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Would love to hear you play! Do you have any videos online?
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File CommentI hate my dependence on drugs too, though I've found that foods seem to affect my sinus allergy symptoms the most (even more than my allergens -- dog, cat, mites, cockroaches, mold, junipers). I do not have food allergies. Have you found that diet changes your need for drugs? I am pretty stable on just 2 daily OTC meds, down from 5 total, including 3 prescriptions, by better monitoring and controlling my diet.
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File CommentDear Ms. Carver, Yes, I have some videos on YouTube; they can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/michaellu
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you for sharing Debbie and thank you aafa for highlighting this importabt topic. I was just reading about a study done by USC in which the air pollution declined 20 percent over a 20 year period and it corresponded with a 20 percent decline in new cases of children's asthma-- which provides strong circumstantial evidence that reducing air pollution reduces illness. We are all sharing the air. I try very hard to limit travel to necessity only, drive a car with good gas mileage, and buy...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you Shea, for your concern in this matter. It certainly is an important issue. We should all do our best to try and eliminate air pollution!
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File Comment❤️Love this sweet photo ... How do you manage environmental allergies and asthma when you guys are enjoying the great outdoors? We've got a discussion started called, "What do people say when you tell them you have asthma or allergies?" What tips would you add?
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File CommentI love giraffes -- so graceful and sweet looking! What are some tips that you could share about having fun trips and excursions while managing asthma? How open are people to helping you? We've got a great discussion going about "What do people say when you tell them you have asthma or allergies?"
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File Comment❤️Oh, I love your wings! Your costume is gorgeous! How have you managed asthma and medical school? What are some misconceptions folks (yes, even med students!) have about asthma? We'd love to have you join us on the forum discussion about "What do people say when you tell them you have asthma or allergies?"
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File Comment❤️I both hate the drugs and the fact that I’m dependent on them, and love that they usually give me some measure of relief. But these tests are the WORST!
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File CommentOMG! I love Hawk Mountain! I grew up not far from there and my family used to go hike there all the time. I recognize that view! And I've probably sat on that very rock Do you ever hike the Appellation Trail? My son and I hiked part near Lehigh Gap last fall.
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Blog Post Comment❤️Love to hear how this Mom is using the alerts to help her better manage both her and her sons asthma. The Air Quality Flag Program sounds like a great idea and hope more schools join.
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File CommentThe opening statement is such a powerful message, "it is important for everyone to exercise, even if you have asthma." These children are so engaged and in touch with their symptoms. It is great to hear them talking about the preventive measures they are taking in their daily lives; I love how we can all use technology now to help too - like an app to measure pollen counts and air quality days.
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File CommentLooks like she's having fun! Love her smile. Welcome to AAFA's support community. I'd like to invite you to check out our forums - tell us more about what Christia does in spite of asthma .
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Blog Post CommentWhat I dont like about it is that it made me feel less important to people than their pets and that for many years I also treated myself that way and put myself around animals that made me suffer so badly until I had a heart attack due to allergic eosinophils surrounding my heart and choking it, then I took it seriously but still others dont and I struggle to stay strong and remember what happened to me so that that never happens to me again and its difficult because friends get dogs and I...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Jade just started her first round of Xolair Injections this past week. She's SO brave! But...I have to admit...It was a bittersweet moment; watching her sit there, calm, asking the nurse to count slowly for her, watching the needle, as she was given both injections. Outside of respectfully saying that it "kind of hurt, a lot", she didn't complain, or cry, or move, or refuse, or scream...she just sat still and watched! As a mom, this was a like a dream come true...at first. [{Sidebar} At this...
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File CommentI love it! That's one cool mask -- it's actually way prettier than I thought it would be from your earlier descriptions ... I was thinking those skull masks with the flames that you see bikers wear!
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File Comment❤️Love this! My mom would have had a heart attack, but I've always had a soft spot for lizards and skinks, and your uromastx is even cuter! Thanks for sharing!
