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hold your breath to breathe (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
Since ending the prednisone yesterday, things have been a little rocky, but definitely more stable than last week, I think. I felt REALLY good yesterday, to the point where it was weirding me out a bit—no complaints though! I think I hit about 44 hours without using my rescue inhaler, which was awesome. My peak flows [...]
Asthma Mom (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
I’m staying home for Thanksgiving this year, and it feels awfully festive to live somewhere, finally, that’s actually cold this time of year. On Thursday, I plan to drink hot apple cider and watch the Macy’s parade before heading out to my in-laws’ for dinner, and I’ll be wearing a sweater and loving the cold [...]
Obesity and the Salt Connection (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Daily Mail reports on a free nationwide service (funded by the NHS) offered at Boots chemists to people with asthma to help them to get the best from their medication and their inhalers. Cutting down on salt and salty food helps reduce asthma problems and has many other health benefits too. See Lowering Salt Intake reduces symptoms and increases lung function in people whose asthma is usually triggered...
The anger of a Quiet Man (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago
Many, many years ago, "when I were a lad" things were different, there was a great deal less paranoia about what kids got up too and where they went. During the summer hols, my mum used to see us at breakfast and again for dinner and occasionally for lunch if we happened to be in the area at the time. The rest of the time was spent out on bikes, exploring and generally getting into trouble,...
Bread Crumbs In The Butter (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago
Remember my post about poor Meg and her coughing? Serendipitous timing had her asthma specialist's office calling me the very next day to remind me of her upcoming bi-annual appointment. Her lung function is so good that he thinks perhaps...
The Sandman (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
So here are some updates to a couple of previous characters in the ongoing story of me: I went to visit the woman who survived a monster asthma attack . She was transferred to the high risk pregnancy unit from the ICU. We had something of an odd conversation. She, her gratitude evident by her beaming smile, me, just trying to avoid inflating the whole story into an epic by engaging in small talk. I...
Values Voter News (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
Medical Doctors Confirm God's Miracles with Medical Data International Christian Medical Conference under the Theme "Spirituality and Medicines" Brought 400 Doctors from 30 Nations KIEV, Ukraine, Nov. 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- The 6th International Christian Medical Conference was held at President Hotel on October 30 and 31, 2009 under the auspices of Ukraine Organizing Committee of WCDN...
Progressive Blue - Front Page (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
Politicians in both parties have complained that proposed federal climate change bills are "unfair" to Midwestern states, which rely largely on coal to generate electricity. Utility companies and corporate groups have tried to reinvent themselves as defenders of the public interest against those who would unjustly "punish" consumers living in coal-dependent states. Physicians for...
Dehumidifiers (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
The energy star qualified appliance designed for consistent performance in high humidity areas especially in coastal regions; Whirlpool AD75UST Dehumidifier helps to enjoy the calm and cool of interiors for comfort. With capacity of 75 pt / 24 hours, the enhanced performance is a boon to asthma sufferers and allergy prone people. This Whirlpool dehumidifier [...]
Japan Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
YAMAGUCHI (Kyodo) A teenager who died Saturday was infected with H1N1 swine flu, the Yamaguchi Prefectural Government said. The student, who was in her second year of junior high school in Hikari, was suffering from asthma and a chronic lung disorder and died of cardiac arrest, prefectural officials said Sunday.
breathinstephen.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Welcome to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the Severe Asthma Research Program (I just noticed what it says on the pillow) Well, the trip was a success and the project went off without a hitch. However, the results that emerged from some of the studies they did on me , are not so good. First with the good news….. [...]
I can I will - Keep Triing! (Free subscription) | yesterday
I have the annual November lurgy which is proving hard to shift. Started the month a bit under the weather and it has just grown from there. Now have the worst asthma situation I've had for many years; very uncomfortable indeed. Stakeholder launch 5 November went very well. Just trying to keep connected with the last perparations for the consumer launch next Monday. I just hope that I am up to commuting...
Grief | Grieving | Death of a Child (Free subscription) | yesterday
From Laura - On Oct. 16, 2009 my only granchild was sleeping over at my house. I helped her shower and then said goodnight as she went to bed. at 3:30 in the morning she knocked on my door and stated that she needed a breathing treatment, she has had asthma her entire life. I went [...]
Norfolk Blogger (Free subscription) | yesterday
Four days ago I emailed Norman Lamb MP and Andrew Lansley MP regarding an issue to do with swine flu vaccination . I e-mailed the exact same e-mail to both MPs , gave no further prompts and wondered who would get on to this issue, with the strong hope that both of them would bring the government to account over the fact that some asthma sufferers are being denied the vaccine because of "technicalities"....
F*** My Life (Free subscription) | yesterday
Today, I woke up to find my car broken into. They also took the inhaler that fell out of my bag the night before. The one I needed to stop the asthma attack I had from the stress of having my car broken into. FML
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