Smelling Citrus Oils Prevents Asthma in Rats
Tue Dec 21,11:20 AM ET Health - Reuters
By Alison McCook
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A key ingredient in the aroma from citrus fruits

December 15, 2004
Flawed Device Places F.D.A. Under Scrutiny
By BARRY MEIER
The Red Rooster III was 90 miles out of San Diego on an afternoon in

In recent months we have had a high incidence of respiratory problems
with cats in our shelter - some that have had severe sudden-onset
asthma-like symptoms. After one kitten's symptoms cleared up almost
immediately after a change of bedding, we are thinking that laundry

I recall a time when I had a small asthma attack and was too lazy to get
my puffer out and use it. It happened while I was trying to open a box of
Baking Soda. When it opened, it spill all over causing dust in the air
which I then accidentally breath in. Suddenly I noticed my small ...

I have been using Advair for several months now.  I used to us
Pulmicort, but it caused me to get dizzy spells (even while I was
sitting).  I switched to Advair and it has been fine.
I recently went off of Paxil and have quit smoking.  I am getting the

After moving into a house in the fall, mild asthma appeared. It took
almost four months to determine the culprit - dust mites. (While I have
meds, the symptoms were mild enough that using drugs would have made it
impossible to determine what caused my problems and when the cause had

I was diagnosed with asthma late in my adult life.  I am 37 years old.  I
never have any wheezing or coughing but my chest is always tight and my lung
capacity is down.  I have had severe allergies (pollen dust etc) all of my
life.

dude -- y'all talk about this dr. hahn like he's a saint.  who the heck is
this guy?!

I've heard several stories of woodwind players swimming to improve their
breathing, the theory being that more practice at breathing under
stress, breath holding, etc., helps strengthen the muscles involved.  Is
there any evidence (or just what do you all think) about playing a ...

I went to the Dr today with a bad cough, low fever, lack of appetite, light
headedness, stuffy nose. He put the stethiscope on my back for about a
second, had me take a deep breath, wrapped everything up saying I have
asthmatic bronchitis. Took him all of five seconds. What is ...

The kids filed back into class Monday morning. They were very
excited. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then
give a talk on productive salesmanship.
Little Mary led off: "I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30," she

I have been taking inhaled fluticasone (flovent) 1000 mcg per day
(500 mcg am, 500 mcg pm) for the last couple of years.  Over the last few
months I have noticed that if I miss one or more doses I experience severe
exhaustion, espcially if I miss say 2 or 3 consecutive doses.  ...

I am 45 years old male in Sydney Australia,
Have had asthma since I was 2 years old.
In the last couple of months I have noticed that my Seretide seems less
effective. I increased the Dose and use Ventolin as well. Doctor says

The following are few links I received Dec. 08 from my yahoo news
alert using the keyword asthma, so perhaps there is hope in the near
future for us asthmatics.
Lets just hope so.

My doctor gave me a sample of  Spiriva HandiHaler by Pfizer (tiotropium
bromide inhalation powder) to try instead of Adwar 100/50 (2 puffs a day).
My "moderate" asthma is presently under control, so I am eager  to try it to
get away from steroids. I also take a Singular pill ...