Re: asthma/arthritis/inflammatory disease

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My uncle was severely asthmatic as a boy and consequently his family

moved to New Mexico to help him control it. My grandfather (his

father) and my great-grandmother were also severely asthmatic, so I

guess I'm just pre-disposed to it. I hope my kids don't suffer like

I have, but medicine has progressed significantly and I don't think

they will. (Yes, my wife is the one who is pregnant and is doing

well, thanks for asking. Looks like another boy, but at 14 weeks it

is hard to say for sure).

No family history of arthritis. I am curious if there is a

connection somehow in your family. Will be a subject for further

research.

My asthma has taken a turn for the worse, too, as a cold front has

moved through. I'm going to put in some time on the treadmill

tonight regardless. May have to use the albuterol first, though.

Have a good night, all.

I'm so glad this group has provided a forum for such interesting

discussion and thougtfulness. It really keeps me encouraged a lot

of times.

Clear breathing.

Greg

> Greg, I was interested in your post about inflammation. I'm the

ONLY

> asthmatic in my family and I haven't been able to figure it out.

A

> few months ago, though, I realized that all the women on my

mother's

> side for about 4 generations back have had arthritis. I'd love

> someone to do a genetic study on my family. I've been wondering

if

> one side of my family has some sort of inflammatory gene and that

> somehow, mixed with my dad's DNA, I came out with asthma as an

> inflammatory response. I'm also the only one who's allergic to

any

> real degree. oh, by the way, how's your wife doing? I think I

> remember you telling us she's pregnant (hopefully I'm not

mistaking

> you with someone else!)

>

> Hopefully the cost of Xolair will go down as it becomes more

widely

> available as a treatment for other allergic processes. I also

hope

> the mechanism of delivery will be simpler, like having the serum

come

> premixed. Who knows.

>

> FYI I had to attend a meeting today in the upper story of a county

> building. Room musty and must have had mold b/c within 10 minutes

my

> nasal passages were blocked and I had a headache. More than three

> hours later I'm still trying to get my allergic response under

> control. Chest tight. I started out at a deficit b/c of the

change

> in the barometric pressure overnight, so I'm not happy. Not

reaching

> for pred, though...keeping my fingers crossed.

>

> Take care all,

>

> Addy