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i am suffering from continuous cough and wheezing for the past two months.initially i was taking english medicine.for the past 5 months i am taking ayurvedha medicine.stll i have not come out of it.now i feel like trying humidifier.will that be useful?is tat advisable?help me out
Hello Suganya,
What type of physician was prescribing the "english" medicines? A regular physician or a specialist in lung medicine? Did the doctor follow up with you monthly to note whether you were making progress?
Ayurvedic medicines are outside my area of expertise, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment on them.
You should be seeing the physician on a regular basis, also showing the doctor what ayurvedic treatments you are taking, to insure that there is no interference.
If your environment is dry, a humidifier would be an option to try, but be sure is is very clean to begin with. You don't want it putting mold or bacteria into the air.
Wish I could help you more.
Sincerely,
Marc
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Marc Rubin, RPh Asthma Educator
Expertise
I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois educating school nurses as well as the teaching and coaching staff of public schools about asthma, and how they should respond to these students needs. Presented a public education program on asthma through the US Department of Public Health. Specialize in helping guide asthmatic patients to take control of their disease in order to live a near-normal, fully active life.
Experience
Practicing pharmacist for 34 years, specializing in asthma for past 7 years. Statewide education to nurses, teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma. In addition, and closer to home. my wife and daughter both have asthma, and my son has exercise induced bronchospasm. I'm also on the advisory board of a medical education company, Emmi Solutions, and directly involved in the creation of public education programs for asthma, COPD and diabetes.
Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) / Sports Medicine Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS). Chicago Asthma Consortium / Professional Development Committee, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago: Development Committee for AE-C prep class, and presenter.
Publications
AAAAI PowerPoint on the new guidelines for EIB (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm)
Education/Credentials
BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist
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