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File CommentThanks, they are such sweet lizards-- people think reptiles do not have personalities but they do and they ares so funny once you get to know them. (The uromastyx's are said to be some of the most personable and tame, and they are vegetarians so they are easy to feed and do not get as big as iguanas--ours are full-size. And thank you Cynthia for fixing the captions I love the titles you chose!
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File CommentI love kite flying ... of course, mine always winds up in a tree, but I still love it while it lasts! It sounds like you are working hard to make as many of these good days as possible -- , Mom!
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File Comment❤️She looks great! I love to see teens especially going for their dream in spite of managing asthma!
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File CommentThat is a powerful story ... very encouraging! I've just started a topic on daily exercise to encourage us to get out there -- and also to keep us accountable. I'd love to have someone with your dedication and passion for exercise along for the ride -- I surely could use an excuse buster!
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File CommentThank you! Here is a video of the finish. It's a few minutes long but it's pretty exciting. I missed the cutoff by 23 seconds, but it didn't matter. Watch all the way to the end and see what happens! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndY9xptZI9w
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Blog Post Comment❤️Feels like it was yesterday when Javan wrote help me on the mirror. We love this, it is great to see aafa helping people with asthma all over the world. I too have asthma and it makes it a little easy for me to help my son in what he need to know about Asthma. Thank you again AAFA.
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Blog Post Comment❤️I love this! I'm with Gigi -- Lynn, thank you for your courage and your willingness to be an advocate for all of us with asthma! You did GOOD!
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Blog Post CommentHi Sillysally.. Yes these comments on this particular post pop out reverse than the others with the oldest comment at the bottom and the newer ones at the top. It confused me too because I made that cat/dog comment a while back before your comments. Awesome on homemade products! I usually buy 7th Generation products or use vinegar water with a few drops of essential oils. If you ever want to share your cleaning recipes, Id love to hear them! I am really trying to keep up on all my cleaning...
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Blog Post Commentyou are spot on vinegar, baking soda, lemon oil in water will all clean alot and produce little allergy for me. cloves and cinnamon if not allergic or peppermint oil all can be dilute help keep away pets and spiders from areas one does not want them. I am lower income and learned to make out of neessity when I was young, people just thought I was a hippie
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Blog Post Comment❤️I love those ideas, AAFA and Deb! There are so many cool (non-traditional) gift options out there that can be fun to celebrate and dont bother asthma/allergies: video games, board games, DVDs, or books also make great gifts.
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thanks, Shea! ☺ You have some wonderful gift ideas! It just takes a little thought....
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File Comment❤️Love this photo, Shea! What a life you have carved out for yourself!
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File Comment❤️Love it! My youngest dd had the same neb mask when she was little.
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File CommentShe sounds like a little dynamo! We'd love to see a photo of her in action!
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File Comment❤️Hi Tony! What a beautiful Macaw! Is the bird your pet? I absolutely love birds. They are so very intelligent!
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File CommentLove how wide her smile is! What are some of her favorite activities? Could you share some tips on you guys manage nebs on the go and how you ask for help if you need it? We've got a good discussion going on called "What do people say when you tell them you have asthma or allergies?"
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File Comment❤️I love it! You've poured your heart (and lungs!) into making life better for you and your family ... we'd love to hear more of your story on our community online forums! What accommodations were you able to get from your school in order to help you along the way? You can join us on our discussion about what people say when you tell them you have asthma or allergies .
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File Comment❤️Kimberly, read up on the Americans with Disabilities Act, and contact the school you are thinking of applying to and speak to whomever is responsible for overseeing their ADA-compliance. Remember ADA is only applicable if the school accepts federal money (but I believe that includes loans and grants to students). I wouldn’t create much of a paper trail yet - I’d call and ask the questions. Remember your Congressional Representative or Senator also can be good sources of help. Believe it or...
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Blog Post Comment❤️I would love to connect with Andrew as someone who was recently diagnosed with severe asthma myself!