Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I react to the heat and humidity. Every time it rains or is going to rain my breathing becomes difficult. People close to me at work or at home would always say, you must be having a rough time, the humidity is bad. For the last two months it has been high humidity and warm temperatures. I finally bought a De-humidifier and that seems to help. I do not think I am as bad since I have been on Xolair, 3 shots every two weeks for approx. two years. I always assumed that since one of my allergies was molds, that the humidity/heat brought out the molds, therefore a strong reaction. My Pulmo states he knows of no reason why the heat/humidity would trigger asthma but it is reported from a lot of his patients so he believes them. He is also a firm believer in overall treatment and the " power of the mind " . When I told him that if feeling better because of the de-humidifier was " all in the mind " I would still take it, he agreed (I do not believe heat/ humidity, de-humidifiers, cold, etc are all in the mind by the way). For a back ground, I am 61 years old, been on Xolair for two years, did not know I had asthma until about 5 years ago (had the symptoms, allergies, dry cough, milder reaction to molds/heat/humidity, just did not know it was asthma). Approx. 5 years ago I had asthma attacks so bad I would pass out. One Dr said I had asthma, gave me an inhaler and said, " take this " , there was no further explanation and naturally I did not believe him. They sent me for allergy testing and I had an attack in the allergist office. I remember him saying, " My god, they don't know how bad you are " , that scared me. I have since had to retire and am severely limited to what I can do. My Pulmo will not even let me travel to CA to see my daughter because he is afraid of what might happen. If there is one thing I have learned from my experience, from this group, and my Pulmo is that we are all different and manifest different actions and reactions to asthma, triggers, and medications. I no longer doubt myself and others when they report an occurrence of something. I do have to admit that 99% of my adverse reactions are from Prednisone and other medications I take and not from Xolair. This conclusion is from my " research " and numerous in depth discussions with my Pulmo. I am sorry for the lengthy response but this apparently triggered remembering years of people saying, " right, a reaction to heat and humidity, do your joints hurt to when it is going to rain? " Ron On Aug 2, 2007, at 8:36 PM, pyle456 wrote: > I know several serious asthmatics who complain of pain in their lungs > or really tight lungs or shortness of breath with hot, humid > weather. All of them are older, and have had serious ashtma or > emphysema for a long time. None has been given a real explanation by > their doc about the reaction to heat/humidity. > > I, however, have the same reaction to seriously cold weather. I have > heard of cold-triggered asthma. So I assume that there is > heat/humidity triggered asthma. If anyone else on the board has info > about this, PLEASE do share. I know there are more folks out there > than Kathy who'd like your info. > > Addy > > > > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the > pet posting policy. > > > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > > into the group. > > > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic > asthma. > > No " Lightweights " here. > > > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions > about > > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple > of > > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send > us > > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, > until > > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those > are > > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt > out > > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > > webmd. Just not here. > > > > Thank you for your understanding, > > > > Addy > > Group co-owner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I react to heat and humidity. We have had some relatively high humidity days this past month and lots of rain. There were times just before a rain storm I would walk outside and the air would be so heavy with humidity that I would gasp for breath and barely make it to the car. Once I got in the car (or walked back into the A/C house), turned on the a/c in the car, I would be okay. My own THEORY is that just before a storm the pressure is also very low and that combined with the humidity presses on the lungs making it difficult to breathe. Just my idea. I do know that when we are under a High pressure ridge with average to no humidity I feel much better. When the atmosphere is cool and dry--I feel absolutely great! I also think (my opinion--not scientific) that the moist air holds in whatever pollution, mold or other allergens are in the air and we are breathing in more than usual. Just a thought. When I say something to my allergist about reacting to the heat and humidity, he just says " Uh-huh " like it is almost expected that an asthmatic would react to it. We have never really just discussed that aspect of my asthma because it has not been a big issue for me, even though I live in a city known for its humidity at times. (Although we do have very dry winds from the southwest desert in Mexico and that really dries things out!) At any rate, I have felt much better so much more of the time since having started xolair. And my overall improvement has been gradual over the year I have been getting my shots. , I feel for you. I have never had a very severe I have never stopped traveling--I just go to my allergist about a month before my trip and he loads me up on my meds including a round of pred. and an antibiotic if I need it. I haven't traveled much, though this last year. We had made a big trip right before I started taking xolair and don't plan to take another one for a year or two--we're retired and need to spend some money on updating our 40 year old house that we have been in for 30 years! I do hope that over the next year your asthma does get better and you will be able to at least take short trips. Adah Carpenter <cowtrail@...