My Asthma Blog (Page 1)

  1. Hazardous Materials and Chronic Illness

    March 9, 2010, 3:06 am
    ... does not differ from asthma caused by latex allergy; median nerve entrapment associated with repetitive motions has the same set of signs and symptoms ...

  3. my father has copd,chf,and acute resperatory failure and was intubated a month ago and was on

    March 8, 2010, 12:25 am
    a ventilator few about a week then they gave him a tracheostomy. He is now home and requires 11 liters of o2 constantly, Does anyone else know of anyone that has been through this btw he has been fighting chf since 2005 and just recently this year started requring extra o2 he was on 5 liters at home but now has progressed all the way to eleven liters, And btw he is a non smoker. Does anyone know the prognosis or experieced someone with a condition like his? He also suffered STEMI (heart attack in feb)

  4. Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives

    March 6, 2010, 9:04 pm
    There are several different types of respiratory conditions such as COPD, CHF, and asthma just to name a few common ones. Each of these are treated ...

  6. Losing weight after asthma attack/steroids?

    March 5, 2010, 6:06 pm
    About 6 months ago, I had a severe acute asthma attack and was hospitalised for 10 days, requiring IV theophylline and oral steroids. I was on steroids for about six weeks, at about 40mg a day. Before I went into hospital, I was 10 stone 6lbs but after, was 12 stone!!!! (I am 5ft 8). My exercise levels dipped for a few mnths - it took ages to get back on track. Prior to the attack, I was walking abt 12000 steps a day & doing some exercise (about 3 x 30 mins a wk). I am not a big fan of running or heavy cardio, as it makes me breathless which can make me panic. I walk briskly (4 - 4.5 mph). Currently I'm also hoola hooping about 4 times a week for 30 - 45 mins with a DVD which really causes me to sweat! However, the weight loss is SLOW. I only started seriously in Jan and now go up and down between 11st 4 and 11st 6. I am SO careful with what I eat - lots of wholegrains, fruit and veg, lower fat meat etc but it just won't shift. It is making me miserable. Help please! PS yes, I probably did eat more than usual (increased appetite is a side effect of oral steroids) and as I've said, I also reduced my regular exercise as I was unwell. Calories in up, calories out down = weight gain. I'm not stupid. I'm not interested in discussing HOW I gained the weight, I'm interested in HOW I can get rid of it, given that I now walk 3 - 4 miles a day and eat 1500 calories a day? Also, to be fair, as I slept for most of the time I was off ill, I can't see how I would have gained 21 - 22lbs in six weeks as this would entail increased consumption of 1833 calories a day in addition to what I needed anyway?

  7. seretide.....?

    March 4, 2010, 5:04 pm
    Hi, Iv been using 2 puffs of seretide inhaler for about 3-4 months so far for my asthma. Its helping heaps, but im noticing that I am getting reallly hungry and thirsty at the moment, much more than i would normally be, is that normal? Thanks for any advice

  8. Asthma Treatment Using Singulair During Pregnancy

    March 3, 2010, 4:05 pm
    If you are an asthma sufferer, then Singulair might be familiar to you. Singulair has been known as a safe medication for treating asthma. But a problem will occur when a woman who suffer from asthma gets pregnant. What if I had asthma symptoms during my pregnancy? Is it safe to take Singulair during...(read more)

  9. What is primary benefit of PACEMAKER, and is it recommended for COPD/CHF patients?

    March 2, 2010, 2:59 pm
    And if not, why? Reason I ask is because person in my family has both conditions, and shortness of breath appears to be because of weak heart. How would pacemaker help?

  10. Toddler Asthma Vs Cold/Bronchitis question?

    February 8, 2010, 3:21 pm
    We took our 4 year old into the doctor to check on a cough,runny nose etc that we have all been having. During her chech up, he noticed some wheezing in her back and said that she might have asthma.... That scared us a little, because they talked about the fact that if she doesnt take some medicine for the Asthma, she may go into breathing failure. Emma has never had any symptoms of Asthma before so it did take us aback. He put her on Albuterol syrup and Albuterol mist administered by a nebulizer. He never even acknowledged the fever she has had and the cough and cold symptoms. He said to come back in 4 days. Our concern is that she still ahs the cough and runny nose etc.... and that this has nothing to do with asthma and it might be a bronchial infection or something like that. Although the doctor has not officially said its Asthma, he and his nurses has scared us into thinking it is. Anyone with similar experiences with their children and what were the results?

  11. Asthma

    February 7, 2010, 12:54 pm
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  12. Different Benefits Of Omega 3

    February 3, 2010, 9:04 am
    Researchers found out this nutritional element about 20 years ago. They found out in their studies that some people had low rates of heart disease despite of their rich diet and then found out the reason that the diet contained fish which is rich in omega 3 and it protected their hearts. This element is very beneficial for the people suffering from heart disease and high...(read more)