Guest guest Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi, I guess it would depend on where you live now and the type of humidity you’re used to. I’ve spent a number of weeks in Hong Kong during May and also in August/September and the latter visit I ended up with sinus problems because the high humidity really got to me. I also live in the sub tropics so am used to humdity. I think a lot had to do with the quality of air which isn’t all that good some days in Hong Kong as it was very still. Despite all this I still hope to return again as I love the place. Unfortunately don’t know of any doctors there at all. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of ana Sent: Tuesday, 1 January 2008 2:16 PM samters Subject: Humidity - Hong Kong Hi! I live in Europe and thinking about moving to Hong Kong for some time. The thing is that I´m kind of worried about humidity . Does any one expirienced to live there? does any one know any doctors there? thank you and Happy new year with a better health to all of you No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.12/1203 - Release Date: 30/12/2007 11:27 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.12/1203 - Release Date: 30/12/2007 11:27 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Been in HK for over 15 years now. The humidity is low Sep - Feb and on occasions you wake up very dry and with a bleeding nose. That aside I think you would be more worried about the high air pollution here. Hong Kong is definately NOT the place to move to if you want your samters conditions to get better due to the high pollution, hectic & often stressfull lifestyles. I actually lost my sense of smell totally when I was in Hong Kong, but regained it slightly when I lived in London for a couple of years. Also generally, there are more asthma sufferers in HK. The level of medical services is good however, since (private) facilities are easily accessible and the service is mostly professional. However, I haven't found any ASA desens clinic, although I had my polyps removed a few years back within 2 weeks of diagnosis. I stopped seeing doctors about my samters around 2 years ago - just gave up and accepted it. I even tried 6 months of chinese medicine therapy - Lots of chinese medicine doctors around, and even some reputable ones from Beijing have moved down here. However, I've had no luck with this treatment though. ce Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Hi ce, I have had better luck with allergists. I’m not interested in taking shots for pollen and dust mites. Allergists are better at helping me manage the inflammation and are more open to ASA desensitization. Pam On 1/3/08 4:17 AM, " ce Cheung " <klc10035@...> wrote: Been in HK for over 15 years now. The humidity is low Sep - Feb and on occasions you wake up very dry and with a bleeding nose. That aside I think you would be more worried about the high air pollution here. Hong Kong is definately NOT the place to move to if you want your samters conditions to get better due to the high pollution, hectic & often stressfull lifestyles. I actually lost my sense of smell totally when I was in Hong Kong, but regained it slightly when I lived in London for a couple of years. Also generally, there are more asthma sufferers in HK. The level of medical services is good however, since (private) facilities are easily accessible and the service is mostly professional. However, I haven't found any ASA desens clinic, although I had my polyps removed a few years back within 2 weeks of diagnosis. I stopped seeing doctors about my samters around 2 years ago - just gave up and accepted it. I even tried 6 months of chinese medicine therapy - Lots of chinese medicine doctors around, and even some reputable ones from Beijing have moved down here. However, I've had no luck with this treatment though. ce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks for sharing your experience! So interesting to hear about this! I tried Chinese medicine in New York many years ago for a couple of years for the Samters, including herbs and acupuncture. I changed my diet a lot during this time due to the treatment. I saw some Chinese doctors who I think were excellent. But it just didn't work for me. I don't know why. I wonder if there are just too many signals crossed chemically in this illness for traditional Chinese medicine to actually get a good read on it. My symptoms actually got much much worse to the point I had to be hospitalized at one time. They opened up a lot of channels that were apparently blocked, and I believe this, but it seems those channels in me could not be safely opened for some reason. As an aside, if I remember from living in London, London is not exactly the city one would WANT to regain a sense of smell in. Good luck to you, hope you can find some relief. Lori > > Been in HK for over 15 years now. The humidity is low Sep - Feb and on occasions you wake up very dry and with a bleeding nose. That aside I think you would be more worried about the high air pollution here. Hong Kong is definately NOT the place to move to if you want your samters conditions to get better due to the high pollution, hectic & often stressfull lifestyles. I actually lost my sense of smell totally when I was in Hong Kong, but regained it slightly when I lived in London for a couple of years. Also generally, there are more asthma sufferers in HK. > The level of medical services is good however, since (private) facilities are easily accessible and the service is mostly professional. However, I haven't found any ASA desens clinic, although I had my polyps removed a few years back within 2 weeks of diagnosis. I stopped seeing doctors about my samters around 2 years ago - just gave up and accepted it. I even tried 6 months of chinese medicine therapy - Lots of chinese medicine doctors around, and even some reputable ones from Beijing have moved down here. However, I've had no luck with this treatment though. > ce > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Have you tried Thuja as a few people have mentioned that herb to me and I noticed it's also in Sinuse busters and other so called nasal polyp sprays???? Re: Humidity - Hong Kong Thanks for sharing your experience! So interesting to hear about this! I tried Chinese medicine in New York many years ago for a couple of years for the Samters, including herbs and acupuncture. I changed my diet a lot during this time due to the treatment. I saw some Chinese doctors who I think were excellent. But it just didn't work for me. I don't know why. I wonder if there are just too many signals crossed chemically in this illness for traditional Chinese medicine to actually get a good read on it. My symptoms actually got much much worse to the point I had to be hospitalized at one time. They opened up a lot of channels that were apparently blocked, and I believe this, but it seems those channels in me could not be safely opened for some reason. As an aside, if I remember from living in London, London is not exactly the city one would WANT to regain a sense of smell in. Good luck to you, hope you can find some relief. Lori > > Been in HK for over 15 years now. The humidity is low Sep - Feb and on occasions you wake up very dry and with a bleeding nose. That aside I think you would be more worried about the high air pollution here. Hong Kong is definately NOT the place to move to if you want your samters conditions to get better due to the high pollution, hectic & often stressfull lifestyles. I actually lost my sense of smell totally when I was in Hong Kong, but regained it slightly when I lived in London for a couple of years. Also generally, there are more asthma sufferers in HK. > The level of medical services is good however, since (private) facilities are easily accessible and the service is mostly professional. However, I haven't found any ASA desens clinic, although I had my polyps removed a few years back within 2 weeks of diagnosis. I stopped seeing doctors about my samters around 2 years ago - just gave up and accepted it. I even tried 6 months of chinese medicine therapy - Lots of chinese medicine doctors around, and even some reputable ones from Beijing have moved down here. However, I've had no luck with this treatment though. > ce > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger . > Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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