> wrote: I react to the heat and humidity. Every time it rains or is going to rain my breathing becomes difficult. People close to me at work or at home would always say, you must be having a rough time, the humidity is bad. For the last two months it has been high humidity and warm temperatures. I finally bought a De-humidifier and that seems to help. I do not think I am as bad since I have been on Xolair, 3 shots every two weeks for approx. two years. I always assumed that since one of my allergies was molds, that the humidity/heat brought out the molds, therefore a strong reaction. My Pulmo states he knows of no reason why the heat/humidity would trigger asthma but it is reported from a lot of his patients so he believes them. He is also a firm believer in overall treatment and the " power of the mind " . When I told him that if feeling better because of the de-humidifier was " all in the mind " I would still take it, he agreed (I do not believe heat/ humidity, de-humidifiers, cold, etc are all in the mind by the way). For a back ground, I am 61 years old, been on Xolair for two years, did not know I had asthma until about 5 years ago (had the symptoms, allergies, dry cough, milder reaction to molds/heat/humidity, just did not know it was asthma). Approx. 5 years ago I had asthma attacks so bad I would pass out. One Dr said I had asthma, gave me an inhaler and said, " take this " , there was no further explanation and naturally I did not believe him. They sent me for allergy testing and I had an attack in the allergist office. I remember him saying, " My god, they don't know how bad you are " , that scared me. I have since had to retire and am severely limited to what I can do. My Pulmo will not even let me travel to CA to see my daughter because he is afraid of what might happen. If there is one thing I have learned from my experience, from this group, and my Pulmo is that we are all different and manifest different actions and reactions to asthma, triggers, and medications. I no longer doubt myself and others when they report an occurrence of something. I do have to admit that 99% of my adverse reactions are from Prednisone and other medications I take and not from Xolair. This conclusion is from my " research " and numerous in depth discussions with my Pulmo. I am sorry for the lengthy response but this apparently triggered remembering years of people saying, " right, a reaction to heat and humidity, do your joints hurt to when it is going to rain? " Ron On Aug 2, 2007, at 8:36 PM, pyle456 wrote: > I know several serious asthmatics who complain of pain in their lungs > or really tight lungs or shortness of breath with hot, humid > weather. All of them are older, and have had serious ashtma or > emphysema for a long time. None has been given a real explanation by > their doc about the reaction to heat/humidity. > > I, however, have the same reaction to seriously cold weather. I have > heard of cold-triggered asthma. So I assume that there is > heat/humidity triggered asthma. If anyone else on the board has info > about this, PLEASE do share. I know there are more folks out there > than Kathy who'd like your info. > > Addy > > > > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the > pet posting policy. > > > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > > into the group. > > > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic > asthma. > > No " Lightweights " here. > > > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions > about > > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple > of > > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send > us > > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, > until > > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those > are > > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt > out > > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > > webmd. Just not here. > > > > Thank you for your understanding, > > > > Addy > > Group co-owner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 This is a good topic and because it diverges a bit from the original posting guidelines subject, it would be great if it could somehow be given it's own Subject area to draw attention. Re humidity or cold triggering asthma & pain - hey, I had that when I was a CHILD. It tightened my lungs right up outdoors in the wintertime. Not wheezing really, but just difficult and even painful tightness. My guess is that it somehow causes the lung muscles to " seize up " - not move properly - but the underlying mechanism I don't know. Is it some sort of neur-muscular disorder? My pulmo keeps talking about " inflammation " so possibly extreme cold or humidity triggering more inflammation. Even a pft test triggers burning pain in my chest and that's under clean conditions. Any time there is inflammation there is going to be discomfort. I also take Spiriva and wondered ... but I think it does seem to subtly relax the muscles in the lungs. It just isn't as noticable for me as the Advair My HR chest CT (no