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I don't have asthma.  I do get wheezy in the summer when my hayfever is
bad but no real asthma.
Right now I have a really bad cold.  I was finding it difficult to breathe
last night, it was like I had to conciously make the air go in and out of

I enjoy running a few miles 2-3 times a week. My wife would like to join me,
but she asthma. She has tried a training schedule designed for people
without respiratory problems and complained of discomfort related to asthma.
Does anyone have suggestions or know of special training ...

My 34yo wife was diagnosed with allergic asthma this week.  She has
had increasing problems in the past 3 or 4 years with coughing, etc.
and she went back to see an ENT she used to use before we moved 60
miles away.

Do any one have a 504 plan for perfume?  I really need to limit the amounts
that my coworkers use. How is it worded?  Any useful tips?
Thanks,
Carolyn

My doctor looked in my mouth recently to check a sore throat and
showed concerned and told me I'd need to take Ratio Nystatin oraldrops
suspension USP (48ML). (take two four times a day).
He said the Flovent (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol) 125 mcg

Some of us who have been cured of our asthma because ours was
caused by bacteria lingering after colds, flu or bronchitis, have
read quite a bit about the theory that bacteria may be causing
many other conditions, as well.  Slightly off-topic, but thought

My son was on an inhaler that his current Dr. has never heard of. Tilade.
Does anyone know anything about it? Now he is on Pulmicort. He only takes
one puff a day of this compared to 2 puffs twice a day with the Tilade. I
need info on this, please. Even the pharmacy is giving me the ...