Re: For our new members....

[Guest guest]

Don't forget " lightweight, " which is my term for those allergic

folks who feel better after taking just one claritin and who really

have no clue how lucky they are.

Addy

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> You probably need to learn the glossary of terms we have been

using LOL!

> Thanks to who created these about a year ago:

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> 1. putty = goopy mucus lungs produce. Can be coughed up and used

to

> tile bathtubs etc...

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> 2. evil candy = all cortisol-derivative medications but especially

> prednisone, IV solumedrol etc...

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> 3. extra evil candy = Decadron

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> 4. Super Glue = another word for Xolair

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> 5. Asthma fairy = small critter that waves a magic wand and can

make

> you produce more putty without notice. Also makes you sob.

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> 6. SOB = short of breath

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> 7. Peak flow meter = 1) useful tool to measure lung fxn and track

> progress of disease or 2) a little toy to play with like a kazoo

or 3)

> a means to amuse pulmonologists/allergists and well-intentioned ER

docs.

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> 8. Miracle (that you don't have any problems getting approved by

> insurance or getting theem to pay for your Xolair.) I just make

this

> one up (grin) Doug

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