contrast) indicated scattered areas of mosaic perfusion consistent with air trapping. My understanding is that the air is not flowing freely in and out of my lungs. The other finding was Atelectasis which is mild scarring that in my case probably was caused by extended periods of infection. That also prevents a free flow of air. Presumably, when these conditions exist, it's going to be hard to breathe even if allergies are controlled. I've never smoked, but am diagnosed with asthma, copd, and bronchopulmonary aspergiliosis. My last pft was " normal " (I didn't FEEL normal!). I've been on Xolair for 19 weeks - that's 9 series of injections with the first several at 300 mgs (2 injections) and the last 4 at 375 mgs (3 shots) every 2 weeks. There is less asthma as long as I keep using Advair too (my pulmo tells me I might have to always take it) but still have lots of mucous production, sinusitis, sneezing, itching, voice hoarseness. With very heavy breathing there is burning pain in my chest. Perhaps there are multiple disorders that cross over medical specialty lines going on that affect breathing. Obviously, for some of us, one type of therapy does not solve the whole problem. Looking forward to more input on this too! > > > > Hi Addy: > > > > Please, please can anyone help me? I am 65yrs old, female, I've > had asthma for 54yrs., and of course I get allergy shots, and take > four medications for asthma, as well as sinus meds. I've been getting > Xolair injections for three and half yrs. 375mg. three shots every > two weeks. > > > > When the weather is hot and humid my lungs hurt so much, it's > like going into a room that has fumes and has I inhale it hurts. > Well this is how I feel all the time when it's hot and humid. This > is what I want to know, IS THERE ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE THAT HAS THIS > PROBLEM? I've had this now for about ten yrs. and the doctors don't > understand why.They found dark shadows on both lungs in May and I'm > taking another CAT Scan tomorrow to make sure it's not the C work, > they think it's scare tissue from past infections. > > > > Please let me know if there is anyone else out there with this > problem.Thank you for your time and trouble. > > > > Kathy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi Addy: Thanks a lot for the info. reading your e-mail, I remembered that I'm like this when we're stuck in traffic too, even with the windows cloesed and the air on, I know it's the fumes from the other cars I can feel it. Thanks again, Kathy pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote: I know several serious asthmatics who complain of pain in their lungs or really tight lungs or shortness of breath with hot, humid weather. All of them are older, and have had serious ashtma or emphysema for a long time. None has been given a real explanation by their doc about the reaction to heat/humidity. I, however, have the same reaction to seriously cold weather. I have heard of cold-triggered asthma. So I assume that there is heat/humidity triggered asthma. If anyone else on the board has info about this, PLEASE do share. I know there are more folks out there than Kathy who'd like your info. Addy > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the pet posting policy. > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > into the group. > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic asthma. > No " Lightweights " here. > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions about > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple of > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send us > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, until > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those are > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt out > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > webmd. Just not here. > > Thank you for your understanding, > > Addy > Group co-owner > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi Ron: Than you so much for your reply, I like lengthy messages, sometimes there needed.. You're a great help, and I appreciate it. Kathy Carpenter <cowtrail@...> wrote: I react to the heat and humidity. Every time it rains or is going to rain my breathing becomes difficult. People close to me at work or at home would always say, you must be having a rough time, the humidity is bad. For the last two months it has been high humidity and warm temperatures. I finally bought a De-humidifier and that seems to help. I do not think I am as bad since I have been on Xolair, 3 shots every two weeks for approx. two years. I always assumed that since one of my allergies was molds, that the humidity/heat brought out the molds, therefore a strong reaction. My Pulmo states he knows of no reason why the heat/humidity would trigger asthma but it is reported from a lot of his patients so he believes them. He is also a firm believer in overall treatment and the " power of the mind " . When I told him that if feeling better because of the de-humidifier was " all in the mind " I would still take it, he agreed (I do not believe heat/ humidity, de-humidifiers, cold, etc are all in the mind by the way). For a back ground, I am 61 years old, been on Xolair for two years, did not know I had asthma until about 5 years ago (had the symptoms, allergies, dry cough, milder reaction to molds/heat/humidity, just did not know it was asthma). Approx. 