Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I might try putting my head in a freezer, but maybe it should be un-attached. LOL I do not like cold air in my lungs period. It makes me hurt in my lungs. It is something I avoid at all costs. I put a bandanna or scarf on my mouth if I have to breathe really cold air. It is not a good thing to do with asthma. Something really weird happens in my lungs when I breathe really cold air. love you all!! Cindi Mike wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a co-worker who has looked into a lot of nutrion and related > health topics due to her own medical condition. This morning, she > suggested that whenever I am having an attack, to put my head in a > freeser and inhale the cold air. Alternately, I could step outside and > breathe in the cold air. Cold air burns my lungs. I normally try to > avoid breathing in cold air. She became a bit upset that my experience > would differ from her suggestion. Has anyone here heard of using cold > air to stop an attack? It seems counter-intuitive to me. > > Mike > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 wow....someone else had a rough day, and was a wee bit harsh!!! Thank you...we are human, and we do have our stupid days.....but I think we all mean well here...we are here to help each other!!! love you all! Cindi Madeline wrote: > > Ok. I just re-read this. Sorry, it was a wee bit harsh. I have had > a very rough day and I think the steroids are taking over. I know > your co-worker means well, but asthma is really nothing like other > diseases (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema). As and > Terry said, " cold hurts " . Hopefully, she can respect that you are > capable of determining what is good for your body and what is not. > > Madeline > > > > > > > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have noticed that when I get confronted with cold air blast, I suck in air fast, then I cough, and, well, you know the rest..... Poor uninformed coworkers. HI knit socks and you can too!Socks for Soldiers, Inc.~http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm sure the worker meant well thought she'd found some useful info but until you live our life with asthma. Just goes to show you how people really don't understand how serious this illness is! Terry Head Coach to the Chaney Bull DogsI know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of HeisermanSent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:55 AMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Cold air and Asthma I have noticed that when I get confronted with cold air blast, I suck in air fast, then I cough, and, well, you know the rest..... Poor uninformed coworkers. HI knit socks and you can too!Socks for Soldiers, Inc.~http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Mike, I have heard that cold air is good for kids with croup, but I have heard the opposite for asthma. I know that cold air makes me short of breath and wheezy for a long time even after I come inside. But everyone is different and maybe you should just let her know that and tell her that your asthma is triggered by cold air, but thank her for thinking of a way to help you feel better. Good luck!!! Stay warm! > > My co-worker is undergoing chemo for terminal cancer. She hopes to have 2 more years. With her disease, she has become blunt (no time to waste) and adamant. I'm not in her shoes and cannot say how I'd react given her condition. If I came across as being put out by her, that was my error. Thanks to all for the input. I think that i will continue to use my scarf and stay indoors as much as possible. > > Mike > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: asthma > Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 8:04:18 AM > Subject: RE: Re: Cold air and Asthma > > > I'm sure the worker meant well thought she'd found some useful info but until you live our life with asthma. Just goes to show you how people really don't understand how serious this illness is! > > Terry > Head Coach to the Chaney Bull Dogs > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program > Established August of 1992 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:asthma@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Heiserman > Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:55 AM > To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com > Subject: Re: Cold air and Asthma > > > I have noticed that when I get confronted with cold air blast, I suck in air fast, then I cough, and, well, you know the rest..... > > Poor uninformed coworkers. > > H > > I knit socks and you can too! > Socks for Soldiers, Inc.~ > http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SOCKFORSOL DIERS > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks . This is almosat exactly what I did. Mike To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 9:04:10 AMSubject: Re: Cold air and Asthma Mike,I have heard that cold air is good for kids with croup, but I have heard the opposite for asthma. I know that cold air makes me short of breath and wheezy for a long time even after I come inside. But everyone is different and maybe you should just let her know that and tell her that your asthma is triggered by cold air, but thank her for thinking of a way to help you feel better. Good luck!!! Stay warm! >> My co-worker is undergoing chemo for terminal cancer. She hopes to have 2 more years. With her disease, she has become blunt (no time to waste) and adamant. I'm not in her shoes and cannot say how I'd react given her condition. If I came across as being put out by her, that was my error. Thanks to all for the input. I think that i will continue to use my scarf and stay indoors as much as possible.> > Mike> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Terry <soccer.mom@ ...>> To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 8:04:18 AM> Subject: RE: Re: Cold air and Asthma> > > I'm sure the worker meant well thought she'd found some useful info but until you live our life with asthma. Just goes to show you how people really don't understand how serious this illness is!> > Terry > Head Coach to the Chaney Bull Dogs> I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> Established August of 1992> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:asthma@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Heiserman> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:55 AM> To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com> Subject: Re: Cold air and Asthma> > > I have noticed that when I get confronted with cold air blast, I suck in air fast, then I cough, and, well, you know the rest.....> > Poor uninformed coworkers.> > H> > I knit socks and you can too!> Socks for Soldiers, Inc.~> http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/SOCKFORSOL DIERS> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 It must just be me! Well actually, it was only hte freezer at work that helped (I think it mught have been partly because it was fresh, clean air more than anything). going outside into cold air is not good... Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Subject: Re: Cold air and AsthmaTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, 4 November, 2008, 5:54 PM I have noticed that when I get confronted with cold air blast, I suck in air fast, then I cough, and, well, you know the rest..... Poor uninformed coworkers. HI knit socks and you can too!Socks for Soldiers, Inc.~http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCKFORSOLDIERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I am ok in cold air...to a degree. If its extremely dry cold air it has a negative effect on me. If theres moisture in the air I can breathe it in and be ok. But this is agaiin one of those things that just shows how differently asthma effects everyone. Also I was at Wal Mart last night here in Fl (and theres a reason why I said this)..and they were selling scarves for 5.00. They are very long and made of a T-shirt like material..but double layered. For 5.00 if I needed a scarf I would buy one.. I was just thinking about some of the folks here like Terry who said they need one. AnnMcCain or Obama? Stay up to date on the latest from the campaign trail with AOL News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 The problem can also be a rapid change in temperature, rather than just cold type air. Subject: Re: Cold air and AsthmaTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 9:17 PM I am ok in cold air...to a degree. If its extremely dry cold air it has a negative effect on me. If theres moisture in the air I can breathe it in and be ok. But this is agaiin one of those things that just shows how differently asthma effects everyone. Also I was at Wal Mart last night here in Fl (and theres a reason why I said this)..and they were selling scarves for 5.00. They are very long and made of a T-shirt like material..but double layered. For 5.00 if I needed a scarf I would buy one.. I was just thinking about some of the folks here like Terry who said they need one.Ann McCain or Obama? Stay up to date on the latest from the campaign trail with AOL News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 LOL Your sweet! Terry Head Coach to the Chaney Bull DogsI know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of FFTaz71@...Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:17 PMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Cold air and Asthma I am ok in cold air...to a degree. If its extremely dry cold air it has a negative effect on me. If theres moisture in the air I can breathe it in and be ok. But this is agaiin one of those things that just shows how differently asthma effects everyone. Also I was at Wal Mart last night here in Fl (and theres a reason why I said this)..and they were selling scarves for 5.00. They are very long and made of a T-shirt like material..but double layered. For 5.00 if I needed a scarf I would buy one.. I was just thinking about some of the folks here like Terry who said they need one.Ann McCain or Obama? Stay up to date on the latest from the campaign trail with AOL News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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