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| Subject | Date Asked |
| allergic rhinitis | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I have problem of nasal allergy from six years and used many antihistamine, i want to ask which ... A: Avoid spraying this medication in your eyes. Gently blow your nose before using this drug. Shake ... | |
| suffering from asthama. | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I am srinu,Male 27years old.height 158cm,wight 72kgs. I have been facing the problem with asthama ... A: Is the physician treating you a lung specialist (allergist or pulmonologist) or a family doctor? ... | |
| allergic rhinitis | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have problem of nasal allergy from six years and used many antihistamine, i want to ask which ... A: Sorry for the delay Zafar, system crashed! Which is best is usually a very individual genetic issue ... | |
| trouble breathing | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I live in Toronto, Canada. I have no pets at home. My medications: advair 250 discus(once in ... A: I don't believe the Benadryl is a benefit for you, since the reactions you are having are due to ... | |
| trouble breathing | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I live in Toronto, Canada. I have no pets at home. My medications: advair 250 discus(once in ... A: Typically, asthma that first occurs in middle age is usually associated with irritants vs. allergy ... | |
| trouble breathing | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I live in Toronto, Canada. I have no pets at home. My medications: advair 250 discus(once in ... A: First of all, I have a series of questions for you: 1) How old are you, and how long ago were you ... | |
| asthma and elevation sickness | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: I have had asthma since childhood. I am 56 years old in decent health.I use Q-var 40mg steroid ... A: When was the last time you had a pulmonary function test (spirometry)? My first direction would be ... | |
| Elevated IGG Levels | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: I haven't been feeling too well for the past year and have been diagnosed with autoimmune chronic ... A: Of the five major immunoglobulins, IgG is the smallest antibody in size, but the most common of the ... | |
| asthma & night sweats | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I have incredible night sweats from my waist to the top of my head. I was just diagnosed as having ... A: Sorry for the delay. Never got the posting to my phone email. There is not a correlation between ... | |
| Seasonal asthma | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: I am from India and i am 21 years old, whenever season changes for example in November , march , ... A: First, it is important to understand that asthma is a condition of underlying inflammation in the ... | |
| my husband | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: my husband has been hacking and coughing up blood for a week now and he seems to think its just ... A: I'd start by contacting the health department. Most health departments operate free clinics, or can ... | |
| asthma | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: this question is regarding my mom... we live in a small town and we dont have any pet... actually ... A: Has she also been presecribed a nasal spray? The primary, long-term concerns of the steroid ... | |
| Asthma attack while sleeping | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I live in Atlanta, Ga and own 1 cat. I do have asthmas and take albutorol, singular and asthmanex. ... A: Sorry for the delay. Never received the notification email. There have been reports of patients ... | |
| sudden asthma | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: In June I was told I had mild asthma and I'm 60yrs old. never had any problems before this. Aslo ... A: What type of physician (Internist, Family Practice, Allergist, Pulmonologist) made this diagnosis, ... | |
| How is related asthama to weightgain | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I am srinivas.I have two questons.I am suffering from asthama for 16 years. .Now i am 26years Means ... A: First, asthma, by definition, is a chronic disorder of your airways characterized by variable and ... | |
| Asthma? | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 23 years old, weight 270lbs. Asthma as a child but nothing since I was 9 years old. I went to ... A: I'm certain that the doctors informed you that your weight is a major part of your issue. When you ... | |
| ashma | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I am being treated for a bunch of things but my doctor says I have ashma and gave me albuteral. I ... A: Asthma is an inflammatory ailment of the lungs, generally beginning in childhood and related to ... | |
| asthma | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I work in an old building and the only time I have asthma wheezing issues are at work Last year I ... A: You may wish to clarify with the physician as to whether you have what is termed "right-sided heart ... | |
| asthma and allergies? | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: this started about july 18th. -It started with: a throat tickle/dryness & became a sore throat. ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. (Just finished 30 days straight of 12 hr overnights with 24 nights ... | |
| RAD or Asthma or what? | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: My pulmonologist said that my predicted value for FEV1/FVC was 78%. He said my lungs were okay, but ... A: A spirometric test result of 12% improvement or greater when albuterol is administered is indicative ... | |
| asthma and allergies? | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: this started about july 18th. -It started with: a throat tickle/dryness & became a sore throat. ... A: Sorry for the delay.... This time of year is the worst for asthmatics due to mold and ragweed. The ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and chest congestion | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: i have problem of allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, now from seven days i have problem of chest ... A: Zafar, Your welcome. Confer with your physician to verify that this is probably the case, and tell ... | |
| Wheezing problem | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: How are you! I wanted to ask your suggestion regarding wheezing problem. I live in India and My ... A: Can you get a fully detailed diagnostic description for his physician? Lung function, heart status, ... | |
| 4 year old with asthma/frequent pnuemonia | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: We have a 4 year old son with asthma who has had pneumonia at least 2x since February, and I think ... A: I would have him evaluated by a pediatric allergist to clarify if he does have asthma in addition to ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and chest congestion | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: i have problem of allergic rhinitis, postnasal drip, now from seven days i have problem of chest ... A: It sounds as if the correct diagnosis is bronchitis, an infection in the airways. Symptoms may mimic ... | |
| Asthma getting worse | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with asthma since I was 16. As I been getting older my asthma is slower but ... A: We are entering ragweed and mold season, the worst time of year for asthmatics. If all you are on as ... | |
| 6 year old | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: he had an o2 level of 63 when he got to dr after treatment it came back up to 93 first visit for ... A: Medicine is not yet at the point of identifying the risk of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAT)by ... | |
| Chronic Cough | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if asthma is appropriate specialty for my questions, however I believe you may be able to ... A: Acid on the vocal cords???...I have to agree with your PCP. There is a condition called Vocal Cord ... | |
| Chronic Cough | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Not sure if asthma is appropriate specialty for my questions, however I believe you may be able to ... A: First of all, please do not apologize for the length of your question! I wish all my writers gave as ... | |
| asthma | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have chronic allergies and asthma I do an inhaler and lots of allergy medicine. I have been ... A: Sorry to hear about your new locale affecting you this way. Go to Pollen.com to see specifically ... | |
| atenolol in brochitis | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Since 1979, I had allergic brochitis bout for which I used to take Deriphylin Retards 300 twice( ... A: I would discuss with the doctor a different medical approach. I'd initially start with a combination ... | |
| atenolol in brochitis | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: Since 1979, I had allergic brochitis bout for which I used to take Deriphylin Retards 300 twice( ... A: In the states, the theophylline family of medication (xanthines), is used very little due to side ... | |
| deterioration in my child asthma | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: We live in Edinburgh Scotland. No pets. I have daughter 11. She has number of sever ... A: Pollen season has hit your area beginning a few weeks ago. Right now, Alder & Hazel plants ... | |
| twitching airways | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a Sub three hour marathon runner,who took a chest infection early february.Since then i have ... A: I'm sorry. There is a component of the profile where the patient asking the question should read the ... | |
| Doctor | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: what type of doctor are you? where are you located at? ANSWER: Hi Ashleigh, I'm a pharmacist with ... A: Follow the link below. It will allow you to plug in your ZIP Code and locate a board certified ... | |
| Doctor | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: what type of doctor are you? where are you located at? A: I'm a pharmacist with national board certification in asthma education. I recently became a Sports ... | |
