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are there food, that causes asthma attacks ?lilli_nyc wrote: You're welcome. I'm off to bed and I hope you feel better soon. > > > > > > > > > > The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma > > >

> 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping > cough at > > > > age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an > > > > upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as > > > > maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to > > > > double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and > > use my > > > > nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I > can go > > > > back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come > > > > across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue > > inhaler and > > > > is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my > rescue > > > > inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end of

it. > After > > > > reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate. > > > > > > > > > > There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I > > should use > > > > my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever > had. > > > > It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the > way, > > > > I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep > clearing my > > > > throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was > annoying > > > > the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard > > > > candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt > a bit > > > > heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started > again.

> > > > We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus and was > > > > clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were > > > > there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt > > > > fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. > Then it > > > > started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just > > > > have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. > > > > Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back. > > > > > > > > > > This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can > asthma > > > > flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I > know > > > > you probably think I am completely

stupid and I feel like I am, > > but I > > > > am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my > > > > cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary > > because > > > > I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those > > > > leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really > struggling to > > > > breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very > annoying to > > > > keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore. > > > > > > > > > > I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I > > > > will appreciate it very much. > > > > > > > > > > Marge > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Do you use a sinus rinse? My daughter uses one and I just cannot imagine doing it. I cannot bring myself to watch her do it. No, I do not have a spray. I am going to ask my allergist about one. Thanks, Marge

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Sounds like mucus from allergies. DO you use a sinus spray for allergies,like Nasonex? I find that when I' m on that I have less drainage down the back of my throat. I haven't been able to use it since the wisdom teeth came out, no blowing the nose, no sinus rinsing etc! I'll be glad when I can use it again. The stuff really works

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From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Nicki keckSent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:35 PMTo: asthma Subject: RE: Advice please

I’m always clearing my throat or coughing. People ask me the same thing, but it’s just a part of my asthma, don’t know why. I only take Advair and Zyrtec for daily maintenance and have albuterol. I don’t have any heart problems, so can take it when I need to. Anyway, that’s all I can tell you is that I clear my throat and cough all the time, more so outside or in certain situations.

Have a blessed day,

Nicki

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of MargeSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:46 PMTo: asthma Subject: Advice please

The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate.

There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started again. We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back.

This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I am, but I am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore.

I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I will appreciate it very much.

Marge

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My daughter used a NetiPot to rinse her sinuses when she was having

trouble with allergies while pregnant. Besides being a harmless

thing to do, she swore it helped a lot.

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> Do you use a sinus rinse? My daughter uses one and I just cannot

imagine doing it. I cannot bring myself to watch her do it. No, I

do not have a spray. I am going to ask my allergist about one.

Thanks, Marge

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> MMR

> Advice please

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> The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my

asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping

cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I

have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily

as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have

to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use

my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can

go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will

come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue

inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to

use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end

of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very

fortunate.

>

>

> There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should

use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever

had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On

the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep

clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I

was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water

or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest

felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it

started again. We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the

mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing

center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms

went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most

of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in

my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it

up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again.

Now, it is back.

>

>

> This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can

asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer?

I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I

am, but I am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol,

because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely

necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol

can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am

really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but

it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to

make my chest sore.

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> I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I

will appreciate it very much.

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> Marge

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The nasal sprays never worked for me. I finally went to an ENT after months of constant congestion and found out I had a deviated septum. I had sugery last February and have never had a stuffy nose since.Terry wrote: Sounds like mucus from allergies. DO you use a sinus spray for allergies,like Nasonex? I find that when I' m on that I have less drainage down the back of my throat. I haven't been able to use

it since the wisdom teeth came out, no blowing the nose, no sinus rinsing etc! I'll be glad when I can use it again. The stuff really works Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Nicki keckSent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:35 PMTo: asthma Subject: RE: Advice please I’m always clearing my throat or coughing. People ask me the same thing, but it’s just a part of my asthma, don’t know why. I only take Advair and Zyrtec for daily maintenance and have albuterol. I don’t have any heart problems, so can take it when I need to. Anyway, that’s all I can tell you is that I clear my throat and cough all the time, more so outside or in certain situations. Have a blessed day, Nicki We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of MargeSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:46 PMTo:

asthma Subject: Advice please The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but

that would be the end of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate. There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started again. We went to see my FIL about an

hour away. I had the mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back. This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I am, but I am honestly not sure. I

hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore. I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I will appreciate it very much. Marge No viruses found in

