I just started on Advair and it is great for my COPD, but I now have a
giant pain in my wallet (at $175 per month for the Discus 50/250).
I'm looking at Canadian pharmacy options - $100 is their price.  But
before I start that - I was told by my pharmacist there are often

Is 'COPD' a recently invented term invented to cover a group of lung
problems (eg Emphysema or Bronchitis).  When I speak with my doctor(s)
I want to discuss specifics.  I am diagnosed with COPD - but all my
symptoms are consistent with emphysema.

I find that the fans these days emit an oily smell.  This is true regardless of
the type e.g. car ventilator fans, low-end portable box fans, high-end stand-up
oscillating fans.  I end up coughing for several days to several weeks with a
bit of exposure.  Does anyone else notice ...

It seems like if they did comparisons between peoples health based on the

for those that believe in crazy scenarios and odd reasons for asthma ,, then
there are 20 links to pollution and asthma.. just email me.
mcsantpollution@yahoo.com
I don't want to give links to people in this group who don't believe.

I'm writing for some advice on whether the asthma symptoms my son (3
years, 9 months old) is experiencing could be caused by completing the
relatively short courses of Prednisolone.
He was on Becotide inhaler for about 6 months (200mg/day) and pretty

I had a really bad flu about a month ago and was coughing a lot. There
were traces of blood in the spit about 2 times out of 20 I would spit.
Now, I have the same symptoms my throat hurts, have green stuff, and
some traces of blood about 1 out 10 times I spit. Is this due to the

We never used to know what we were doing in our house.  But we've made
some small changes that have really, really helped our situation.
We're practically done with all the meds, and we're working on getting
rid of the rest of them.  If you're interested, throw me a line and

I have received many requests to describe stopping an ongoing
asthma attack, and while I have done it myself with 3 different kids
with relatively mild cases and have seen it working,
I thought I will give you word out of the horses mouth by the

Hi, I have a question for u guys.  My son has Cystic Fibrosis and is
currently in the hospital. He started swelling in his leggs and feet about
3to 4 days ago. Also in his private parts, and his stomach. He is 23 and has
never had this to happen before. His oxygen stats have been ...