| twitching airways | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a Sub three hour marathon runner,who took a chest infection early february.Since then i have ... A: I'll need a lot more information. At the intro to this section, under my description, is an outline ... | |
| asthma or copd? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: Marc, I was diagnosed with asthma back in 2008 as moderate asthma.Less than three years later ... A: I just attended a conference, and a study regarding the use of Spiriva vs. Advair was discussed. ... | |
| sickness with asthma | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: ever since i was diagonosed with exercise induced asthma i have seemed to get sick more often is ... A: Patients with asthma are at a higher risk of lung infections due to both the swelling of the airways ... | |
| night coughs | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: my 7 yr old has nightcoughs for 2yrs now.zyrtec before bedtime helps, then last year flonase was ... A: 1)It appears that there may be something in your environment that needs to be put in check. I would ... | |
| night coughs | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: my 7 yr old has nightcoughs for 2yrs now.zyrtec before bedtime helps, then last year flonase was ... A: The Pulmicort Respules are ideal, but the onset of improvement is a few weeks. Unlike the albuterol, ... | |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: my doctor agreed to try Singulair for ten days start from tomorrow. But the Cromolyn is not ... A: Since you were able to get the Cromolyn, at this point, stick with night time dosing of the ... | |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: i suffer from exercise induced asthma and lately it's getting worse. normally it's controlled with ... A: Sorry for the late response. It's a challenging week at work. Right now, I want you to look into ... | |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: i suffer from exercise induced asthma and lately it's getting worse. normally it's controlled with ... A: Are you using the Serevent and Flixotide EVERY day? Or at least the Flixotide daily? What strength, ... | |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: i suffer from exercise induced asthma and lately it's getting worse. normally it's controlled with ... A: Let me preface by letting you know that my hobby is also cycling. Can't wait for this winter weather ... | |
| Childhood Asthma | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: My son Wyatt is 2 years old. He is continuously having upper respiratory infections and bronchitis. ... A: Get a referral to a pediatric allergy specialist. They have access to the equipment to do a ... | |
| Flovent side effects? | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have another question for ya! My six year old son was put on Flovent for his maintenance medicine. ... A: Let me know how it goes. I was just at a pulmonary meeting last night, and the table was in ... | |
| Flovent side effects? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have another question for ya! My six year old son was put on Flovent for his maintenance medicine. ... A: Even inhalation steroids may cause mood swings. I don't understand why the doctor would switch from ... | |
| Asthama - Budate 200 Inhaler | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am from India, belonging to a small city called Ranchi. I do not have pets. I am 30. I have ... A: 1) The inhaler is not addictive at all. It is the gold standard of treatment in a patient with ... | |
| Low grade temps with asthma | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Do asthma patients keep a low grade temp or are they just naturally warmer than most people? I live ... A: I have never heard any discussion in regards to a variant in temperature in asthmatics. Where there ... | |
| asthma or copd? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Marc, I was diagnosed with asthma back in 2008 as moderate asthma.Less than three years later ... A: Quitting smoking does not reduce the risk of developing COPD, just as a non-smoker chronically ... | |
| Confused..son with asthma | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My son(6) has had asthma his whole life. We treat him with Xopenex. I am very used to it acting up ... A: For starters, this particular pediatrician, in addition to listening to his lungs, did she do a peak ... | |
| Confused..son with asthma | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My son(6) has had asthma his whole life. We treat him with Xopenex. I am very used to it acting up ... A: I just saw this post (crazy weekend!). Did the pediatrician run any blood tests, such as a CBC ... | |
| Confused..son with asthma | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My son(6) has had asthma his whole life. We treat him with Xopenex. I am very used to it acting up ... A: Your pediatrician is not controlling him well. He really needs a specialist. We initially look at ... | |
| Confused..son with asthma | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: My son(6) has had asthma his whole life. We treat him with Xopenex. I am very used to it acting up ... A: Is your physician a pediatrician, or a pediatric allergist? If she is not an allergist, considering ... | |
| asthma or copd? | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Marc, I was diagnosed with asthma back in 2008 as moderate asthma.Less than three years later ... A: I apologize for getting back so late. Escaped Chicago before the blizzard, but forgot to indicate ... | |
| Advair help? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I was just put on Advair diskus to help alleviate wheezing from whooping cough. I understand how to ... A: The medication comes out when you inhale. To clarify what is happening mechanically, have you ever ... | |
| breathing problem | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I have breathing problem, during infections. Starts with cold, running nose, congestion, fever and ... A: It doesn't sound like asthma, more like bronchitis. You should have a pulmonologist look into this, ... | |
| Reflux and Asthma | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 months old and we have been dealing with reflux since 8 weeks. She has progressed ... A: The sweat test to rule out cystic fibrosis is automatically done at birth, here in Illinois. It was ... | |
| do i have exercise induced asthma | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 15 and have always been active. Though I have always been active I have always had problems ... A: It does sound as if you have exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB). To be certain, you should be ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and post nasal drip | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: i am suffering from allergic rhinitis and post nasal drip from four years. from few months i feel ... A: Right now I have two concerns: 1)inability to remove allergen/irritant triggers from your ... | |
| Symbicort dosage | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I suffer from moderate asthma and for the last two years I get Symbicort 160 2 times X 2 puffs (4 ... A: The correct dose is as your physician has prescribed, two puffs twice a day. This is due to the ... | |
| Asthma,, allergies.... | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: A couple times a month i will start having trouble breathing and get a rash either on my back or ... A: Sorry for the delay. AllExperts did some program modifications that had an effect on my receiving ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and catarrh | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: i am suffering from allergic rhinitis, post nasal drip and feel some mucus in chest when wake up ... A: The sertraline can cause the runny nose, leading to your problems. I would discuss with your ... | |
| Intermittent cough | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: Always my nose block and most of the time and I feel the irritation in my throat with sputum after ... A: Mustafa, Well, for starters, and I'm sure you are already aware, you have a strong atopic family ... | |
| hyperinflated lungs | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I live in a large city, no pets at home, no Rx meds, never smoked and avoided smoky places, 120 lb ... A: First, a lung CT is a more sophisticated x-ray than the typical scan. Images appear in greater ... | |
| hyperinflated lungs | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I live in a large city, no pets at home, no Rx meds, never smoked and avoided smoky places, 120 lb ... A: The higher cortisol level would actually result in lower lung inflammation most likely resulting in ... | |
| Depression | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: Is mucus in chest symptom of asthma? Regards Zafar Iqbal A: Mucus in the chest is a symptom of a number of different things, asthma, Chronic obstructive ... | |
| hyperinflated lungs | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in a large city, no pets at home, no Rx meds, never smoked and avoided smoky places, 120 lb ... A: What is your occupation/work environment? What town do you live in? Home environment: apartment or ... | |
| Allergic rihnitis & asthma | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: my son of four years age is suffering from allergic rhinitis & asthma that is he suffers from cold ... A: The Belclate inhaler is not just for use when an attack occurs. It is an anti-inflammatory drug that ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and catarrh | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: i am suffering from allergic rhinitis, post nasal drip and feel some mucus in chest when wake up ... A: Yes, this would be normal. Overnight, the chemicals your body produces to reduce inflammation ... | |
| Intermittent cough | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Always my nose block and most of the time and I feel the irritation in my throat with sputum after ... A: Mustafa, If you can provide me with some additional information, I can probably narrow down some of ... | |
| asthama and pregnancy | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: can an asthamatic woman use Theograde and ventolene inhaler during pregnancy?is it safe for ... A: The Theograde product did not show up in my search, but I feel that it is probably the drug ... | |
