Anyone that has "been there, seen that and done that" during their life
will most likely have noticed repeated instances of quite incredible
events. The area I am suggesting is in instances where prayer groups or
whatever would appear to have had effect in a persons recovery from a

Too bad a message group that has so much to offer is overrun by so much
negativity and aggression.  *None* of us need that.
maybe see ya around... <though probably not>
take care

Any asthmatics out there use these things? If so, tell me
about them. Is one brand or type better than another, etc.
Thanks!

"For members using AOL over a dial-up connection, you will no longer be able to
access Newsgroups."
The above is being posted to all AOL members.  It might be a good thing,
considering the quality of postings to A.S.A. these last few months.  It

My son (21 months) was was just recently diagnosed with asthma.  We found
out through a
very scary and traumatic emergency stay at the hospital.  While he was there
I had some training on what asthma is and how to manage it with meds and

Over the past several years I have suffered a great deal with physical and mental health
problems.
Over my life time, I have suffered with abuse, teasing, learning disabilities, bad
relationships, etc, etc.

I am sorry to *everyone* for going off like I did when I first got
here... It is just a natural knee-jerk response with me when I think I
see someone attacking others with what *appears* to be no just cause..
or no stated cause (I admit, I did step in clueless).  Name calling and ...

Given the responses it kicked off last year here in the newsgroups, I
would like to annually address the biomechanical effects of shoes on
human degenerative diseases.  Most people still think the idea stinks.
Yet it seems to me that shoes on the feet are like germs on the hands.

I have been lurking in the shadows for a couple of months. I am a chronic
pain sufferer as well as an asthma sufferer, so I have many late nights ...
Has anyone in this group have any experience with the new drug called
Xolair?  The reason I ask is because while I was getting the ...

Hi, I am looking for a bed protector to reduce or eliminate the dust
mites for my son.  Most of them use polyurethane membrane as the
barrier.  Is polyurethane a proven safe material for long term use?  We
spend 1/3 of our time in the bed and I heard Polyurethane foam should

What if anything does "pharmaceutical grade" add to a supplement's
desirability other than a marketing slant?
Joy

I know that, back in the days of oral prednisone, immune system
compromise was a real concern - as it is now for those still taking oral
steroids.
Has the risk increase with inhaled steroids been studied?  I confess to

Is there anyone here that has or has heard of this:
Bad allgeries that cause post nasal drip that goes into your
lungs, and casuse asthma like symptoms?

Steroid Inhalers for Asthma Can Weaken Bones
     By Elaine Zablocki
     WebMD Medical News
April 21, 2000 -- A steroid inhaler may be your best friend if you have

I didn't know this until today, but in Canada, Zyrtec and Allegra can
be purchased without a prescription and the prices are quite a bit
cheaper than they are here (no surprise there).  I'm switching
insurance carriers (finally getting off Illinois' high risk pool at