Irritant symptoms and conditions

I was on Advair for a few months back in about 2005. I was taking it for asthma. I noticed after about a month of using it that I would have these severe asthma attacks if I came in contact with an irritant. Instead of minor coughing if I was near someone smoking my lungs would practically slam shut and I could not get any air. These were far more reactive and severe than I have had on any other meds or none at all. I stopped taking it, switched back to Flovent and the problem went away. A few months later the FDA announced the black box warning for Advair and that this was a possible severe side effect. They need to be more up front with patients about this risk so they can decide if it is worth using, I wasn't given that option.

After 1 day of taking this medication, my body instantly didn't agree with it. I experienced dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, no appetite and the worst diarrhea that i ever experienced. I also kept vomiting and recieved a yeast infection in the process. Finally after 3 days I stopped it under my own discretion. My doctor couldn't believe it was doing of this in 3 days. Every medication isn't for everyone

This Lisinopril is driving me crazy. I will have outbursts of a cough due to any irritant for example: dry air. That is during the day. Then it doesn't do it for hours. Then at night, Oh my Goodness. I can't sleep due to the constant tickling in my throat. It seems like it is far down my throat where a clearing does not help. I have gagged many times and also threw-up, which puts enormous pressure on my head and thus a headache. I guess I have to call my doctor to switch, but have tried several BP meds to find the one that works for me. It has been two years since my diagnosis for hypertension.

I totally agree with the last post re: reactions to food. However, we did food allergy testing with my 4-year-old son and it showed nothing. Regardless of what the testing showed, he has done remarkably well now that we have elimated cow's milk from his diet and switched to as much organic food as possible. It is important to note that there is a difference in a food intolerance (which does not show up on allergy testing) and a food allergy. The intolerance side of things has to do with a build up of a food that is an irritant. My son does fine with dairy as long as I limit it--I would never deprive him of ice cream at birthday parties or the occasional treat. It's just not an everyday thing at our house. The same is true with nonorganic foods--I don't take a special snack to school, ban fast food (though it is not a regular meal for us), or ban eating out altogether. I just do my best to ensure that most of what my kids eat is organic. I truly believe that all the steroids, preservatives, colors and other artificial ingredients that are in food today contribute to my son's asthma (and my other son's eczema). While organic food is more expensive, I have definitely saved money on medications!