5 years ago I had asthma attacks so bad I would pass out. One Dr said I had asthma, gave me an inhaler and said, " take this " , there was no further explanation and naturally I did not believe him. They sent me for allergy testing and I had an attack in the allergist office. I remember him saying, " My god, they don't know how bad you are " , that scared me. I have since had to retire and am severely limited to what I can do. My Pulmo will not even let me travel to CA to see my daughter because he is afraid of what might happen. If there is one thing I have learned from my experience, from this group, and my Pulmo is that we are all different and manifest different actions and reactions to asthma, triggers, and medications. I no longer doubt myself and others when they report an occurrence of something. I do have to admit that 99% of my adverse reactions are from Prednisone and other medications I take and not from Xolair. This conclusion is from my " research " and numerous in depth discussions with my Pulmo. I am sorry for the lengthy response but this apparently triggered remembering years of people saying, " right, a reaction to heat and humidity, do your joints hurt to when it is going to rain? " Ron On Aug 2, 2007, at 8:36 PM, pyle456 wrote: > I know several serious asthmatics who complain of pain in their lungs > or really tight lungs or shortness of breath with hot, humid > weather. All of them are older, and have had serious ashtma or > emphysema for a long time. None has been given a real explanation by > their doc about the reaction to heat/humidity. > > I, however, have the same reaction to seriously cold weather. I have > heard of cold-triggered asthma. So I assume that there is > heat/humidity triggered asthma. If anyone else on the board has info > about this, PLEASE do share. I know there are more folks out there > than Kathy who'd like your info. > > Addy > > > > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the > pet posting policy. > > > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > > into the group. > > > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic > asthma. > > No " Lightweights " here. > > > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions > about > > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple > of > > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send > us > > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, > until > > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those > are > > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt > out > > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > > webmd. Just not here. > > > > Thank you for your understanding, > > > > Addy > > Group co-owner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Thank you. Kathy instdesgn1 <instdesgn1@...> wrote: This is a good topic and because it diverges a bit from the original posting guidelines subject, it would be great if it could somehow be given it's own Subject area to draw attention. Re humidity or cold triggering asthma & pain - hey, I had that when I was a CHILD. It tightened my lungs right up outdoors in the wintertime. Not wheezing really, but just difficult and even painful tightness. My guess is that it somehow causes the lung muscles to " seize up " - not move properly - but the underlying mechanism I don't know. Is it some sort of neur-muscular disorder? My pulmo keeps talking about " inflammation " so possibly extreme cold or humidity triggering more inflammation. Even a pft test triggers burning pain in my chest and that's under clean conditions. Any time there is inflammation there is going to be discomfort. I also take Spiriva and wondered ... but I think it does seem to subtly relax the muscles in the lungs. It just isn't as noticable for me as the Advair My HR chest CT (no contrast) indicated scattered areas of mosaic perfusion consistent with air trapping. My understanding is that the air is not flowing freely in and out of my lungs. The other finding was Atelectasis which is mild scarring that in my case probably was caused by extended periods of infection. That also prevents a free flow of air. Presumably, when these conditions exist, it's going to be hard to breathe even if allergies are controlled. I've never smoked, but am diagnosed with asthma, copd, and bronchopulmonary aspergiliosis. My last pft was " normal " (I didn't FEEL normal!). I've been on Xolair for 19 weeks - that's 9 series of injections with the first several at 300 mgs (2 injections) and the last 4 at 375 mgs (3 shots) every 2 weeks. There is less asthma as long as I keep using Advair too (my pulmo tells me I might have to always take it) but still have lots of mucous production, sinusitis, sneezing, itching, voice hoarseness. With very heavy breathing there is burning pain in my chest. Perhaps there are multiple disorders that cross over medical specialty lines going on that affect breathing. Obviously, for some of us, one type of therapy does not solve the whole problem. Looking forward to more input on this too! > > > > Hi Addy: > > > > Please, please can anyone help me? I am 65yrs old, female, I've > had asthma for 54yrs., and of course I get allergy shots, and take > four medications for asthma, as well as sinus meds. I've been getting > Xolair injections for three and half yrs. 375mg. three shots every > two weeks. > > > > When the weather is hot and humid my lungs hurt so much, it's > like going into a room that has fumes and has I inhale it hurts. > Well this is how I feel all the time when it's hot and humid. This > is what I want to know, IS THERE ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE THAT HAS THIS > PROBLEM? I've had this now for about ten yrs. and the doctors don't > understand why.They found dark shadows on both lungs in May and I'm > taking another CAT Scan tomorrow