steroid inhaler

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In a message dated 2/16/99 2:06:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,

deesand41@... writes:

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Dear Jeanne,

Thanks for responding to my email concerning communicating with doctors.

I use Vanceril 84mccg Double strength

2 puffs two times a day and Proventil 7GM 2 puff four times a day.

I am home " sick " today. My peak flow is holding at 280. It never gets

better than 300 even on a good day.Below 200 on bad days.

I think you are right, I need to change doctors. I guess I just needed

someone else to say it. Thanks

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So sorry you're not feeling well. My son is home today sick too, coughing and

his cough is getting harsher. I was thinking that maybe you can go to a

different inhaled steroid, such as flovent and use a higher strength and

eliminate some of your puffs...unfortunately, our son still needs the higher

strength and 4 puffs now daily, 220 strength. Please change doctors until YOU

find the one that understands you and your asthma. Don't be afraid of trying

a couple more doctors until you find the right one for you. Been there done

that for my son....at times they aren't bad doctors, we just didn't click.

Your peak flow is so low, unless you are using a kind that usually scores low,

my 14 year old son can now blow 400-450 daily, on non asthma days. Another

doctor should be able to get your peak flow up which will give you more

energy, hang in there....(((((HUGS))))) Jeanne

[Guest guest]

Dear Jeanne,

Thanks for responding to my email concerning communicating with doctors.

I use Vanceril 84mccg Double strength

2 puffs two times a day and Proventil 7GM 2 puff four times a day.

I am home " sick " today. My peak flow is holding at 280. It never gets

better than 300 even on a good day.Below 200 on bad days.

I think you are right, I need to change doctors. I guess I just needed

someone else to say it. Thanks

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