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Yeah I had that surgery too. That was my end sinus surgery. My sinus's are famous breeding grounds for polyps. To this day I've gone under 4 times I believe. When I saw her on Tuesday and she did the Landmark ct, she found more problem areas. I told her they'd have to build for a while, that I couldn't take on any more surgical beatings to my body, I was more concerned of the tear of the sinus lining, and as long as there was NO bone missing there was no need for anymore surgeries, that I was sure once the sinus tissue healed and started using Nasonex again some of that stuff would clear up, Nasonex also helps to keep the polyps to a minimal if you have problems with them.

Glad they fixed it and it does feel good to breath again through your nose doesn't it!

Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of AutumnSent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:40 AMTo: asthma Subject: RE: Advice please

The nasal sprays never worked for me. I finally went to an ENT after months of constant congestion and found out I had a deviated septum. I had sugery last February and have never had a stuffy nose since.Terry <soccer.momverizon (DOT) net> wrote:

Sounds like mucus from allergies. DO you use a sinus spray for allergies,like Nasonex? I find that when I' m on that I have less drainage down the back of my throat. I haven't been able to use it since the wisdom teeth came out, no blowing the nose, no sinus rinsing etc! I'll be glad when I can use it again. The stuff really works

Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Nicki keckSent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:35 PMTo: asthma Subject: RE: Advice please

I’m always clearing my throat or coughing. People ask me the same thing, but it’s just a part of my asthma, don’t know why. I only take Advair and Zyrtec for daily maintenance and have albuterol. I don’t have any heart problems, so can take it when I need to. Anyway, that’s all I can tell you is that I clear my throat and cough all the time, more so outside or in certain situations.

Have a blessed day,

Nicki

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of MargeSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:46 PMTo: asthma Subject: Advice please

The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate.

There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started again. We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back.

This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I am, but I am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore.

I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I will appreciate it very much.

Marge

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IT DOES HELP!!!!!! I highly recommend it! Especially if you've been outside, it helps to keep the sinus infections to a minimal!

Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of queezlesSent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:19 AMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Advice please

My daughter used a NetiPot to rinse her sinuses when she was having trouble with allergies while pregnant. Besides being a harmless thing to do, she swore it helped a lot.>> Do you use a sinus rinse? My daughter uses one and I just cannot imagine doing it. I cannot bring myself to watch her do it. No, I do not have a spray. I am going to ask my allergist about one. Thanks, Marge> > > > > MMR> Advice please> > > The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate.> > > There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started again. We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back. > > > This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I am, but I am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore. > > > I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I will appreciate it very much.> > > Marge> > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------> No viruses found in this incoming message> Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5> http://www.iolo.com > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------> No viruses found in this outgoing message> Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5> http://www.iolo.com>

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I did before I had my wisdom teeth removed, I can't until he feels that opening in my sinus has closed up. It does help. I was afraid I'd drown myself doing it, but it doesn't work like that, follow the directions exactly and you'll be amazed at the results! I even got dh doing it!

Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of MargeSent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 11:56 PMTo: asthma Subject: Re: Advice please

Do you use a sinus rinse? My daughter uses one and I just cannot imagine doing it. I cannot bring myself to watch her do it. No, I do not have a spray. I am going to ask my allergist about one. Thanks, Marge

MMR

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Sounds like mucus from allergies. DO you use a sinus spray for allergies,like Nasonex? I find that when I' m on that I have less drainage down the back of my throat. I haven't been able to use it since the wisdom teeth came out, no blowing the nose, no sinus rinsing etc! I'll be glad when I can use it again. The stuff really works

Terry 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 ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of Nicki keckSent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 1:35 PMTo: asthma Subject: RE: Advice please

I’m always clearing my throat or coughing. People ask me the same thing, but it’s just a part of my asthma, don’t know why. I only take Advair and Zyrtec for daily maintenance and have albuterol. I don’t have any heart problems, so can take it when I need to. Anyway, that’s all I can tell you is that I clear my throat and cough all the time, more so outside or in certain situations.

