http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2004/nov2004_report_allergy_01.htm
Article from life extension 2005, collector's edition.

I don't get that at all.  If you fear for your life that is a panic
attack, and panic attacks always end, so if you do nothing you will be
just fine.
If you feel afraid of some thing, it never ends so fear of using some

I am sure that many of you have cat allergies.  I am allergic as well but I
really would like to have a cat.  My reasons are twofold.  One, I like cats
and two, I want to keep mice away from my house.  My friend can give me a
purebred Siamese for nothing.  Am I crazy?  Some will ...

Was wondering if anyone in this group has tried this medicine and can share with me the results.  My doctor just gave me a 12- day sample of this and I'm about to try it.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Althea

July 2005
NCCAM offers online education for MDs
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a new online

Are Foradil and Serevent the same?  I know they are both long acting
bronchodilators.  Is there any advantage to one or the other? Which one is
more effective? Thanks. Jag.

Are there advantages/disadvantages in using
   PRIMATENE MIST --over the counter
   ALBUTEROL--prescription
?  

Doing research recently, I came across all the ozone documentation from the
ALA
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6502986/ is a summary of a study done on ozone
pollution.

Three studies on pycnogenol (French maritime bark extract)
"Pycnogenol may be a valuable nutraceutical in the management of
chronic asthma. We recommend that further clinical trials be conducted
in larger groups of asthmatics to establish its efficacy."

What experiences have you had with Spivira?  My Dr has suggested it as a
possible alternative to Atrovent.
Ted

I am scheduled to commence Xolair in two weeks.
Are there any considerations that I should know prior to commencement?
Appreciate any comments and input.

I live the US and will be in the UK and in Israel over the next few
months.  Generally speaking I travel with a large HEPA filter taking up
most of my suitcase - will such a thing work with a power converter
suitable for overseas use or should I look into obtaining one where I'll ...

FYI:
"Experts to Consider Withdrawal of Asthma Drugs"
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/health/13asthma.html?ex=1278907200&en=910e05d7
98cb5479&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss
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Some of these are being recalled. The medication bottle (the main works)
is being replaced by Omron free of charge.
Look on the face of the main unit, the one that holds the batteries.
You'll find a label that tells the model # and perhaps the serial #.

Fresh from the New York Times
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Experts to Consider Withdrawal of Asthma Drugs