Does asthma always get worse over time? [more inside]
posted by generic230 on Nov 5, 2009 - 20 answers

Why do I always have a cough that lingers for about a month after I've had a cold, and how can I get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 30, 2009 - 25 answers

When is a medic alert bracelet necessary? how useful are they actually? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Oct 26, 2009 - 21 answers

allergist wants to put our two-year daughter old on FLOVENT -- wife and I would prefer to avoid giving her steroids - is CROMOLYN as effective for cold virus-induced asthma in a toddler?
posted by LittlePumpkin on Oct 3, 2009 - 24 answers

Runningfilter: A minor miracle of transformation. I could barely run at all, but last night I ran 2 miles. Why might this have happened, and have you ever had a similar experience? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau on Sep 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Joined a gym a few months ago. We often jog 400m as a warm-up. I say "we" but in actual fact I can't do it. About halfway through I lose all ability to breathe properly - I think I may be taking very shallow breaths, but it's hard for me to tell exactly what happens. I feel like I can't get enough air, there's a lot of breathy noises, and I get hot as blazes. [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Sep 14, 2009 - 16 answers

Sinus infection two years ago led to immediate symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. After two years, it's gotten better, but never fully disappeared. Will it ever go away? Am I impeding my recovery by continuing to utilize an inhaler? [more inside]
posted by pyrom on Aug 29, 2009 - 9 answers

I think my work place is causing respiratory problems for me. How do I go about proving it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2009 - 8 answers

The cat allergy question has been asked before, and I do have the standard itchy eyes, stuffed nose, sneezing, etc. However, I'd specifically like suggestions regarding cat-induced asthma. Mine is severe enough that, although I haven't done it for years, spending 24 hours in a house with cats has put me in the emergency room and on a nebulizer. One person in that previous thread mentioned that Claritin helped. Has anyone else had experience with something that helped not just their cat allergies but the cat-induced asthma as well?
posted by SampleSize on Aug 6, 2009 - 15 answers

i have asthma, i live in oklahoma, and my inhaler just ran out. i have no insurance and my boyfriend makes too much for aid programs - now what? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Jun 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Chronic cough has bothered me for two years. Five doctors have been unable to help me. I am at my wit's end. Help! [more inside]
posted by prunes on Apr 28, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm just about to start a new job that will involve a lot of travel, negotiation, and meeting and greeting. How do I get the stamina and health of diplomats, CEOs and politicians? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Apr 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Does anyone here have any experience treating BOTH excema and asthma? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2009 - 16 answers

If you recently made the switch from a CFC-propelled asthma inhaler to a non-CFC-propelled inhaler, how has it been? I've seen news reports that the spray is softer so you may not feel like you've gotten the full dose, and the inhalers have to be cleaned more often, and was curious to hear from people who've actually made the transition as I wait for my seasonal allergic asthma to kick in any day now. Any hints for making the adjustment smoother?
posted by mediareport on Feb 24, 2009 - 11 answers

It seems that I may have asthma and all my symptoms started after I moved into my apartment. Can anyone tell me the things I should look for to trouble shoot the problems causing my cough? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jan 18, 2009 - 14 answers

So, you all have been following my travails in Seattle living for a while now. In Craigslist, I thought I found the perfect room - furnished, nice roommate (who is also the landlord), clean, in a new house, and in a good location. But, the whole house smells like sweet, yeasty wheat bread, and my asthma is not amused. [more inside]
posted by spinifex23 on Dec 2, 2008 - 5 answers

I've got asthma, which is allergic and exercise-induced. It is rarely bad except when my allergies are acting up and I'm exercising intensely. Lately I've developed a problem that I believe is related to my inhaler. [more inside]
posted by soulbarn on Sep 19, 2008 - 16 answers

My girlfriend has recently formed as casein allergy as a young adult. She is not "lactose intolerant". Are there any solutions to dealing with this outside of cutting dairy and other casein rich foods out of her diet? more inside... [more inside]
posted by Texasjake987 on Jul 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Is anybody else in the mid-Atlantic, specifically Pittsburgh, area getting massacred by allergies right now? [more inside]
posted by Raichle on May 19, 2008 - 17 answers

My body has an irrational prejudice against jogging, though not most other exercise - can anyone explain why? More inside... [more inside]
posted by TheOtherWay 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 by Tullyogallaghan 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 by richrad 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 by DakotaPaul on Mar 30, 2008 - 6 answers

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

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 by dirtynumbangelboy on Jan 15, 2008 - 7 answers

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

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

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

How do you deal with your exercise-induced asthma? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring 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 by Malad 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 by beezy 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 by soulbarn on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

Natural remedy or tonic for lungs? [more inside]
posted by mintchip 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 by markesh on May 7, 2007 - 15 answers

How to carry stuff while running... [more inside]
posted by dial-tone 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 by markesh on Dec 12, 2006 - 30 answers

How can I help myself until I can get to the Doctor? [more inside]
posted by drezdn 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 by generic230 on Jul 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Comparing regions for asthma sufferers? [more inside]
posted by toastchee 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 by soulbarn 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 by anonymous 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 by Shoeburyness 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 by Anoxs 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 by schyler523 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 by saysthis on Mar 20, 2005 - 11 answers

Los Angeles is making me sick. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Dec 10, 2004 - 17 answers