Guest guest Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 Mold is a pretty common allergen, and there tend to be mold spores anywhere there's enough moisture to sustain them, including damp air. Some of us do better breathing dry air; you might try a dehumdifier. > > I have had excersis-induced asthma for over a year, and now I think > that moisture or something is triggering me. I've had severe asttacks > for two days in a row, the 2nd worse than the 1st. This is really > messing up my day. Is it a new trigger? Help please! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Strong fumes,smoke, dust, thunderstorms, cold dry air or extreme tempeture changes bad thunderstorms and most of all viruses -- In asthma , " Kate Boffey " wrote: > > Hi, > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of their > personal asthma triggers. > > Thanks! > Kate Boffey > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 My triggers are fragances, cleaning solvents,temperature extremes, dust, aerobic activity and laughing. Other than that, I'm fine. > > > > Hi, > > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of > their > > personal asthma triggers. > > > > Thanks! > > Kate Boffey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Cig Smoke, cold air, perfume, some cleaning solvents > > > > > > Hi, > > > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of > > their > > > personal asthma triggers. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Kate Boffey > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 mold, EXTREMELY cold weather (no matter if it has snowed or not), dust, and i think that's about it for me. Re: Triggers Strong fumes,smoke, dust, thunderstorms, cold dry air or extreme tempeture changes bad thunderstorms and most of all viruses -- In asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com, "Kate Boffey" <kateboffey@ ...> wrote: > > Hi, > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of their > personal asthma triggers. > > Thanks! > Kate Boffey > Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Any food/drinks with Tartrazine. This is a yellow food color, mostly found in chips, crackers, candies (even in chocolate drinks). Read the labels carefully. > > > > Hi, > > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of > their > > personal asthma triggers. > > > > Thanks! > > Kate Boffey > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by a yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored tablets he took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was probably Primatene. Something to think about... > > > > > > Hi, > > > I was wondering if people on the list would mind giving me a list of > > their > > > personal asthma triggers. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > Kate Boffey > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I've never seen the Primatine tablets. When I was a kid I was on (I can't spell it, but it sounds like Slofllyn...lol. This was circa 1976) they were purple and white capsules. My triggers are cold air, heavy perfumes, cigarette smoke, mold, bleach, dust mites, feathers, and pine sap, among others. Sue Re: Triggers > Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by a > yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored tablets he > took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which > tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was probably > Primatene. Something to think about... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Tablets are out there. Each Primatene tablet contains ephedrine hydrochloride USP and guaifenesin USP " expectorant " , 200 mg. They don't have the epinephrine that the MDI has but still a strong alpha and beta stimulants. They too can make your heart rate just up. More so then current asthma medications. > > I've never seen the Primatine tablets. When I was a kid I was on (I can't > spell it, but it sounds like Slofllyn...lol. This was circa 1976) they were > purple and white capsules. My triggers are cold air, heavy perfumes, > cigarette smoke, mold, bleach, dust mites, feathers, and pine sap, among > others. > > Sue > Re: Triggers > > > > Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by a > > yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored tablets he > > took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which > > tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was probably > > Primatene. Something to think about... > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for mentioning that as my husband has been allergic to tartrazine in the past. Didn't realize it was in all those things.BarbBAny food/drinks with Tartrazine. This is a yellow food color, mostlyfound in chips, crackers, candies (even in chocolate drinks). Read thelabels carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that in the 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because there isn't a valid patent on it anymore... > > I've never seen the Primatine tablets. When I was a kid I was on (I can't > spell it, but it sounds like Slofllyn...lol. This was circa 1976) they were > purple and white capsules. My triggers are cold air, heavy perfumes, > cigarette smoke, mold, bleach, dust mites, feathers, and pine sap, among > others. > > Sue > Re: Triggers > > > > Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by a > > yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored tablets he > > took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which > > tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was probably > > Primatene. Something to think about... > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Yep, that's the med I took as a child. I never could spell it...lol Sue Re: Triggers > > > > > > > Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by > a > > > yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored > tablets he > > > took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which > > > tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was > probably > > > Primatene. Something to think about... