Asthma - All People Who Are Interested In "asthma"

GinnyM

posted 08/11/2007, comments (3)

Why don't they believe me?

Three weeks ago I was cleaning out my basement which had a lot of mold in it which I didn't know at the time..I began having breathing problems. I've had asthma for over 10 yrs now but was always mild. I live in Michigan and the weather has been very hot and very humid...which hasn't helped matters at all.. I used my rescue inhaler but... Read more Chevron

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alan cohen

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posted 06/07/2007, comment (1)

The difference between asthma and emphysema?

I have been diagnosed with emphysema. I am a non smoker, have never been. Which of the two diseases is worse, and will my emphysema become asthma? Thank you Alan

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haveasthma2

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posted 05/10/2007, comment (1)

More than 1 inhaler

I would like to know why it is so hard to get the Dr. to prescribe more than 1 fast acting inhaler at a time! UGH!! I ask for more than one to keep them in 3 different areas to keep me going & it seems to be a battle between telling me to say something to the Dr. & say something to the Pharmacy! (I have been told by the Dr. to say... Read more Chevron

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ets

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posted 03/09/2007, comments (0)

Methacholine challenge proved Occupational Asthma, after 1 yr Xolair treatment....

In 2004 I was diaginosed with Occupational Asthma, after a Methacholine challenge. After all other treatments failed I elected to give Xolair injections a try. After a year of injections the Asthma was much more controlled. Fewer attacks, and easier to get under control. Needless to say, I also made many lifestyle changes to adjust to life with... Read more Chevron

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Dan

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posted 02/14/2007, comment (1)

Exercise-Induced Asthma?

It seems like I've been hearing the term "exercise-induced asthma" a lot lately. Does anyone know the symptoms of this, or can you point me to a resource that explains it?I'm not sure that I have it (or that it's even a real medical diagnosis), but whenever I exercise or play sports, it seems like I "lose my breath"... Read more Chevron

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