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Update: asthmatic friend
EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
PatM wrote: Has your friend looked into nasal washes? Another group I'm in has been discussing this in detail and though I havn't tried it yet I plan to. Have been looking for a "neti pot" online. There is a lot of info out there on the web. One of our MD clients (a nose & throat specialist) developed some products like that. He pays a couple people in our office to handle orders for him, and there certainly seem to be a lot of satisfied (repeat) customers. Check out http://www.hydromedonline.com/index....r=google_hma12 I have one of the earlier versions of their products that attaches to a water pik. It looks like they still sell that attachment. It is easy to use and when I have sinus problems, I put that thing right on. I keep some salt and a measuring spoon in the bathroom so I can make up the solution easily. It will make it so I can breathe when nothing else will, especially with a bad cold. And it seems so much more convenient than a neti pot. My ENT gave me mine before he retired. It was a standard thing for him to do - everyone he treated got one. Bridget |
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Update: asthmatic friend
THere was just a note posted on the message board for feline asthma about a
cat that had terrible asthma and they couldn't find an allergy that would cause so much havock. Come to find out there has been a gasleak in the house. Since fixing the cats episodes have decreased greatly. Maybe your friend is having trouble with fumes of some kind rather than allergens? I'd sure mention it. "Susan M" wrote in message ... Hi the My asthmatic friend phoned after she had her allergist appointment, the one she's been waiting for one year to have. The allergist says that she is allergic to absolutely NOTHING. Not dogs, not cats, not grasses, moulds, or anything else. He couldn't explain why she has such severe rhinitis and asthma symptoms in the absence of the allergies. Apparently, rehoming old Smokey isn't going to make a whit of difference. I swear its you guys. It's also because of you that my son was only allergic to dogs for so long and not cats (the allergist was dumbfounded) and why he's holding out so beautifully now. I swear it's the power of purr. Thank you, Susan M Otis and Chester |
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Susan M wrote:
Hi the My asthmatic friend phoned after she had her allergist appointment, the one she's been waiting for one year to have. The allergist says that she is allergic to absolutely NOTHING. Not dogs, not cats, not grasses, moulds, or anything else. He couldn't explain why she has such severe rhinitis and asthma symptoms in the absence of the allergies. Apparently, rehoming old Smokey isn't going to make a whit of difference. I swear its you guys. It's also because of you that my son was only allergic to dogs for so long and not cats (the allergist was dumbfounded) and why he's holding out so beautifully now. I swear it's the power of purr. Thank you, Susan M Otis and Chester What a relief! I hope they find the reason why she is having such problems. Purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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Hey Karen, did you get any news about the cat scan yet?
Joyce Karen wrote: THere was just a note posted on the message board for feline asthma about a cat that had terrible asthma and they couldn't find an allergy that would cause so much havock. Come to find out there has been a gasleak in the house. Since fixing the cats episodes have decreased greatly. Maybe your friend is having trouble with fumes of some kind rather than allergens? I'd sure mention it. |
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Yes, it was clear. We are now operating on the premise I have IBS.
Better than it could be! I'm feeling marginally better anyway. I have another appt. tomorrow. |
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Karen wrote: Yes, it was clear. We are now operating on the premise I have IBS. Better than it could be! I'm feeling marginally better anyway. I have another appt. tomorrow. That's good news! Fingers crossed for tomorrow Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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meeee wrote: Wonderful news!! I'm so glad she can keep her cat!! And purrs that your son continues being well BTW I've been very very sneezy following the cyclone, and am hoping I'm not becoming dust allergic. I've never been pollen or anything allergic, but several other family members are dust allergic and I have had constantly blocked sinuses and sneezing for weeks now. I just started a herbal anti allergenic tablet, which seems to be he;lping some, but do you have any advice re what else to use?? Mucinex!! I swear by it. It's managed to keep me nearly sinusitis-free for years. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita |
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