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    Re: Understanding Your Asthma Diagnosis: Provocation Tests
    LK
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    While I know that I am in the tiny percentage of the population who has a strong negative reaction to the Methacholine Challenge test, I want to offer one caveat. About six years ago, I had chronic cough and my doctor thought I might have asthma so he had me take the Methacholine Challenge test. Taking the test turned my, as yet unknown, asthma into moderate-to-severe persistent asthma. Hope no one else has this experience but it is something to consider.
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    Re: Should You Have Pets If You Have a Pet Allergy?
    Shea
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    No. You shouldn't. It is basically abuse to the allergic person. I have been the allergic person and it got so bad that after chronic exposure even doing all the strategies above and with antihistamines I developed asthma symtoms and shortly after went to the hospital because I thought I was having an asthma atrack turns out it was a heart attack caused by allergic blood cells called eosinophils surrounding my heart and choking it. I was diagnosed with a severe chronic allergic disease. My...
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    Re: Are You Controlling Allergens in Your Bedroom?
    K8sMom2002
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    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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    Re: Are You Controlling Allergens in Your Bedroom?
    Deborah Bartlett
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    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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    Re: Managing the Stress of Asthma in Boston, Massachusetts, the #11 Asthma Capital
    Verdigirl
    Thanks for sharing, it's so stressful to watch your child go through this and all so familiar as to how it was for me when young. I'd be fine but never realized how fast an attack could come on. My mom would listen to my breathing and count how many breaths or how fast my chest was going up and down. I was taken off of dairy and wheat, it did make a difference for me to do that. One thing that helps me now is to have a portable nebulizer that can plug into the wall or in the car, so I...
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    Re: The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program's Philadelphia Healthier Home Short Film
    LAC
    Given these terrible statistics, why isn't AAFA and CAPP aggressively working to stop this dangerous and potentially deadly problem of dogs and other pets being brought into public buildings and stores and in public buildings? These children aren't just confined to their homes. Why not designate/certify stores and buildings as "asthma and allergy friendly"? In fact, stores, businesses and public transportation companies are violating the ADA rights of people with asthma, allergies and...
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    Re: Hardwood vs. Carpet: What Side Are You On?
    Debbie Alves
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    There are other hard surface alternatives, from linoleum (perhaps the ultimate “green” flooring) to tile to vinyl. It’s even possible to get hard-wearing and attractive flooring made from recycled tires. I’d like to see a true comparison between all the options, pros and cons, and include such possible irritant/triggers as off-gasing from padding and carpet materials.
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    Re: Trailer for the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program's Philadelphia Healthier Homes Initiative
    cherry
    it's hard to win a legal case w/ severe mold infestations when civil court judges do not believe in toxic black mold causing human diseases. a nyc hpd housing court judge - JEAN T. SCHNEIDER threw out my foreclosure hearing WITHOUT EVEN HEARING STATEMENT FROM MY DEFENCE LAWYER - NOT onr SINGLE SENTENCE FROM MY LAWYER LAST WEEK.! all she wants are to close cases rapidly with no word from the defence ! scary-victims have no rights against her favorite big time landlords. On Mon, Oct 15, 2018...
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    Re: Hardwood vs. Carpet: What Side Are You On?
    Brenda Silvia-Torma
    Hi Debbie, The only personal concern (since I have a latex allergy) I have with a recycled tire floor is that its made of latex. It's really amazing how many products are made of latex--even some furniture!! Brenda
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    Re: Mold Allergy? 6 Tips to Prevent Mold and Mildew In Your Home
    Anna B.
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    @Jen We are really good about using our exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom. Also, we purchased a dehumidifier this summer, which has really helped keep our humidity down. Without it the house sits around 60-70% humidity in the fall and spring. We also redid our kitchen in the beginning of the year and discovered a lot of mold behind sink and under dishwasher. Next are the bathrooms! (We live in a old house)
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    Re: Increasing Inhaled Steroids Temporarily Does Not Stop Asthma Flare-Ups in Children
    Lisa H
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    My child was diagnosed with Cough-Variant asthma at the age of 2. She has been on steroids since then and she is 9 and she is only at 57 lbs. Right now she takes Advair 250/50 two puffs twice a day, singular and a nasal spray. She has had an allergy test completed and everything came back negative. We have to go back to the allergist in October. With her being negative on all 22 test, how do I go about protecting her. When she has a flare-up, we do her normal meds, treatments twice a day,...
