I'm not going to be travelling for a long time yet, but when I do I
have questions, from Canada to USA.
1) Do I need doctor's letters for my medication? I think I have a
generalized one somewhere that I can use, or even on some forms.

I'm wondering if exposing my bedding and mattress to the sunlight
through a closed glass window will kill the dust mites. Or can that
only be achieved by exposing in direct sunlight? If I open the window
or air my bedding outside, I am afraid that the outside allergens like

When I was at my chiropractor today, I noticed that she sells water
pillows. I'll bet those would be good for those with dust mite
allergies. I'm not sure what the rest of the pillow is made from
though, so I guess you'd have to ask and find a type that doesn't have

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/529690?src=mp
[The take-home message of this research is that "asthma exacerbations"
may really be chest infections.  That certainly has been my experience]
Telithromycin May Be Helpful in Adults With Acute Asthma Exacerbation

Hi, I am a student currently doing a research project on asthma.  Does
anyone have any information regarding Breastfeeding and asthma
prevention.

Hi- i'm 59 years old and recently moved from pdx, or to tucson.
Developed asthma!!! after a bad bout of bronchitis in jan. 05. I was
given a sample of Advair 100 and within 10 days developed thrush.
Looking back i don't think i was very faithful about rinsing my mouth.

Anyone have any tips on how to ensure the highest probability of
passing a methacholine challenge test without displaying any asthmatic
symptoms, I've heard they have a 10% margin of error for displaying
false positives so I want to do everything possible to boost my chances

So from what I understand, hyper-active airways disease if not as
serious as asthma, correct?
I'm getting better, after the pneumonia, but still feel the need to use
my Symbicort once a day or every 48 hours.

I have had asthma for three years - it started when I was taking an antibiotic,
Avelox.  It started with severe shortness of breath and my doctor switched my
antibiotic to Biaxin.  The asthma got worse and I went to the ER where they gave
me a breathing treatment along with several ...

Tardy announcement,---only five hours left at this reading.  But maybe
they can be a rich five hours for you or someone you know--- Today
Friday is Billie's birthday.
Columbia radio started the broadcast this morning at midnight and will

Recently, it seems that both Intal and Tilade have been discontinued in
Canada.  Does anyone know of any way at all to obtain either Intal or
Tilade in Canada? If not available in Canada, is there any way that a
Canadian can purchase it elsewhere (i.e., from the US or any other

I just got my first HFA, Ventolin, and...am concerned by the 3 month life
once you open the sealed package.
I've had asthma for almost 50 years, am used to carrying an Albuterol
inhaler around in my pocket, and, having one laying around the house.  While

Hi, I'd appreciate any insight on a condition that has plagued me off
and on since 2004. I have a wheeze (if dry a squeak) in my left lung
mid and upper bronchus area. It happens mainly on inspiration when my
lungs are dry but when I have a viral infection (as I do now) and

After 5 years of putting up with side effects, I am finally done with
this dirty drug.
If it hadn't been for the new FDA warning I might have just kept using
this drug, but I am glad I didn't. It has caused me more harm than

Please watch this when you get time. There are 5 or 6 different
chapters to see. All short videos
http://www.theglycoprolive.com/theglycopro/stw/index.php?PID=520
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