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 I still see theophylline use in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. > > > > I've never seen the Primatine tablets. When I was a kid I was on > (I can't > > spell it, but it sounds like Slofllyn...lol. This was circa 1976) > they were > > purple and white capsules. My triggers are cold air, heavy > perfumes, > > cigarette smoke, mold, bleach, dust mites, feathers, and pine sap, > among > > others. > > > > Sue > > Re: Triggers > > > > > > > Some years back I read about a kid whose asthma was triggered by > a > > > yellow dye (Tartrazine?) so badly that the yellow-colored > tablets he > > > took for asthma set him off. The article didn't mention which > > > tablets he was using, but at that time I'm guessing it was > probably > > > Primatene. Something to think about... > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Theophylline is one of the many drugs I take. Is there a problem with it?"Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C" wrote: I still see theophylline use in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. >> Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that in the > 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because there > isn't a valid patent on it anymore... . Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I am also one of those patients who still use theophylline SR (capsule form) - I take 200mg every 8 hours (at one point in the many years I've had asthma, I took a total of 1200mg daily to keep my blood levels in the desired range.) I've been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Asthma. It started off at age 6 months (I'm 60 now) as asthmatic bronchitis and over the years has slowly developed to being chronic. I also use Pulmicort (2 puffs twice a day) and after trying several inhaled bronchodilators (Serevent being one) I've finally had some luck with Spiriva. - FRIGID SE Wisconsin " Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C " wrote: > > I still see theophylline use in patients with chronic respiratory > diseases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 , I just recently started taking spiriva as well. It has only been a couple of weeks but I think I like it better than the inhaled nebulizer medication I was taking before. How long have you been taking spiriva ? Tammy wrote: I am also one of those patients who still use theophylline SR (capsule form) - I take 200mg every 8 hours (at one point in the many years I've had asthma, I took a total of 1200mg daily to keep my blood levels in the desired range.) I've been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Asthma. It started off at age 6 months (I'm 60 now) as asthmatic bronchitis and over the years has slowly developed to being chronic. I also use Pulmicort (2 puffs twice a day) and after trying several inhaled bronchodilators (Serevent being one) I've finally had some luck with Spiriva. - FRIGID SE Wisconsin"Matt Anders, RRT, AE-C" wrote:>> I still see theophylline use in patients with chronic respiratory > diseases. Finding fabulous fares is fun.Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 No problem with it, someone just stated they thought it was an old outdated medication. > > > > Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that in > the > > 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because there > > isn't a valid patent on it anymore... > > > Recent Activity > > 12 > New Members > > 3 > New Links > > Visit Your Group > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hi Tammy, I've been using Spiriva since August 2004. It really seems to help - especially in my walking program. Hope it helps you as well! > How long have you been taking spiriva ? > > Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Thank you ! I am glad it is working for you... what were you using before? Are you using Advair also? Sorry so many questions... Thanks, Tammy wrote: Hi Tammy,I've been using Spiriva since August 2004. It really seems to help - especially in my walking program. Hope it helps you as well!> How long have you been taking spiriva ? > > Tammy Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Tammy, Before Spiriva, I had been using Serevent and Flovent (separate inhalers since Advair wasn't available at that time.) Flovent never agreed with my lungs and I had repeated bouts of bronchitis until I was switched to Pulmicort. I was doing well on the Serevent and Pulmicort until Serevent was switched to a powdered version. My breathing gradually got worse, so I was switched to Spiriva. Advair (when it became available) was never an option since Flovent is part of it. - in 5 degree SE Wisconsin (at least it's not -15 like yesterday morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Oops, that was me. I thought theophylline was one of the older remedies, like tea and ephedra, that acted as a general stimulant and was therefore not favored so much anymore. Is that wrong? > > > > > > Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that in > > the > > > 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because > there > > > isn't a valid patent on it anymore... > > > > > > Recent Activity > > > > 12 > > New Members > > > > 3 > > New Links > > > > Visit Your Group > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 -Theophylline changed my life and Advair made it even better. My doctor did mention that it has gone out of favor but that he has seen great results and it has helped him tremendously with his own asthma. D -- In asthma , " queezles " wrote: > > Oops, that was me. I thought theophylline was one of the older > remedies, like tea and ephedra, that acted as a general stimulant > and was therefore not favored so much anymore. Is that wrong? > > > > > > > > > > Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that > in > > > the > > > > 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because > > there > > > > isn't a valid patent on it anymore... > > > > > > > > > Recent Activity > > > > > > 12 > > > New Members > > > > > > 3 > > > New Links > > > > > > Visit Your Group > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I used theophylline at one time, too, and was very impressed with how well it worked, altho it rather gave me insomnia. > > > > > > > > > > Slofllyn...That could be theophylline. They used to use that > > in > > > > the > > > > > 70s and 80s. It's pretty much outdated now, possible because > > > there > > > > > isn't a valid patent on it anymore... > > > > > > > > > > > > Recent Activity > > > > > > > > 12 > > > > New Members > > > > > > > > 3 > > > > New Links > > > > > > > > Visit Your Group > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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