Hi Greg,
I'm not an expert, but I would think it could be both.
Often an allergy can trigger an asthma attack.
Also, abrupt temperature changes (cold popsicle, perhaps?) can trigger an
asthma attack.
Sometimes I notice that sometimes I'm more sensitive to triggers than at
other times. I think this has to do with multiple things... such as how
many triggers I'm exposed to, how sensitive/inflamed my lungs are...
repeated exposure to certain elements, stress levels....
Good luck - that sounds like a very scary episode!
JulieC
"Greg P" <invalid@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Is this allergic reaction or severe Asthma attack?
>
> On Friday I got a new drink (Non Alcoholic)
> I didn't have anything else new that day to eat or drink.
> I don't drink Alcohol
>
> Then about 1 to 1 1/2 later.
> I got a popsicle out (I had those before). Started to eat the
> popsicle. The popsicle was not swallowed.
>
> Then the following happen.
>
> Could not breath, then starting coughing and still not able to
> breath. (That is scary)
>
> Someone finally told me to bend over the sink and calm down (Yes, they
> were ready to dial 911 if needed). Then I was finally able to breath
> and the coughing slowly stopped.
>
>
> I do have Asthma but I have never had a severe attack.
>
> The reason it could be a food allergy it fits in the time window of
> an attack 2 minutes to 2 hours later. Which means I need to find
> out what ingredient was in that drink.
>
>
> So, Am I describing an Asthma Attack or a severe allergic reaction?
>
> I am fine right now. I am going to tell my doctor about this.
>
>
> Greg P
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