Asthma reccurence

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I grew up in Shanghai, China with asthma, but it went away when I came to U.S. as a young adult and for the 25 years I was fine. A few years ago, I got a job and moved to Taiwan. The asthma showed signs of returning two years later. I came back to the States last year for a long visit, had a...

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Vicki M
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Hi Eugene,

Thanks for sharing your story with us here. With the change in the environment, I am not sure whether the changes you are experiencing are because you are in a different climate, or other environmental issues. There is a great article here written by Nancy Sanker where she offers tips and advice about traveling and how to avoid asthma triggers. Perhaps the change in living quarters. You might be used to the air born allergens that can cause an asthma attack at the home you have been living in, and once you leave that home to stay somewhere else, the new environment might cause your asthma symptoms.

You could also be experiencing episodes because of a change in diet. There is a great article here by Heather Reese that talks about diet and asthma and the effects of certain foods.

If you are concerned whether you have a cold versus asthma, you can help determine that here in an article thatprovides information on how to recognize the difference.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

Thank you Vicki
Eugene
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 11:52 AM
I will carefully read the articles you recommended. Indeed, food is important factor. I also developed gout after being in Taiwan for 2 years. Right now, I am trying to decide if this asthma recurrence is due to environment or due to aging. Once again, thank you for taking the time to respond.

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Vicki M
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 11:40 PM

Hi Eugene,

How are you doing? Have you been able to get in to see a doctor about the asthma? Let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

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Eugene
Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 03:52 AM

Dear Vicki,

Thank you for keeping track of me. My asthma lingered on for a while and eventually my physician prescribed Fluticasone (sp?) for a month. It improved slightly, but not much. Taipei is cold and damp, but since it is almost subtropical, there is no heating. A visiting friend from U.S. commented that there is no place to warm up. Reminds me of a saying of Mark Twain: "The coldest place is San Francisco in summer."

Right now I have residue cough, but it is slight. It is a bit annoying, but otherwise it is ok. The biggest test will be next Fall. I will be super careful during the next asthma season. If it gets worse year after year, I may have to move. Any advice?

Once again thank you for keeping track. I really appreciate it.

Eugene