Have a blessed day,

Nicki

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of MargeSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 10:46 PMTo: asthma Subject: Advice please

The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my asthma 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping cough at age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I have an upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler daily as maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I have to double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal sprays and use my nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I can go back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I will come across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue inhaler and is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my rescue inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end of it. After reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate.

There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I should use my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have ever had. It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor. On the way, I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep clearing my throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was annoying the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or a hard candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest felt a bit heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started again. We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus and was clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center. We were there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I felt fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way. Then it started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I just have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my chest. Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is back.

This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can asthma flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my nebulizer? I know you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like I am, but I am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol, because my cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary because I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect those leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really struggling to breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very annoying to keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest sore.

I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any advice, I will appreciate it very much.

Marge

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Food? Sure there can be. Asthma is mostly an allergic reaction and

if you have an allergy to a particular food or ingredient, then it

could set of an asthma attack. The most common foods are milk, eggs,

peanuts (groundnuts), nuts from trees (including Brazil nuts,

hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts), fish, shellfish (including mussels,

crab and shrimps to name a few.

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> > > > > > The other night, I mentioned that the doctors call my

asthma

> > > > > 'reactive asthma'. I never had asthma until I had whooping

> > cough at

> > > > > age 48. Usually, the only time I have a problem is when I

> have an

> > > > > upper respiratory infection. I use Pulmicort Flexhaler

daily as

> > > > > maintenance. When I have an upper respiratory infection, I

> have to

> > > > > double my Pulmicort, add some antihistamines, nasal

sprays and

> > > use my

> > > > > nebulizer. This usually lasts for about two months and then I

> > can go

> > > > > back to just the Pulmicort Flexhaler. Once in a while, I

> will come

> > > > > across a perfume or some type of chemical, I use my rescue

> > > inhaler and

> > > > > is the end of it. I have had times when I have had to use my

> > rescue

> > > > > inhaler and I don't know why, but that would be the end

of it.

> > After

> > > > > reading many of your posts, I know that I am very fortunate.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > There are times, like right now, when I am not sure if I

> > > should use

> > > > > my nebulizer or not. This is the strangest episode I have

ever

> > had.

> > > > > It started yesterday. I took my grandson to the doctor.

On the

> > way,

> > > > > I started getting some mucus in my chest. I had to keep

> > clearing my

> > > > > throat to get rid of it. Sitting in the waiting room, I was

> > annoying

> > > > > the receptionist. She kept asking me if I wanted water or

a hard

> > > > > candy. Last night, the mucus went away, however, my chest

felt

> > a bit

> > > > > heavy. When I got up this morning, I felt ok. Then it started

> > again.

> > > > > We went to see my FIL about an hour away. I had the mucus

> and was

> > > > > clearing my throat all the way. He is in a nursing center.

> We were

> > > > > there for about three hours. All of my symptoms went away. I

> felt

> > > > > fine/normal. We started home and I was fine most of the way.

> > Then it

> > > > > started again. Right now, I have the mucus in my chest and I

> just

> > > > > have to keep clearing my throat and bringing it up from my

> chest.

> > > > > Early this evening, it seemed to go away again. Now, it is

> back.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > This is becoming very frustrating. I just don't get it. Can

> > asthma

> > > > > flare up and go away on it's own? Should I use my

nebulizer? I

> > know

> > > > > you probably think I am completely stupid and I feel like

I am,

> > > but I

> > > > > am honestly not sure. I hesitate to use the Albuterol,

> because my

> > > > > cardiologist told me to use it only when absolutely necessary

> > > because

> > > > > I have three valves that leak. He said Albuterol can affect

> those

> > > > > leaks. I just don't know. Do I wait until I am really

> > struggling to

> > > > > breathe? I am not struggling or coughing, but it is very

> > annoying to

> > > > > keep clearing my throat and it does begin to make my chest

> sore.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I apologize for this being so long. If anyone has any

> advice, I

> > > > > will appreciate it very much.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Marge

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>