People Who Are Living With Asthma

outdoorgirl

help for allergy induced asthma

I developed allergy induced asthma in 1997 after an anapylaxis reaction to an antibiotic. Since then, here are some things that have made my life easier:-when I am having asthma problems, I cut out dairy. Dairy increases mucus and I feel I am drowning! Cheese is fine, but I cut out icecream on those days. I always use... Read more Chevron

posted 08/02/2007, comment (1)|

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wandapete

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Do I really have asthma?

I was diagnosed with asthma following a severe case of pneumonia in 2006, but I wonder if that diagnosis is accurate. I have shortness of breath; coughing all throughout the day and sometimes at night; sputum that ranges from clear to yellow; wheezing (mild to moderate); and, difficulty with general exertion. I have no allergies... Read more Chevron

posted 08/01/2007, comments (3)|

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OhMyGuard

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The scare of the century

One of my friends, Gavi, was missing for a while last night. I got a call from another friend, unable to help, which only made things worse for me. I went to bed around 11:30 and got up 10 minutes later, unable to sleep, but got back in bed 5 minutes after that, started crying my eyes out from the anxiety...and had an asthma attack a minute later.... Read more Chevron

posted 06/08/2007, comments (3)|

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alan cohen

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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

posted 06/07/2007, comment (1)|

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lori

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Genes or Generation Gap?

In the Dr.'s office kids compare pumps like people compare cars. My toy is bigger than yours. The aparatus becomes a medicine slash status symbol slash toy. Of course parents supervise the administering of medicine's. Some children are allergic to dust etc, remember the ozone layer, I know all those aresol cans have finally caught up... Read more Chevron

posted 06/04/2007, comments (0)|

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