I presented to Ally Medical Emergency Room for labored breathing, wheezing, and coughing. I almost didn't stop because it looked closed, but I'm glad I did, because all the staff were amazing; front... desk, nurse, and ER doctor. I was actually the only patient there, that I know of, which was truly a blessing because I was so anxious about my troubled breathing. To explain, I haven't had trouble breathing or had an asthma attack requiring either an inhaler or breathing treatment since 2010. And it had been several years prior to that I needed to actually carry an inhaler with me at all times. Fast forward to when I had to go to the emergency room. What made this experience terrifying for me is that I am on a medication that prevents me from taking any decongestant medication or meds in that class including benadryl, Sudafed, albuterol, robitussin, Claritin, etc, or I will experience hypertensive crisis, basically a heart attack. Dr. Voight sat with me for over 30 minutes searching and talking about alternatives for an emergency inhaler, as we both knew that was what I truly needed. Unfortunately, neither of us could find an alternative, and he was not willing to risk my health in providing an inhaler "just to see" if I would have a reaction. He expressed genuine concern and did his due diligence in helping me. We agreed, he decided, to prescribe prednisone and tesla perls for my cough. He strongly urged me to return if it didn't get better, or worsened.Overall, the staff were extremely kind and attentive, not the typical medical bedside manner in an emergency room. Granted, like I said, I think I was the only one there, which definitely played a role, but I was extremely impressed and grateful. They significantly contributed to the reduction of my anxiety. Having just moved here from out of state, not knowing where I should have gone, I know I won't go anywhere else in the future!read more