to make sure it's not the C work, > they think it's scare tissue from past infections. > > > > Please let me know if there is anyone else out there with this > problem.Thank you for your time and trouble. > > > > Kathy > > > > > > --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 I too have asthma symptom to very cold wind in my face. But, also can tell through difficulty breathing when storms are coming, probaly related to low pressure or increase in humidity. I have been approved by my insurance to begin X treatments and will be finilizing my decsion and talking with the Dr. next week. I have had asthma for 45 years and taken every drug plus some for it over the years. [Mike Schepps] -----Original Message----- From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of pyle456 Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 8:36 PM Subject: [ ] heat/humid asthma I know several serious asthmatics who complain of pain in their lungs or really tight lungs or shortness of breath with hot, humid weather. All of them are older, and have had serious ashtma or emphysema for a long time. None has been given a real explanation by their doc about the reaction to heat/humidity. I, however, have the same reaction to seriously cold weather. I have heard of cold-triggered asthma. So I assume that there is heat/humidity triggered asthma. If anyone else on the board has info about this, PLEASE do share. I know there are more folks out there than Kathy who'd like your info. Addy > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the pet posting policy. > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > into the group. > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic asthma. > No " Lightweights " here. > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions about > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple of > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send us > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, until > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those are > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt out > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > webmd. Just not here. > > Thank you for your understanding, > > Addy > Group co-owner > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Building a website is a piece of cake. > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Pressure changes make sense to me on a personal level as triggers for asthma. When I fly, my chest always gets tight and I start coughing as we begin the descent, to the point where I need to use my rescue inhaler. That for sure is related to pressure changes, so it makes sense to me that weather-related pressure changes might produce similar reactions for some folks. I don't know that anything much is known about this effect other than that is reported by asthma patients. And I also agree that certainly molds are markedly more prevalent when it is humid, which would be likely to trigger folks with mold allergies. Fran > > > This is in response to questions I've gotten about the > > pet posting policy. > > > > > > Two years ago, Doug instituted the requirement that all posts be > > > approved by one of the moderators. There are three reasons for this: > > > > > > 1) We get a lot of attempts to posts ads for products that are not > > > legitimate. We don't want those kinds of posts or spam posts coming > > > into the group. > > > > > > 2) The primary purpose of the group is to share information about > > > Xolair and to provide support for folks with SERIOUS allergic > > asthma. > > > No " Lightweights " here. > > > > > > 3) To avoid the kind of drama that some of us have seen in posts on > > > the WebMd board. We want a group that is supportive of other group > > > members, without any " flame " messages or any of that kind of thing. > > > > > > Practically speaking, we moderators cannot moderate discussions > > about > > > all areas of the allergic world. We don't have that kind of time. So > > > we have to prioritize issues the best we can. For instance, the > > > discussion on vacuum cleaners was a short one that led to a couple > > of > > > people posting info about allergy supply companies. That's helpful; > > > it make sense. However, if we started getting a bunch of posts about > > > which pillow protectors we all use, I really think that would send > > us > > > screaming. (Terry, don't even think about it.) > > > > > > We have also ended the black box warning discussions (at least, > > until > > > there is an update) and invited new members who've been posting > > > questions about this to read the past posts on the subject. > > > > > > I agree that it would behoove many of you to have a discussion about > > > non-allergic pets. Feel free to email each other or for someone to > > > start a post on the webmd allergy or asthma support board - those > > are > > > unmoderated and the way that they work allows folks to not even look > > > at posts they don't want to read. Many of our members get an > > > individual email for posts from this board and therefore can't opt > > out > > > of participation without taking time to look at each post. > > > > > > So, please share your love for your pets, reptile, feline, canine, > > > equine, bovine, or otherwise with each other by email or through > > > webmd. Just not here. > > > > > > Thank you for your understanding, > > > > > > Addy > > > Group co-owner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Building a website is a piece of cake. > > > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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