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    Re: Will Your Asthma and Allergy Drugs Still Be on Your Insurance Plan in 2017?
    donnamarie
    I have been on Ventolin for 7 years due to smoke inhalation scaring my lungs. I am pron to bronchitis and this is what my doctor has put me on. This year we have been denied 3 times from CVS stating FDA ruling. We have tried proair and proventin and they do not produce the results the doctor wants. I will not pay for something that does not work just because the insurance company says so. I can not afford $50 for one inhaler when I was getting 3 every 4 months for $35. I will go with out and...
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    Re: Will Your Asthma and Allergy Drugs Still Be on Your Insurance Plan in 2017?
    Jen
    Hi donnamarie, Welcome to AAFA's asthma support community. It is very frustrating that your insurance isn't covering the medication that works for you. AAFA has a blog with some tips for what you can do if you can't afford your asthma medicine . I also invite you to join our asthma support forum where you can get ideas and support from other dealing with asthma.
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    Re: Thriving in Spite of Asthma
    Payton's Mom
    Thanks! She just had a sweat test to see if she had cystic fibrosis in addition to her asthma, and we were able to rule it out. They are trying to determine why she can't keep her O2 levels up on her own, and they fall fast for no apparent reason when she is completely fine and active less than an hour beforehand. I hope we find some answers. They said we should have answers in about 2 days (on the phone call - we go in at 11).
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    Re: Fynn fights asthma
    Jen
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    Hi Cortnie, Welcome to AAFA's asthma support community. That's great that Fynn is so active. I invite you to join our support forums. You can tell us how Fynn avoids his asthma triggers .
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    Re: Hypoallergenic or Allergy Free: Science or Marketing Hype?
    Shea
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    That is so ... Angering... That hypoallergenic can be used as it is! It is like a blatant lie basically. I am so glad that Certified Allergy and Asthma friendly IS actually regulated and based on science-- definitely will be my go-to mark when I am shopping from now on.
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    Re: Report Shows Increase in Childhood Allergy Rates and Severe Allergic Reactions
    Shea
    The main triggers for my 6 year old son and I are pet dander from cats, dogs, rabbits. By living in a dander-free home, his environmental allergies and eczema are much more under control with no medication. I also do a lot to keep the indoor air quality good-- weekly washing of sheets in hot water, mattresses and pillows in zippered cases, hepa air purifier in room. When I was young, I did not take my pet allergies seriously and they developed into a serious problem. So I think it should be...
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    Re: Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment
    Shea
    Hi 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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    Re: Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment
    K8sMom2002
    Hi, SillySally! Welcome to AAFA's online community! We have several members who struggle with the same things you do, and they have great ideas ... you can start a new topic with your excellent questions. Or you can find older discussion "threads" where people have already talked about how they manage these triggers.
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    Re: Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment
    sillysally
    you 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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    Re: Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment
    sillysally
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    I live in the mountains my problems are with the apartment complex moving in smokers who have to smoke outside and the drift coming in my apartment with my doors and widows closed and scents from cleaners and I think diffusers and I have had a few days where I was not able to leave my patio it was so bad I am demanding under the ada to be accomodated and having to go through fair housing. I already know how tl control my asthma,allergies and epilepsy otherwise, management just says I have...
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    Re: Find Out If Your Home Is Asthma and Allergy Friendly with Our Healthier Home Assessment
    K8sMom2002
    No problem at ALL, SillySally ... I feel all thumbs with Facebook and Twitter, so I get your point exactly! These topics (or "threads" -- why they're called threads, I have no clue!) may help you out ... just click the topic title below, and it should take you to where people have been discussing it in the past. Asthma vs Housecleaning - the Struggle is Real! - house cleaning with lots of tips and tricks about cleaning Dealing with irritants - how to handle things like those "perfume assaults"
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    Re: Gifts to Give People With Asthma and Allergies
    Deborah Bartlett
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    Great Valentine's Day Tips! 💖💘💓💌 Yes. Be thoughtful and have a healthy holiday! A book of poetry and a cozy blanket that is safe would be great! A nice mug and a box of herb tea. A sweater that is safe to wear. A pair of slippers is always nice and comforting! For folks that are home bound, how about an adult coloring book and some colored pencils? A nice picture frame that has a picture of you and your sweetie in it! Have a Happy Valentine's Day! 😍
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    Re: Gifts to Give People With Asthma and Allergies
    Shea
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    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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