| pulmonologist | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: my peditarian is sending me to pulmonlogist. i was wondering what do i expect at a pulmonologist ? ... A: The first test they will probably perform is a lung function test called spirometry. You will be ... | |
| Fibrosis | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I just had a CT scan and it was reported that there is some apical pleural fibrosis. Can this be ... A: From my understanding, this is not asthma related. Tissue changes that take place in asthma is ... | |
| Side Affects from Asthma | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been suffering from asthma since my 20th birthday, believed to have started from exposure to ... A: Realistically, you and your friends mother are not having steroid psychosis. The psychosis you refer ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and asthma | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i have allergic rhinitis from seven years and afraid from asthma and regular check my family doctor ... A: Allergic rhinitis can aggravate asthma, but will not cause asthma.What may be beneficial would be ... | |
| allergic rhinitis and asthma | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: i have allergic rhinitis from seven years and afraid from asthma and regular check my family doctor ... A: If you have specific allergens that have been identified which are linked to your rhinitis, you ... | |
| Question about asthma | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: how to diagnose a person who have asthma? i have problem of allergic rhinitis, post nasal drip, and ... A: The diagnosis of asthma is made from an evaluation based upon a number of factors: -family history ... | |
| Asthma/COPD Diagnosis | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I suspect that I may have asthma or COPD. I want to see a doctor for an evaluation but I have ... A: You need to provide me with background information about your medical history before I can make an ... | |
| asthma medicine not working. | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: i am a 17 yr old running high school xc and i have exercise induced asthma. i have been taking ... A: Ashleigh, General practice physicians: pediatricians, family practice, internists, are all trained ... | |
| asthma medicine not working. | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: i am a 17 yr old running high school xc and i have exercise induced asthma. i have been taking ... A: Something must have happened with the server. I sent out info on the peak flow the same day. Oh ... | |
| asthma medicine not working. | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: i am a 17 yr old running high school xc and i have exercise induced asthma. i have been taking ... A: See an allergist. You can locate a board certified specialist at http://www.aaaai.org/physref Most ... | |
| MONTELUKAST WITHDRAWL ? | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: My pharmacist said I would not have any side effects from abruptly stopping my use of Singulair ... A: Not only did this take a lot longer than I expected, but the 6 studies Merck sent me failed to ... | |
| Cough-Varient Athsma and Sinuses | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a 19-year-old female living in Hawaii; my suburban community is located sort of on a hill. I am ... A: The doctor should try a course of steroid nasal inhaler, such as fluticasone. It is used once a day, ... | |
| MONTELUKAST WITHDRAWL ? | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: My pharmacist said I would not have any side effects from abruptly stopping my use of Singulair ... A: No response yet. My contact went out of town for a meeting. I'll get back to you ASAP. In the mean ... | |
| MONTELUKAST WITHDRAWL ? | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: My pharmacist said I would not have any side effects from abruptly stopping my use of Singulair ... A: The effects you are having are reported side effects of TAKING Singulair for some patients. ... | |
| Asthma medication | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: Could you please let me know whether 1) ventolin and Foracort 100 can be used at a same time? 2) ... A: Yes, you can use the Ventolin prior to the treatment, but I think something else is going on here. ... | |
| Health | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I used to have a cat but we recently had to place him in our local MSPCA because a family member of ... A: There are no hypo-allergenic mammals. It is not the hair, but the skin dander which causes the ... | |
| Asthma medication | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: Could you please let me know whether 1) ventolin and Foracort 100 can be used at a same time? 2) ... A: Both Foracort and Flixotide are "maintenance" medications which are to be used every day to keep ... | |
| Asthma medication | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: flixotide puffer and predmix. My 3 year old son has been on these medicines and his behavior is a ... A: Sorry for the delay, AllExperts is having some system problems with the new interface, and just ... | |
| Toradol Injection | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: can a doctor tell if a drug Toradol injection trigged my Asthma Attack? A: In a study of over 11,000 patients in 49 hospitals, only 12 had allergic reaction to the medication ... | |
| What specialty? | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm back again! Can you tell me the difference between an allergist and pulminist's treatment of a ... A: welcome back! An allergist is a specialist dealing with issues of the immune system. Frequently ... | |
| clear of asthma? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with mild asthma as a child, im now 18 and have had no problems for a few years now. ... A: You may have outgrown it, but at the same time, as a child you may have had a respiratory problem ... | |
| shortage of breath | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I UNDERSTAND, unquestionably that you can not furnish a diagnosis, and as such I will not take any ... A: You are astute in assessing probable causes of your present situation. You also realize that to make ... | |
| breathing problems - can't get relief - really need some good advice, fast | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I've been having moderate breathing problems for a long time now, but ever since my old apartment ... A: Fist, I want to address the Advair financial issue. Go to > ... | |
| severe asthma attacks | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i have had asthma for almost three years. orginialy i was just on albuertol then they added advair ... A: Ashleigh, It is extremely important that your dogs do not have access to your bedroom. There are ... | |
| severe asthma attacks | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: i have had asthma for almost three years. orginialy i was just on albuertol then they added advair ... A: A peak flow meter is an inexpensive device that helps you monitor how your lungs are performing. ... | |
| severe asthma attacks | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: i have had asthma for almost three years. orginialy i was just on albuertol then they added advair ... A: Ashleigh, Right now, there is not a single product that combines the anti-inflammatory medication ... | |
| Albuterol | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been on Albuterol for as long as I can remember. A couple years ago, they came out with a new ... A: The old formula was discontinued worldwide due to the propellant used (it destroys ozone in the ... | |
| Treating Intermittent Asthma | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Our two children (age 2 and 7) both experience sudden and unexplained nighttime episodes that mimic ... A: You stated that the doctor gave you albuterol treatments to administer at home. What were his ... | |
| asthma/brochitis | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: i have had broncitis for about 6 wks, have been on 2 different antibiotics neither which have gotten ... A: Simply put, bronchitis is a pain in the butt. I had it last spring, and it lasted for weeks, which ... | |
| Asthma Attack? | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma and allergies a few years ago. For the last year and a half I haven't ... A: When the lung inflammation of asthma builds up, breathing quality goes down, less oxygen is ... | |
| Re-occuring cough, lightheadedness | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have had for the past 6 months on and off a persistent cough(sometimes dry) and sinus congestion. ... A: My Blackberry was unable to log into the account last night, which is why I was not able to respond ... | |
| asthma and gas boilers | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Kind Regards, Sharon, Ireland. A: How dry is the air in his room? Is there a humidifier present? Dry air increases the "twitchiness" ... | |
| Asthma - I need hep! | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: If you can read Jennifer's questions please do. I have just had my doctor visit me at my home, I ... A: I'm unable to read Jennifer's questions, but if you cut and paste them and then send them on to me, ... | |
| ASthma related yawns | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: For the past year or so I have noticed that my yawns are almost never typical. Rather than my mouth ... A: From what I researched, excessive yawning is most associated with anxiety, although it may be due to ... | |
| Re-occuring cough, lightheadedness | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had for the past 6 months on and off a persistent cough(sometimes dry) and sinus congestion. ... A: There is a correlation between snoring and sleep apnea, especially if overweight. Commonly, after ... | |
| Breathing problems | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: Every time I clean my house properly my chest feels restricted and heavy, I can't breathe properly ... A: It may be asthma, or it also may be a response to the cleaning solutions you are using. Bleaches and ... | |
