My body has an irrational prejudice against jogging, though not most other exercise - can anyone explain why? More inside... [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Every August the 15th my mom used to come down with a terrible case of seasonal asthma. Back in the 50's people used to do a lot of home doctoring so to try to survive these attacks she used to get a product from the local drugstore called "Asthmadora" which she would burn in a saucer and inhale in a closed room. She would feel better after several days of lying in a dark room and breathing the Asthmadora air with labored breaths. I always thought it was an unusual product (smelled like marijuana) as the sweet, ashy smell was fairly potent and had an unforgettable scent. As a small child I was scared when mom was sick and anxious for her to hurry up and get better so I was glad when the Asthmadora was burning as it helped her condition. I have since "googled" this product and 'can't come up with anything. Am I the only person out there who remembers it? Thanks
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the cheapest way for me to get a prescription for asthma medicine? I've had asthma most of my life but it 'disappeared' for a few years. It's back now and I need a refillable prescription for albuterol inhalers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I have mild asthma. My wife and I live in California's Central Valley, and are considering moving to a place that's within 500 feet of Interstate 5. Would living so close to a busy freeway in the valley all but guarantee that our four month-old son develops asthma? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the meaning of the Asthma Vapineze sign on Fairfax in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 1 answers

Pulse-Ox monitors (the little dealies that fit over your finger and measure oxygen saturation in the blood). Need to buy one for an asthmatic person. What are reputable brand names, places to order, etc? I'm in Canada, so shipping availability to Canada is essential (if ordered online), or local resources in Toronto.
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Apartment life. The smoker downstairs is making it very difficult for me to breathe! [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 17 answers

Coughy Asthma versus Wheezy Asthma? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 12 answers

Why does my snot taste like propane? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 8 answers

How do you deal with your exercise-induced asthma? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2007 - 14 answers

I know a 17-year-old now applying to colleges who wants to get into a branch of the military (AF Academy) but had a bout of childhood asthma when she was very young (age 2) and has been on preventive medication for the lsat several years. Can she still become a pilot? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 15 answers

Hive mind: Help me kick my asthma's ass (if that's what the problem is), get off the puffer, and regain my energy! [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 26 answers

Can I rebuild my lung capacity? And how? In the past two years, I have gone from being a high-level aerobic athlete - one to three hours daily of bike riding or running - to doing almost nothing. The reason? Respiratory problems. It started with asthma, went on to sinus infections, then two cases of pneumonia. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past six months. The good news is I am feeling better. The bad news is that my wind is shot... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

Natural remedy or tonic for lungs? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 7 answers

[AsthmaFilter] - Will daily intake of a therapy spray like Alvesco (Ciclesonid) cause your asthma to become worse once you stop? It seems to have happened to me. Is it possible to become asthma free without the medicines? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 15 answers

How to carry stuff while running... [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 19 answers

At 25 (6Ft, 68KG), I suddenly developed a fat stomach that now goes a bit over my belt. This happened suddenly over 3 months, so fast that it feels all wierd, like it is not my body. I know that many guys have big stomachs, so I'm not sure if my case is normal or not. That's my question - did you develop fat around the stomach suddenly, or did it come gradually? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 30 answers

How can I help myself until I can get to the Doctor? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 16 answers

I want to know the WHY of warnings on things. Often, there's just the warning, but no explanation of why IGNORING it would be so bad. [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Comparing regions for asthma sufferers? [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Hi. I recently (about six months ago) switched health insurance providers. I filled out the application form honestly, except for one thing: I forgot to note that I'd received a prescription two years ago for an albuterol inhaler (which is an inexpensive inhaler used to relieve asthma attacks while they're occuring.) [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 13 answers

I am middle-aged, overweight, and I have asthma. I am considering moving in four months from Houston, TX, approzimately sea-level to Denver, Co, approx. 5200 feet. How much trouble will I have with the altitude? Other than walking more than I am now, what can I do to prepare for the altitude change?
posted on Mar 29, 2006 - 11 answers

AsthmaFilter: I feel like I can't breathe. My asthma care nurse says my lung function is better than normal-- how can this possibly be? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 9 answers

Why would I, an asthmatic man, all the sudden start having abnormal breathing issues? (Note: I am not using Ask MeFi as a substitute for a doctor's opinion) [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 25 answers

My girlfriend's cat was recently diagnosed with asthma. The vet suggested two courses of action. One involved a mask and inhalers (replaced monthly.) The other method was intermittent cortisone shots. The vet mentioned that a risk of the cortisone treatment was the possibility of the cat developing diabetes, but the inhaler route is cost prohibitive (around $100/month.) What did you do when your cat was diagnosed with asthma? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2005 - 15 answers

I am: vegan, mildy exercise-induced asthmatic, non-car owning & often-biking, slightly scoliotic (not visibly, but there's back pain here and there), have virtually no access to exercise equipment other than a set of ancient free weights, weight bench, and mat, without much money. I desire hulking guns and beefiness all over. [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2005 - 11 answers

Los Angeles is making me sick. [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 18 answers