airway disease) until 5.

That is illegal for group plans now and after the first of the year is illegal for all plans so it really is a non-issue.

 

[vettechick99]

Having kids with asthma I would say without a doubt that she has asthma. Reactions don't really follow a pattern and each kid has their own triggers-for DS15 humidity is a HUGE trigger for him-even in the winter. His two most severe attacks both happened in the winter. For DS18 it is getting a bad cold or sometimes if his allergies are really bad, but he hasn't had issues in about 5 or 6 years so who knows now. DD is is more exercise induced.

They probably haven't tested her because she it too little and it takes some understanding and coordination to do the test BUT there are preventative meds that she can take and you might want to talk to her allergy dr about this. If you are just having her treated by her Ped, I would get her into an allergy/asthma specialist PRONTO. They are just more up on things because they deal with it daily. I wouldn't be surprised if they suggested shots for her too.



That is illegal for group plans now and after the first of the year is illegal for all plans so it really is a non-issue.

Thanks for the comments. She does have an allergist but since the ped was handling the periodic beathing issues, I guess he felt it was covered? Either way, I called and left a message with them today - we'll see what he says!

 

[golfgal]

Thanks for the comments. She does have an allergist but since the ped was handling the periodic beathing issues, I guess he felt it was covered? Either way, I called and left a message with them today - we'll see what he says!

With your Dd I would even try to get into a pulmonologist. Her allergies are bad but the asthma may be worse. They can coordinate care there for both.

 

[gonzo76]

Having kids with asthma I would say without a doubt that she has asthma. Reactions don't really follow a pattern and each kid has their own triggers-for DS15 humidity is a HUGE trigger for him-even in the winter. His two most severe attacks both happened in the winter. For DS18 it is getting a bad cold or sometimes if his allergies are really bad, but he hasn't had issues in about 5 or 6 years so who knows now. DD is is more exercise induced.

They probably haven't tested her because she it too little and it takes some understanding and coordination to do the test BUT there are preventative meds that she can take and you might want to talk to her allergy dr about this. If you are just having her treated by her Ped, I would get her into an allergy/asthma specialist PRONTO. They are just more up on things because they deal with it daily. I wouldn't be surprised if they suggested shots for her too.



That is illegal for group plans now and after the first of the year is illegal for all plans so it really is a non-issue.

That is true. I wasn't trying to start anything. I was just commenting on the reason why they usually do not classify children with Asthma. It is a permanent diagnosis.

My twins were diagnosed at age 5. Up until then they were labeled RAD. Their Asthma acts up from Oct. to March. It is viral induced.

If she continues to get colds followed by wheezing and symptoms subside with the help of Albuterol is it a red flag for Asthma.

ETA. I second the suggestion of following up with a Pulmonologist.

 

[golfgal]

That is true. I wasn't trying to start anything. I was just commenting on the reason why they usually do not classify children with Asthma. It is a permanent diagnosis.

My twins were diagnosed at age 5. Up until then they were labeled RAD. Their Asthma acts up from Oct. to March. It is viral induced.

If she continues to get colds followed by wheezing and symptoms subside with the help of Albuterol is it a red flag for Asthma.

That is not true at all-they don't usually classify kids with asthma when they are young because it is hard to TEST them. Also, with 3 kids with asthma we have NEVER had an issue getting insurance, including the individual plans they have now. It is permanent in the sense that they have had it but for our kids and not really having issues in the the past 5 years the insurance company didn't even question their asthma at all.

 

[gonzo76]

That is not true at all-they don't usually classify kids with asthma when they are young because it is hard to TEST them. Also, with 3 kids with asthma we have NEVER had an issue getting insurance, including the individual plans they have now. It is permanent in the sense that they have had it but for our kids and not really having issues in the the past 5 years the insurance company didn't even question their asthma at all.

Whoa, back the train up. Why are you so hostile? I am glad you never had problems. That doen't mean what I posted isn't true. I am not going to turn this into a debate. I am sorry that I offended you in some way.

 

[golfgal]

Whoa, back the train up. Why are you so hostile? I am glad you never had problems. That doen't mean what I posted isn't true. I am not going to turn this into a debate. I am sorry that I offended you in some way.

Not offend in any way just trying to put out some information that is true.

 

[gonzo76]

Not offend in any way just trying to put out some information that is true.

Darn, I was going to bite my tongue but I just can't help it.

My statement is true as someone who has worked/volunteered for The American Lung Assocation and the AAFA. Number only reason why children are not diagnosed until 5. Insurance. You can respond or not but don't say I don't know what I am talking about. It makes me a little cranky.

 

[golfgal]

Darn, I was going to bite my tongue but I just can't help it.

My statement is true as someone who has worked/volunteered for The American Lung Assocation and the AAFA. Number only reason why children are not diagnosed until 5. Insurance. You can respond or not but don't say I don't know what I am talking about. It makes me a little cranky.

I am glad you were a volunteer which means you should know better. You post stuff like this, people won't take their kids in for proper treatment because they MIGHT not be able to get insurance 30 years down the road, which is NOT true, then these poor kids end up with permanent damage. You are doing a HUGE disservice by even mentioning this quite honestly.

 

[kwitcherkicken99]

What about an asthma incident??

I've not heard of people being allergic to chemicals per se, but strong chemicals (and scents) can cause asthma attacks.

No one looks for it when kids are that young, but my friend's DS has severe tree nut allergies and he had what she thought was an allergy attack from something he had that day. He didn't get better so they went to the ER. He was diagnosed with asthma at 4.5.

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

My Doctor (Pulmonolgist) was reluctant to declare me with asthma but it didn't prevent him from treating me with the proper medications in the meantime-for several years.

 

[golfgal]

My Doctor (Pulmonolgist) was reluctant to declare me with asthma but it didn't prevent him from treating me with the proper medications in the meantime-for several years.

And by doing so or not doing so means nothing to the insurance company. They will get your medical records, see that you are being treated for something that looks and sounds like asthma and make a decision that way-not because there is a note in your chart that says "asthma". Again, it is illegal to deny coverage on a group plan for preexisting conditions and after the first of the year it will be illegal to deny coverage for any plan for preexisting conditions so the point is irrelevant.

 

[vettechick99]

Well they called back and said that it did sound like a reaction to the chemicals and don't do it in front of her again. Gee, thanks.

 

[golfgal]

Well they called back and said that it did sound like a reaction to the chemicals and don't do it in front of her again. Gee, thanks.

Cuz you couldn't figure that one out on your own... .

 

[laughinplace199]

Well they called back and said that it did sound like a reaction to the chemicals and don't do it in front of her again. Gee, thanks.

Sounds like when my DD was diagnosed with nut allergies. The nurse called me to tell me that DD tested positive for peanuts and tree nuts. DD had just turned 3 and my head was spinning. I knew nothing about allergies, reading labels, etc and I was a bit overwhelmed. I asked the nurse what my next step should be and she told me not to feed DD anything with nuts. Yeah, I think I had that much figured out...

Anyway, glad your DD is ok.