| Re-occuring cough, lightheadedness | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had for the past 6 months on and off a persistent cough(sometimes dry) and sinus congestion. ... A: I want you to do mold testing in our home. There are kits sold at the hardware store for this, or ... | |
| Re-occuring cough, lightheadedness | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had for the past 6 months on and off a persistent cough(sometimes dry) and sinus congestion. ... A: Are you Caucasian? If not, what race? It can be a determinant for drug resistance. Do you use ... | |
| Cure | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a student in highschool, and I am curious to know from an expert, which field of medicine would ... A: The view of medicine towards disease has evolved from seeking "cures" to seeking "control" allowing ... | |
| Can long-term Asthma affect my muscles? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that doesn't seem to fit in anywhere else, which is also probably why my doctor is ... A: Fortunately, I haven't had someone with serious side effects due to Advair. I'm sure that part of ... | |
| Can long-term Asthma affect my muscles? | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that doesn't seem to fit in anywhere else, which is also probably why my doctor is ... A: First, before I get into anything else, there is absolutely no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, ... | |
| Symbicort160/4.5 | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Why would a pulmonologist prescribe Symbicort60/4.5 to a patient that does not have asthma, copd, or ... A: Did the pulmonologist do a spirometry exam which was repeated after giving you an inhalation ... | |
| Symbicort160/4.5 | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Why would a pulmonologist prescribe Symbicort60/4.5 to a patient that does not have asthma, copd, or ... A: I'll have to assume at this point that the pulmonologist has run pulmonary function testing, and the ... | |
| Asthma or not ??? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: .. Recently I went to my doctor for a cough that wont go away. I have a runny/stuffy nose in the ... A: Late last night I finally heard back from my contact at Merck. There are no reports of high blood ... | |
| Asthma or not ??? | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: .. Recently I went to my doctor for a cough that wont go away. I have a runny/stuffy nose in the ... A: I'm waiting to hear back from a friend of mine who has a high-level clinical position in respiratory ... | |
| Runny Nose after physical activity | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I do not know where else to go with this since no expert is available under Allergy - Sinus and I ... A: Mick, You first need to gently shake the bottle, then spray. I like the product a lot, but I too ... | |
| Asthma or not ??? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: .. Recently I went to my doctor for a cough that wont go away. I have a runny/stuffy nose in the ... A: The tests that should be done are: 1) spirometry, a lung function test, and 2) a CBC w/ ... | |
| Runny Nose after physical activity | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I do not know where else to go with this since no expert is available under Allergy - Sinus and I ... A: Considering your 40 year history, unless you also experienced seasonal variations with the ... | |
| Asthma | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what the symptoms of asthma. I have wheezing, coughing, and the feeling I don't ... A: It does sound asthmatic in nature, especially with the nightly symptoms, post-nasal drip and sports ... | |
| hi | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i am suffering from continuous cough and wheezing for the past two months.initially i was taking ... A: What type of physician was prescribing the "english" medicines? A regular physician or a specialist ... | |
| Runny Nose after physical activity | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I do not know where else to go with this since no expert is available under Allergy - Sinus and I ... A: I prefer the Veramyst to the Nasalcrom since it reduces the inflammation in the sinuses, which ... | |
| When to use inhaler? | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a question regarding the inhaler. Should a rescue inhaler be used with some shortness of ... A: Take this link to get an "Asthma Action Plan", an excellent guide to the decision making process to ... | |
| asthma is it serious disesase! | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: i don't known how to start,i am just frightend.i am just 23,unmarried, 1 week back i cant able to ... A: Unless your doctor did lung function testing, you cannot just outright declare asthma. Is it a ... | |
| Runny Nose after physical activity | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I do not know where else to go with this since no expert is available under Allergy - Sinus and I ... A: I just returned from a conference, and one of the work-up cases was a patient with a persistant ... | |
| Asthma | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know what the symptoms of asthma. I have wheezing, coughing, and the feeling I don't ... A: My first question would be, when was the onset of these symptoms? Is this a cyclical issue this time ... | |
| Is it my asthma or lack of fitness | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have mild asthma, I use a brown inhaler (Beclometasone dipropionate) 4 times a day and a green ... A: My first concern is that you are using the Salmeterol 4 times a day. This is a twice a day ... | |
| asthma cough? --treatment | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My son has needed Albuterol treatments the past several nights; both early evening and during the ... A: ), He is coughing because of the inflammation. You need to contact the doctor ASAP to get the ... | |
| Astma meds while pregnant? | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am not yet pregnant, but I would like to know if asthma meds are safe to take while pregnant. I ... A: On the safety concern of risk/benefit, maintaining the high functionality of your lungs is a must. ... | |
| Follow-up | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: It won't let me put another follow-up on my other question so I'll let you know what is going on in ... A: Glad to hear that the short course of oral steroids is giving you significant improvement. ... | |
| chronic asthma | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: i am now taking foracort 400 2 inhalations and budacort 200 , 2 inhalations along with doxophylline ... A: The guideline for short-term treatment which does not require tapering is 14 days. Has the doctor ... | |
| hole in chest | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a cavity in my chest where my sternum should be. it is over an inch and a half deep. i have ... A: To be honest, I cannot really answer this. Chest tightness, as potentially the pain may be related ... | |
| Asthma and Croup | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Konnor was 2 months old when we first started having lung problems we have been on nebilizers and ... A: At Konnor's age diagnosis of asthma cannot be made just from the use of albuterol. For them to make ... | |
| Asthama | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: Sir My son who is 1 year 10 months old and living in pakistan and he have asthama from the time when ... A: You need a compressor powered type of nebulizer. The actual nebulizer is the cup into which the ... | |
| Asthma flare-up | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma about 10 months ago at age 20, this is my first fall/winter with it and ... A: Happy Holiday Tamara, In reviewing all the posts, we never addressed whether you are on a nasal ... | |
| Asthma flare-up | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma about 10 months ago at age 20, this is my first fall/winter with it and ... A: Glad to see the improvement in your breathing with proper technique. Regarding the humidity, you ... | |
| Asthma flare-up | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma about 10 months ago at age 20, this is my first fall/winter with it and ... A: Asthma may vary seasonally, with some having worsening symptoms from October through the winter ... | |
| Asthma Cat Allergies help. | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey I've just got a quick question. I'm 19 and about to move out to college, My Family has had a few ... A: Advair is not a relief/rescue medication. It must be taken DAILY, every 12 hours. The steroid in it ... | |
| Asthma Cat Allergies help. | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey I've just got a quick question. I'm 19 and about to move out to college, My Family has had a few ... A: Not everyone with asthma is necessarily allergic to cats and their dander. The fact that you've had ... | |
| Asthma or COPD? | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Eight years ago I woke up in the morning unable to breathe. There was no wheezing and I hadn't been ... A: Your current MD is likely to be correct, based upon your history and symptom presentation. The one ... | |
| Do my children have asthma? | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I failed to mention in the first post that my daughter has never had any breathing issues at ... A: The basis for a diagnosis of asthma in young children is a close look at the history of the parents, ... | |
| exercise-induced asthma | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i asked you the question earlier about exercise induced asthma and i run cross country. i plan on ... A: A qualified YES on this one. The one issue you need to look into is in regards to chlorine levels in ... | |
| excerise induced asthma attacks | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: i am 16 and i have excerise induced asthma . i run cross country and track. After every one of my ... A: You are not getting very good medical care. Sad to say, but a recent study by the American Academy ... | |
| excerise induced asthma attacks | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i am 16 and i have excerise induced asthma . i run cross country and track. After every one of my ... A: For starters, most patients with exercise-induced asthma (EIA) also have allergic asthma. I'm hoping ... | |
