Asthma - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

Vicki M

posted 12/09/2007, comments (3)

Adult diagnosed Asthma

Hi folks,I was not diagnosed with Asthma until I was 19 and on my own. Although I had symptoms all through grade school and high school, it was never recognized for what it was. Once I realized I had asthma, the first thing I tried was over the counter products like Primateen Mist and tablets. Needless to say, I was well into an attack before I... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/29/2007, comments (2)

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My 2 yr old son has asthma. I am looking for chat rooms for parents of children with asthma. Can anyone give me some names of chats and websites. Thanks

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (2)

Asthma, Allergy Link Has New Claws

Anyone who battles asthma knows there is a relationship between asthma and allergies. A new, big government study exploring the link between asthma and allergies confirms how close the links are--especially regarding cat allergies. Bottom line first According to a report published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, over... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/16/2007, comments (12)

Concentraion & Memory Problems

I have had respiratory problems my entire life and was diagnosed 2 years ago with Reactive Airway Disease that has now been re-diagnosed as asthma after a recent acute episode and numerous pulmonary tests at the hospital. My question is, I am almost 51 years old and have always had a really good memory. The past several months I have become... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/06/2007, comment (1)

Tired of taking my asthma medications!

I am so tired of taking asthma medications (Advair, Allegra, Xopenex, Flonase). I particularly would like to stop the Advair. I seem to have alot of side effects from all of the medications. My favorite...the weight gain. I have seen a Pulmonologist and currently see an Allergist. They all keep feeding me asthma... Read more Chevron

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