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Hi Everyone-

I sent the following message to the lungline at National Jewish.

They couldn't help- anyone have any ideas? Any help appreciated-

Thanks!

Hello-

I have had asthma since about 10 years old. It was

mild and subsiding until I began working in a

documented sick building. It then became a chronic

condition which causes me to take daily medications. I

had tried allergy shots years ago and it made me

worse. I have been currently trying to take shots

again upon my Dr's. advice. Three Tuesdays ago, I had my

shots and the one that contains the antigens to mold

had a very large reaction with pain, hard site. I then

proceeded to have a meneire's attack approximately 24

hours later. I developed bronchitis 5 days later. I

believe this was due to an arthrus reaction. The

meniere's is continuing.

I am currently being evaluated for bronchiectasis and

allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (I believe). I

had a ct scan that showed atelactesis but it was not a

high resolution one. I have a history of peripheral

eosinophilia. I have begun to cough up blood streaked

sputum. This is all in relation to working in the sick

building which is contaminated with mold.

I had serum sickness years ago due to a tetanus

vaccination from horse serum. I feel the same symptoms

in my hands now. Does this seem to support a diagnosis

of the above? Should I continue to have allergy shots

or will this make the condition worsen? I know that

you can not diagnose but any information would be

appreciated.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Madeska