| Could breathing through mouth only during excersice cause astham symptoms | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have just started running trails near my house and I have noticed that I get a really swollen ... A: While I would not rule out asthma without further testing, cold, dry air can be causing your ... | |
| Asthma | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My mother has been suffering from asthma for the past 4 years. We have seen many doctors, tried ... A: I appreciate culturally your treatment approach using ayervedic medicines, but there is a time in ... | |
| asthma and h1n1 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: The pastor's wife at our small church of 30 people caught the H1N1 flu a couple weeks ago. She is ... A: The period of time in which a patient is contagious begins 1 day prior to symptoms, through 7 days ... | |
| sports asthma +chest, arm,heart rate | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My 15 year old son was has spots asthma that flairs up mainly when the weather changes or he has ... A: Has your son been skin tested for allergens? 90% of patients with EIB(exercise induced bronchospasm) ... | |
| Asthama Treatment | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 Year old married male and i have asthama problem since my childhood age 12 Years. I try ... A: H Shahrukh, Sorry for the delay, my father-in-law is seriously ill after open heart surgery, and ... | |
| Asthama Treatment | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 Year old married male and i have asthama problem since my childhood age 12 Years. I try ... A: Unfortunately, asthma is not a condition that can be permanently cured. It needs to be kept under ... | |
| Spirometry test result | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Please help me regarding my spirometry test. I've such a hard time understanding it. About 5 months ... A: I want you to think of your asthma as a variable condition that can one week be mild, with no ... | |
| Spirometry test result | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Please help me regarding my spirometry test. I've such a hard time understanding it. About 5 months ... A: The actual information you provided applies to a methacholine challenge spirometric test. This is a ... | |
| Newly developed asthma | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I smoked for 20 years but not heavily until the last ten years. I have never had a lung problem but ... A: Sorry to hear how poorly you have been doing, as well as the inadequacy of health care you are ... | |
| Asthma | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old and he has asthma. His bedroom has a boiler in it. His chest seems to be ... A: Is the boiler electric? If not, it could be fumes not properly venting from the room. Also, this ... | |
| Asthma at night | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Can asthma become dangerous at night? For example, can you have an asthma attack while you are ... A: Yes, asthma can become more dangerous at night. To understand what is taking place, you first have ... | |
| repreatative attack of asthma | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Your question was i have a patient of 2 years old who has repeatative attack of asthma or ... A: Sorry for getting back so late. I was attending a COPD conference. First, on what basis was the ... | |
| Asthma | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had a bad asthma flare up for about a month and a half now. I have had tightness and some ... A: It may take another couple of days for your lungs to be noticeable more open. You apparently have a ... | |
| coughing | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My son is 9 yrs old and so far has been healthy. For 3 weeks now he has been having a cough, mostly ... A: Not to scare you, but there is a lot of the H1N1 flu going around, and in MANY cases, it is ... | |
| Asthma | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I have had a bad asthma flare up for about a month and a half now. I have had tightness and some ... A: While the bronchodilator medication in Advair begins working in ~45 minutes, inhalation steroids, ... | |
| Asthma attack and upper abdomin pain following attack | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I had an asthma attack last Thursday that woke me up at 3 am with fever feeling, burning lungs. I ... A: It sounds like you may have acid reflux. The acid irritates the lining of the esophagus which, in ... | |
| Respiratory Problem | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have problem of breathing some time fast and some time feel tightness in chest, last month i have ... A: The symptoms you have described quite likely related to anxiety and the panic attacks. While a chest ... | |
| Asthma/Allergies | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: !st Thankyou for volunteering,I really appreciate it! I live in Denver Colorado Dry and a mile ... A: Well....I just went to http://www.pollen.com to check out pollen levels for the past 30 days, and ... | |
| asthma control | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 14 yo daughter was placed on Pro Air and Flovent last spring after during a drawn out URI. ... A: Yes, this is the time for the ProAir HFA. But also, there are 4 more things I'd like to see her do: ... | |
| ITCHY LUNGS??? | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Smoked for 11-12 years approx 4-6 cigarettes a day. I was diagnosed with mild asthma when i was 12 ... A: It may be. Allergens (pollen, mold, etc.)cause the release of many chemicals from the cells that ... | |
| Difficulty Breathing | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a 20-year-old female that has had difficulty breathing since the age of five. I grew up in an ... A: With your continued breathing difficulties, I'm disturbed that you have not been on any "controller" ... | |
| ITCHY LUNGS??? | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Smoked for 11-12 years approx 4-6 cigarettes a day. I was diagnosed with mild asthma when i was 12 ... A: First, I'd like to congratulate you for becoming an ex-smoker! This is a difficult challenge to win, ... | |
| asthma | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Asthma incidence among children is increasing. Is there a way to determine the reasons for this ... A: There are a number of hypothesis as to the increased presence of asthma, and obviously, more than ... | |
| Asthma | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have not felt good since December; I have had repeated respiratory infections and have had a lot ... A: I have concerns regarding the pft's. Most practitioners have not taken the NIOSH certified course ... | |
| Non-steroid Asthma medication | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have asthma for now seven years but my asthma symptoms have never been very acute. It is as if I ... A: I apologize again for the delay. My vacation begins Monday, and I had a lot on my plate to clean up ... | |
| Do I have asthma or what? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: lately i've been experiencing what can only be described as shortness of breath (i feel like I am ... A: This does not sound like adult onset asthma. Unlike child onset, which predominantly is due to ... | |
| daughter's asthma | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 yrs old; has a very mild exercise induced asthma. Is on flovent twice a day ... A: ProAir HFA, or any of the other brands of albuterol are not interchangeable with Flovent. Flovent ... | |
| Is it possible that I have asthma? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: There are a few reasons that I'm wondering this. I described these symptoms to a friend who is a ... A: Although many people are under the impression that the predominant symptom with asthma is wheezing, ... | |
| Chest pain | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: ) I have had asthma for about 8 years now. Not often do I have to use my inhaler, but for about a ... A: This does sound like an inflammatory issue. Do you have a peak flow monitor, and if yes, have your ... | |
| Asthma / Pertussis | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I am a 37 year old woman with no history of asthma. I have smoked since I was 14 years old about ... A: First, are you being treated by a pulmonologist or a general practitioner? Have you been through ... | |
| advair--is it right for me? | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been sick with brochitis for two weeks. The end of the illness left me with asthma symptoms ... A: There is the possibility that the salmeterol in the Advair may have caused the problem. (That issue ... | |
| asthma medication and weight gain | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I,ve recently been told I have asthma and put on Flovent 44.( Adult female, suburban US) I've been ... A: The effects of inhalation steroids, especially at low doses such as what you are at, are ... | |
| Still learning about Asthma | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I was told by a dr. last year that I have asthma induced by my seasonal allergies. He prescribed me ... A: Sorry for getting back so late. The 3rd was my wedding anniversary, which led into a 4th of July ... | |
| Advair vs. Flovent | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: In January I was hospitalized for pneumonia. At that time my doctor changed my medication from ... A: Apparently my original response 3 days ago did not make it to you. It is a glitch that happened once ... | |
| Inhalers causing runny nose? | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old boy has Cough Variant Asthma and has been recently put on Ventolin and Flixotide (2 ... A: Asthma, especially when they begin in childhood, are nearly always allergy related. Some of the ... | |
| asthma symtom? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: i am 30 yrs old female recent ex smoker. smoked approx 6 a day for 12 years. i was diagnosed with ... A: Something weird happened, I answered this question right after I got it, and somehow it never ... | |
| advair vs flovent | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i saw that flovent will work if you have mild asthma but i am a severe chronic asthmatic on the ... A: The steroid medication in Flovent, fluticasone, is the same medication that medication in Advair, ... | |
