Respiratory Problems, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you think your symptoms may be caused by a medicine?

See symptoms caused by a medicine if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Did you start wheezing after taking a medicine?

Yes

Did you start having mild difficulty breathing after taking a medicine?

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Did other symptoms begin after starting a medicine?

Note:

If your answer is yes: Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine the same day (before your next dose) to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking it. If you feel you need to continue taking the medicine, call your doctor.

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	February 25, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer