18 Senators Sign Gillibrand-Sheehan “Dear Colleague” Letter Supporting the National Asthma Control Program!
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Blog Post Comment❤️If we keep our pillows covered with certified allergen-barrier covers, do they still need to be replaced every two years?
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Blog Post Comment❤️Marcia, that's a great question. I think that the replacement will help other things -- like the structural integrity of the pillow. After two years of sleeping on something like a pillow, it may not be offering you the best night's sleep.
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Blog Post Comment❤️The bedroom should be kept allergen and asthma trigger free. It may be difficult, but it is important to try! When we are lying down, our breathing problems often worsen. That is why we should have a clean and safe bedroom. We do need to get a good night of rest!
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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 Comment❤️Very cool. My middle 2 play lacrosse and *knock wood* no injuries yet, aside from turf burn. So...I take it that stinky athletes aren't a trigger for your asthma? I invite you to check out our forums. Stop in and tell us more about your asthma triggers .
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File Comment❤️Stinky athletes not a problem - it's when they have perfume and spray axe - so going into the locker rooms can be dangerous, but my athletes usually come running to warn me- And they regulate each other so that makes it less stressful turf burn is not fun ...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Signed, so sad that we continue to fight for healthcare.
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Blog Post Comment👍@Maku @Marcia Z Ball When I tell you what helped me so much you’re gonna kick yourself. So last week I noticed I had the skin peeling in between my fingers, on top of my hands, on the underside of my hand (my open palm) on the tips of my fingers ... just everywhere! I will attach a pic. It doesn’t look terrible bc I caught it at the beginning bc I can’t take it. I noticed tht when I wash my hands or used hand sanitizer they would burn from the small cuts. I went out and bought Lubriderm. $5...
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Blog Post Comment❤️I’ve suffered from eczema, along with asthma for my entire life due to extreme prematurity. I’ve always found it to be quite a nuisance, but especially more so once I entered HighSchool. I mainly suffer with eczema on my arms and legs. It took going through so many different medications to find what didn’t burn my skin, or make it itch a thousand times worse, and as a young kid, that impulse control was non-existent to the point where my arms would be cracked with blood. Luckily, it’s gotten...
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Database Record Comment👍@Arle , inhaling wood smoke is not good for anyone's lungs. Regarding whether or not wood smoke is worse than the smoke produced from other things that you could burn (e.g. paper, plastic, leaves, etc.) --the answer depends. Whenever you burn something, byproducts are created. Burnt wood results in things like water, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Burnt plastics release things like hydrochloric acid, SOx, dioxins, furans, and heavy...
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Database Record Comment❤️When I developed allergies from my dog, I went for a hunt to find ways to eliminate the dander. I invested in a purifier that is active not passive that eliminated the triggers from the air and and a water purifier that splits water alkaline/acidic. I use acidic water to bathe my dog. He will not drink any other kind of water other than alkaline water. He's the healthiest he has ever been, no doggy odor, he doesn't snore any more, we're both happy campers.
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Database Record CommentCheers to finding methods that work for you, Mink! Thank you for sharing your tips
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Database Record Comment@ScttLee - That's a great point. Strong odors and fragrances trigger my asthma . These scents can make it difficult for me to breathe, especially in public places. This happened to me a few weeks ago. There was a group wearing strong colognes. I agree with you about asking to be moved, politely. Sometimes I feel bad asking, but it's important to consider my health. Here are some more tips for traveling with asthma and allergies .
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Database Record CommentBecause the air is so dry, when I fly over a couple of hours, I always have a small bottle of nasal saline spray and use it 2-3 times an hour. If I don't, I get bad sinus infections that then causes me breathing issues for several days. If a person has strong perfume or other scent that bothers you, don't hesitate to ask to be moved. But do it politely and be respectful of that person feeling.
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Database Record CommentIf you are allergic to animals, I find I can usually negotiate a seat faaaarrrrr away from the pet and wear a Ffp3 mask for short flights (up to 2 hours). The aircrew needs to be aware of this and not permit the owners to take their pet out of its carry case during the flight to avoid hair/dander/saliva etc.floating around the cabin. For longer/trans-atlantic flights, I have checked with the airline ahead of time, from the day of reservation to the day before the trip, to find out if a pet...
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Blog Post CommentI spent a few hours in the hospital 2 weeks ago after my Dr. sent me there from his office. Unable to breath and coughing up phlegm continuously. They started with a nebulizer and a steroid. Put me on 3 short term meds. I was at the point that my Fluticasone Propionate and Flovent were mot controlling my asthma. My Dr. has since put me on BREZTRI Aerosphere. and increased my O2. I was getting down to 76% O2 during sleep. Since changing inhaler, The lowest has been 98% without O2 (I forgot...