| asthma symtom? | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: i am 30 yrs old female recent ex smoker. smoked approx 6 a day for 12 years. i was diagnosed with ... A: The surface tissue of the nasal passages contains the same reactive "mast" cells which are in the ... | |
| Exercised Induced Asthma | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Marc, My son is 17 and has EIA. He takes 2 puffs of Proair 15 minutes before a sporting event. Near ... A: A few questions first before I can go into the best approach to reduce your sons' issues. 1) Since ... | |
| Asthma symptoms and peakflow. | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding what to expect with asthma. Firstly, I'll just cover my current ... A: Sorry I missed covering that point. One of the physiologic aspects of asthma has to do with ... | |
| Asthma symptoms and peakflow. | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding what to expect with asthma. Firstly, I'll just cover my current ... A: You are in an adjustment phase, and this is normal as you learn all the aspects of what has positive ... | |
| Exercise Induced Asthma | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: A couple of semesters ago I took the class "Walk/Jog". After running 1/4 - 1/2 of a mile I started ... A: As one who also does 1 hour on a Precor Ellipse unit, I also find that it doesn't relate to actual ... | |
| exercise-induced asthma | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: i am a 16 yr old female cross country and track runner in september of 2007 my doctor diagonosed me ... A: Unless you have been skin tested, you cannot say with certainty that you do not have any allergies. ... | |
| asthma | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: i have 28 cats which are living in the house and does not go out. i have asthma since 5 years old ... A: It is the cat dander. This is why there aren't any hypoallergenic dogs, cats, birds, etc. All living ... | |
| exercise-induced asthma | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: i am a 16 yr old female cross country and track runner in september of 2007 my doctor diagonosed me ... A: Is the doctor who prescribed the Advair an allergist? Most patients with exercise induced asthma ... | |
| Asthma related to allergies ? | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old. I live in East TN. As a child I had NO allergies. My allergies started in my 20's ... A: Yes, use your albuterol as necessary, which should be 1-2 puffs every 4 hours as needed. Please ... | |
| Asthma related to allergies ? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old. I live in East TN. As a child I had NO allergies. My allergies started in my 20's ... A: It appears quite evident that you have developed asthma. The majority of patients with asthma are ... | |
| asthma problem | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry this is an embarassing question but its a serious question. I have asthma, and I recently ... A: Jase, One of the triggers of asthma is emotion: laughing, crying, getting excited, etc., can all ... | |
| Asthma | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: A friend, recently recommended for me to inhale from a steamed bathroom and then immediately take ... A: I would not recommend this approach. Cold, dry air is an inducer of bronchospasm. Second, ... | |
| steam inhalation | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been suffering from asthma since last four years. I want to ask you if steam inhalation helps ... A: The exercise is great, my only concern would be on windy days which would stir up a lot of dust that ... | |
| Friend with Asthma | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine recently told me she has asthma. I've seen her wheezing and unable to catch her ... A: Your friend is playing with fire...literally. The symptoms of asthma are due to inflammation in the ... | |
| Really Bad Asthma + Bad Inhaler | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I live in the rural Adirondacks (USA) at a boyscout camp (my fiance is the ranger). I have been ... A: Please let me know if you are able to get the Maxair, and let me know if this has resolved your ... | |
| symbicort | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have been on symbicort for about 6 months, and I have right leg pain, and easy bruising. Could ... A: The use of steroids, predominantly oral (vs. inhalation) may lead to bruising. Symbicort contains ... | |
| asthma and antibiotics | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from mild asthma and I am quite sensitive to common colds. For the last two days I have ... A: Generally, with a cold or other viral infection, the phlegm is clear. When your phlegm is yellow or ... | |
| asthma and chlorinated indoor pools | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My 10 year old daughter has never had any asthma symptoms. She has been on a swim team last year ... A: Chlorine is a major lung irritant (when there are railway accidents with chlorine cars, the towns ... | |
| Really Bad Asthma + Bad Inhaler | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I live in the rural Adirondacks (USA) at a boyscout camp (my fiance is the ranger). I have been ... A: Sorry for the late reply ( I was at a medical conference and was not able to get online). It seems ... | |
| Air Filtering/Cigarette smoke | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: My brother is going to be moving into my house with me due to an emergency. He will be staying an ... A: Holly, You seem to be a wonderful, compassionate person, but the fact that your brother cannot keep ... | |
| medicines and asthma | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: i have been searching for answers in regards to the medicines my son takes and if there are any long ... A: Okay, now here are some suggestions to address the issues: 1)approach your physician about starting ... | |
| Asthma treatment | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding asthma and inhalers. Whenever I'm short of breathe, I take my inhaler ... A: Humid air helps to thin out the mucus secretions in the lungs, which is why swimming is a good sport ... | |
| Runny nose and asthma | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma just six weeks ago. One of the symptoms I presented to my doctor was a ... A: Sorry for getting back so late. There are two specific options I'd look at: 1) Astepro Nasal Spray ... | |
| How does a doctor diagnose asthma | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: recently my 15-1/2 year old daughter started having a dry/hacking cough, went to the doctor who said ... A: To begin with ANY diagnosis is approached by following a S.O.A.P. work-up. It begins with: CC: ... | |
| Asthma? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma around 9 weeks ago after a cat causing a tightness in chest with ... A: The breathing treatment I was referring to was a single treatment with salbutamol, a short-acting ... | |
| Asthmatic symptoms ... | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Last October I started sneezing when eating - painfully sending pains down my arms. I also could ... A: Bronchitis can, and does last weeks, not uncommonly as long as 2 months. I'm going to assume that ... | |
| Is Eczema related to Asthma? | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 8 year old son has a lump on the back of his head. The doctor said that because he is an asthma ... A: Yes, but let me clarify. It is more likely psoriasis, which is best determined by a pediatric ... | |
| Asthma? | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma around 9 weeks ago after a cat causing a tightness in chest with ... A: I feel that it is time for you to see an allergist for a proper and complete workup. You do present ... | |
| Asthma? | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with asthma around 9 weeks ago after a cat causing a tightness in chest with ... A: Let me address a few issues to give you some clarity about tools and evaluations. It is great that ... | |
| 92 year old father's breathing treatment | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Dad was using his breathing treatment twice a day with a mixture of one vial of Ipratropium Bromide ... A: Sorry for the delayed response, but I normally do not check the Question Pool. From the references ... | |
| house fire plastic smoke inhaltion clean up question | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Please advise if you can. My house had a small fire Sunday nite. I suffered plastic smoke inhalation ... A: I advise that you talk with State Farm to get an independent inspection done. The premiere ... | |
| asthma | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: THe real reason I'm writing is to clear something up once and for all. I've had what is called ... A: The only inhalers that are potentially unsafe are the long-acting bronchodilator versions of ... | |
| SPIROFLOW | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: A friend has given me a portable device called spiroflow. you are supposed to exhale and it has two ... A: The Spiroflow is a peak flow meter, a tool to help determine impairment of lung function. It is an ... | |
| lung issue | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am 38 years old; I was diagnosed with asthma about ten years ago, and have lived with numerous ... A: First, find yourself a new physician, one that believes that to deliver the best quality health care ... | |
| Sour Taste | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My mother has been using an inhaler for about 1 year now, but in the past couple of months has ... A: It sounds as if the physicians feel that she has acid reflux: where the acid backs up into the ... | |
| asthma | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: THe real reason I'm writing is to clear something up once and for all. I've had what is called ... A: I think you need to be aware that ~90% of patients who have been told that they have EIA, actually ... | |
| SEVERE ASTHMA ATTACK.... | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: IM JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS, MY UNCLE IS 47, IS DIAGNOSED WITH ASTHMA, AND ... A: I so glad he is finally off the ventilator. He should refrain from talking for the next few days ... | |
