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So I just got this new referral from my doctor—I haven't actually seen a physician in years, so everything feels totally different now...
It says: Your initial consultation.
Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
What am I even looking at here? Like, what should I expect and what does this referral actually cover?
I guess I need to redo all those allergy tests since it’s been 15 years... anything else I should be prepping for?
Got diagnosed with allergic asthma about 15 years ago. It’s been getting progressively worse lately—honestly, pretty bad—but I haven't actually gone in for any real testing or checkups... yet.
So, after some nasty cold basically wiped out half my lungs and made everything feel ten times worse than usual, my doctor suggested I head over to Rockefeller. Personally, I’ve always felt like specialized hospitals are the way to go—they usually have way more experience and see cases just like mine all the time—but I’ve never actually stepped foot in one. What's the deal with a place like that? Is it worth it? 🤔
I really just need to find a solid, reliable diagnostician. Someone who actually knows their stuff.
Does anyone here have a recommendation?
It doesn't have to be at that specific clinic, I'm open to other options too.
Thanks for the input.
And for all the kind words too. 🙂
Everything’s running smooth as silk so far, no issues at all...
So, look—I’m carrying some extra weight around, and yeah, it’s a health issue, but let's not get boggeduk on that right now... anyway, I don't buy into those "miracle" crash diets or any of that fake stuff, so I've just been trying to get out there and walk a little bit every single day for a while now.
Honestly? It feels great.
I've actually dropped about 4 or 5 pounds in a month, mostly just by keeping an eye on what I eat too.
But here's the thing—I'm getting totally conflicting advice. Some people are telling me, "Don't you dare go walking in this winter weather! You're gonna end up with bronchitis or pneumonia!" while others are yelling at me to keep going because it's supposedly the best way to boost my immune system.
What's the actual deal here? What's the truth? How does the cold—I mean, say, around 10 degrees Fahrenheit, nothing crazy extreme—actually mess with your body? Is walking through snow okay? For how long?
My asthma is also acting a bit easier to manage.
Thanks.