Hunny,

I'm glad that I was able to answer your questions but really, you are the one who is the star. We always tell people to be in charge of their health care and you have done that by having the asthma testing done and then asking for the puffer. Then you didn't panic and you used it appropriately.
Way to go!

Testing for sulphite sensitivity is fairly easy, just time-consuming. The patient does a baseline breathing test, then drinks a solution containing a very small amount of sulphites ("metabisulphites" in the lab). You wait for about 15 mins, then repeat the breathing test. Then drink another solution with a slightly stronger concentration of sulphites. This process repeats with up to 5 solutions. If there is a significant change in the breathing or you have finished all the solutions, you stop and give the patient a puffer.

I'm not sure this information is still current, but sulphites were used extensively on salad bars to prevent the browning of the lettuce, on potatoes to prevent browning, in Chinese food, and in wines(which you already know to look for). I had one patient that ate a whole bag of Doritos and had to go to the ER.

It sounds as if you are doing an excellent job managing your healthcare. I hope you get answers soon. I agree that your therapy has given you inner strength. I am learning at PC. People have been very supportive and helpful. I hope that soon I also can say I have inner strength. PM me anytime if you like.

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