| SEVERE ASTHMA ATTACK.... | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: IM JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS, MY UNCLE IS 47, IS DIAGNOSED WITH ASTHMA, AND ... A: He'll be removed from the ventilator probably in the next few days. It must have been a very severe ... | |
| SEVERE ASTHMA ATTACK.... | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: IM JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS, MY UNCLE IS 47, IS DIAGNOSED WITH ASTHMA, AND ... A: Was this the first time he was diagnosed with asthma? The use of Primatene Mist may have contributed ... | |
| Asthma/RAD | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My son (3.5 years) has been diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disease. They cannot seem to find a cause ... A: This is out of my area of expertise, but I did a bit of research. First, RAD has numerous triggers, ... | |
| Asthma and illness question | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I've had exercised induced asthma since I was 12 (I'm currently 23), and generally used albuterol to ... A: One of the greatest triggers for asthma are viral infections, not bacterial. I'm not surprised of ... | |
| Lyme Disease and Allergic Asthma | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been ill with fatigue, low-grade fever ranging from 99 to 101, and a headache for 9 ... A: Recommended drug therapy, with his allergy presentation, would be 1) Ceftriaxone or Cefuroxime. One ... | |
| asthma | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: What are some potential complications of having asthma? A: I'd like to know, are you the patient, or is it someone close to you? Not to be morbid, but the ... | |
| 12 year old Simply Wants: to breathe easier | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Please help me help him...We live 30 minutes north of Houston, Texas and I have a twelve year old ... A: It is apparent that your pediatrician may not up on the latest national asthma guidelines (NHLBI, ... | |
| asthma and ibuprofen | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a cold and I take ibuprufen. Is it safe for my mild asthma? Should I take any precautions? ... A: Without you providing any background about yourself, I'd advise against it. Typically, in child ... | |
| asthma/bronchits/reactive airway or what | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: For well over twenty years, I have been plagued with frequent bouts of a virus sometimes followed by ... A: When the relative indoor humidity is low (lets' say below 25%), mucous secretions become thicker, ... | |
| asthma/bronchits/reactive airway or what | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: For well over twenty years, I have been plagued with frequent bouts of a virus sometimes followed by ... A: Dr. Oppenheimer has excellent credentials, and is still actively involved in research as well as ... | |
| reactive airways | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Is reactive airway disease the same as asthma? For the past twenty to twenty five years (I am now ... A: National Jewish and University of Wisconsin-Madison are the two premier centers for asthma research. ... | |
| asthma/bronchits/reactive airway or what | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: For well over twenty years, I have been plagued with frequent bouts of a virus sometimes followed by ... A: I just answered your previous post, and now see that you have been to specialists. Please, if you ... | |
| reactive airways | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: Is reactive airway disease the same as asthma? For the past twenty to twenty five years (I am now ... A: These are symptoms of asthma. There was a brief period of time that it was called reactive airway ... | |
| asthma and croup | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My friends son is in the hospital. He was diagnosed with asthmatic croup possibly caused by ... A: The term "asthmatic croup" is not truly a medical diagnosis, but a way for the doctor to explain in ... | |
| Asthma question | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: She had a bad bout of it this past weekend where she could barely breathe! I never heard of kids ... A: Sorry for the delay. I answered the question, but we first get a preview screen, then have to click ... | |
| Asthma | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: My question is about my son (age 13). My ex-wife insists that he has asthma and I have never seen ... A: Has your son been to an allergist? There are two aspects that a physician looks at in a ... | |
| Advair Vs. Flovent | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am currently on Advair which works fine. However I’ve read that Advair can be unsafe and that one ... A: I really appreciate that you sent the article along with your question. Personally, I viewed the ... | |
| Salbutamol and Symbicort | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: which I was very grateful for. I now have another question - I have been using Symbicort for my ... A: There is no problem with using Salbutamol (which is the international name for albuterol) for ... | |
| asthma and wallpapers | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35-year old man, suffering from moderate asthma which I efficiently treat with 200 mcg of ... A: I would not expect a problem if the adhesive used is rated low in VOC's (volatile organic ... | |
| activity induced asthma | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: my nine year old son has always had terrible allergy issues. Recently(in the last year) he has ... A: Of those individuals which have EIB (Exercise Induced Brochospasm), 90% are undiagnosed asthmatics. ... | |
| oxygen and asthma | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Is the oxygen you buy for tourches safe to use in an asthmatic emergency? A: Terry, In an asthmatic emergency, the airways close down, and the oxygen isn't getting to the lung ... | |
| Asthmatic daughter quits breathing for no apparent reason | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm at wits end. My daughter is suffering from episodes of not being able to exhale. All of a ... A: First, laughing and crying can trigger asthma attacks, and emotionality can increase risk. When she ... | |
| learning to run with asthma | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with sports induced asthma when I was 16, and given Albuterol. But it continued to ... A: My first concern is the medical status of your knee. Is there miniscus damage, tendon/ligament ... | |
| Fighting Asthma Naturaly | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Generally what you have to do so you can naturally ,without medications and supplements, decrease ... A: Treating asthma is a balance of medication (drug therapy) and controlling the environment you live ... | |
| Anadrol ( 0xymethalone) and Asthma | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: A few months ago I had been taking a steroid called Anadrol ( oxymethalone), I was doing this in ... A: Treatment failure may be due to a number of problems. I don't believe the Anadrol is necessarily ... | |
| asthma medications | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: my 4 yr old is taking 4 mg. Singulair, .25 pulmicort twice daily, 1 tsp. loratadine and Albuterol ... A: Asthma therapy can be complicated like this. Are you taking your child to a allergist, or is the ... | |
| asthma | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: i am a secondary student and in secondary school of beirut (lebanon).i have worked on school project ... A: It is wonderful for you to undertake a project like this! By helping people to understand their ... | |
| heathy lifestyle with an Asthma | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: before entering in military traning I have do many ways on how to prevent my asthma in the way doing ... A: First, have you gone for your physical yet? I don't know military policy, but asthma may disqualify ... | |
| Do I have Asthma? | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I have had asthma when I was younger and used a inhaler. Now I don't use inhaler or medications ... A: You may still have asthma, but where your predominant trigger is asthma and outdoor pollens. A ... | |
| could this be asthma | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Since I was a child I can remember waking up and throughout the day have a hard time breathing. I ... A: It most certainly presents like asthma. Has your family, or you ever discussed with this your ... | |
| Asthma and Blood Oxygen Levels | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had Asthma since I was very young and have always had a problem with low energy. Outside of ... A: You don't indicate your age, so to address the question broadly, yes. Chronic asthma may lead to ... | |
| Running with Asthma | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a brief question on what I should do before running with asthma. My asthma is not bad at all, ... A: There are a number of issues to address. First, there are two components to treating asthma: ... | |
| prescreening for aerobic training | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: What are the reasons for an asthmatic to take a prescreening test before an exercise program is ... A: The trainer wants an clear picture of your lung function. In general, an asthmatics perception of ... | |
| Asthma | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: If I can't breath, my throat feels constricted, I have had side pains and sometimes chest pains ... A: It sounds as if you should go to an allergist for an asthma workup. Exercise, horses, family history ... | |
| Asthma | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: If I can't breath, my throat feels constricted, I have had side pains and sometimes chest pains ... A: It may be. Does it only occur after exercise? When you stop due to the discomfort, does it resolve ... | |
| Asthma and pets? | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and I have asthma. I have been taking my medication everyday and the last time I ... A: I don't know the brand names of the particular shampoos, and I don't know how efficacious they are. ... | |
| Asthma and pets? | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and I have asthma. I have been taking my medication everyday and the last time I ... A: I would strongly advise against it. There are no allergen-free dogs, although some, such as poodles ... | |
| Singulair and Advair | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My doctor gave me both Singulair and Advair (at different times) for my mild asthma but I have not ... A: First, I want to congratulate you on quitting smoking! That is outstanding, and a difficult thing to ... | |
| Anaphylactic asthma | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: In January, I was helping my son clean a water bowl for his rabbit. I have been around the rabbits ... A: The indication for Xolair evaluation is when IgE is in the range of 30 to 700 IU/ml. Specifically, ... | |
| asthma flare up on vacation | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I am currently on vacation on Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. I had an asthma attack, which I found ... A: For your weight, 60mg/day is appropriate for up to 10 days. You can go back to full dose, and I'd ... | |
| Anaphylactic asthma | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: In January, I was helping my son clean a water bowl for his rabbit. I have been around the rabbits ... A: IgE is one of the antibodies in your immune system that under normal circumstances protects your ... | |
| Acute Asthma | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been having trouble with my breathing for about 5 months. What are the symptoms of acute ... A: First, a definition of asthma: It is a long-term illness with 3 airway changes: 1)tightening of the ... | |
| Anaphylactic asthma | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: In January, I was helping my son clean a water bowl for his rabbit. I have been around the rabbits ... A: Sorry for what you had to go through. You would be a great candidate for advertising why it is so ... | |
| Asthma | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My 5-year-old nephew whose name is Luka a week ago visited doctor allergologist. At night during ... A: Now I understand what you meant by "clean". X-rays are of no value in the diagnosis of asthma, as ... | |
| Asthma | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: My 5-year-old nephew whose name is Luka a week ago visited doctor allergologist. At night during ... A: The most common symptom of asthma in children is night time coughing.By the allergist checking his ... | |
| reactive airway | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: I have had reactive airway for years. My only trigger is viral and upper resp. infections. Some ... A: Sorry for not getting back sooner, I'm on overnights this week. I will first make the assumption ... | |
| asthma attack in throat? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Last night I was sleeping and woke because I couldn't breath. My throat had closed. I have asthma, ... A: This could be related to your asthma. It may have been triggered by a number of things. You should ... | |
| Asthma | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a Sport Psychology Consultant who works with many EIA swimmers. Wearing a snorkel seems to ... A: Breathing into the paper bag is to increase CO2 levels, which will slow the breathing of a person ... | |
| asthma | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Im 30 and I have in the past few months been experiences what feels like a breathing restriction on ... A: (Sorry for the delay in answer: I've been on vacation) Asthma does not affect one lobe of the lung, ... | |
| Wheezing while inhaling | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: A few times per year I have these episodes of wheezing while inhaling. It's accompanied by coughing ... A: Your description of clear, watery fluids is not consistent with the mucus plugs and higher viscosity ... | |
| anaphylaxis | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I have asthma which is triggered by both exercise and allergies. Last November, I had an ... A: I'd go to a specialist and have the spirometry repeated, except this time with a methacholine ... | |
| asthma | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: hullo, i have been having intermittent asthma for over thirteen years. how can i avoid getting ... A: Decreased air flow is due to three factors: 1)muscle constriction around the airways, 2) increased ... | |
| Is it asthma | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: For the past few months i have been experiencing a tight chest and a soreness to breath. I was ... A: Your difficulty getting pregnant may have been directly related to the celiac disease. It is VERY ... | |
| asthma | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: hullo, i have been having intermittent asthma for over thirteen years. how can i avoid getting ... A: It is nearly impossible to totally avoid getting bacterial infections, but you can reduce our risk ... | |
| anaphylaxis | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have asthma which is triggered by both exercise and allergies. Last November, I had an ... A: I'll join you in the speculation...partial collapse... but I could not make that assessment ... | |
| Is it asthma | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: For the past few months i have been experiencing a tight chest and a soreness to breath. I was ... A: Hmmm....you case is puzzling. A couple of more questions.. When you first developed the tightness ... | |
| Is it asthma | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: For the past few months i have been experiencing a tight chest and a soreness to breath. I was ... A: I need some additional information from you before I can proceed. First, what medications are you ... | |
| anaphylaxis | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I have asthma which is triggered by both exercise and allergies. Last November, I had an ... A: I'm disappointed in your physicians response to your inital drug reaction. You should have been ... | |
| Could this be Asthma? | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: Let me start off by saying that I know upfront that you can't diagnose me online, but I was ... A: First, you are presenting with in-your-face signs of probable asthma. It is apparent that your ... | |
| Exercise,asthma ,urticaria | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I’ve started doing cardio and weights 4 months ago. My heart rate increases very fast and very high ... A: Have you ever been evaluated by an allergist? The fact that you have the chronic urticaria points to ... | |
| allergy,asthma? | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I had many allergies as a child, mostly to pollens and dust but a few food allergies too. I took ... A: The reaction you are having is a potentially dangerous one, since each time you ingest the ... | |
| prednisone pulse | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I had a bad case of the flu, then bronchitis. I was given Zithromax antibiotics but continued to ... A: The guidelines suggest that you stay on a fixed dose (up to ~60mg based upon 1mg/kg body weight, 1kg ... | |
| asthma from pneumonia | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I had pneumonia last fall and since then my x-rays have come back completely clear of the pneumonia. ... A: Although you may not previously been diagnosed with asthma, patients with mild cases, not knowing ... | |
| asthma from pneumonia | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I had pneumonia last fall and since then my x-rays have come back completely clear of the pneumonia. ... A: Before I can go forward, I need some more information. 1)What tests did the pulmonologist run prior ... | |
| inhaled steroids | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I understand that use of inhaled steroids to treat childhood asthma can cause a slight reduction in ... A: There have not been controlled studies to look at that, since, if the patient has asthma that is ... | |
| child with asthma | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 yr. old granddaughter Dixie was recently hospitalized with breathing difficulties. Since ... A: A family history of asthma, and persistent ear infections in your granddaughter lead me to believe ... | |
| child with asthma | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 yr. old granddaughter Dixie was recently hospitalized with breathing difficulties. Since ... A: My first question would be: Does she have any breathing problems develop whenever she gets a viral ... | |
| steroids in inhalers | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I, for some reason took about 10 puffs of an inhaler when you're ... A: You do not have anything to worry about. What research has found that continuous high-dose inhaled ... | |
| Asthma and lump | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have asthma which only generally requires a puff of the ventolin before sport. When it do get ... A: Without more history of your asthma: onset..childhood?, How your physician treated you. What ... | |
| asthma and tb | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I contacted tb when i was in the service in the year of 1968, i was in iceland at the time when i ... A: None of the training I've had ever presented a relation between TB and asthma. I did a search of the ... | |
| Asthma or not? | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and was diagnosed with mild asthma when I was about 2. Since then, I have been on ... A: I'd like to begin by commending you on being so actively involved with sports. It is so important ... | |
| Out of Control? | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Lately, my asthma has been acting up for the first time in several years. However, this flare up is ... A: You need to follow up with your physician ASAP for a review. Should you have a recurrence of the ... | |
Marc Rubin, RPh AE-C
Top Expert on this page
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 College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), 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
Upcoming Spring 2011 edition of "Allergy and Asthma Today"
Education/Credentials
BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist
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