Re: Glosrary of terms again for new members :)

[Guest guest]

You forgot " lightweight " - a person who complains about allergies but

only has to take flonase or allegra to keep their symptoms under

control.

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> Funny terms made up by group members through the years:

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> 1. putty = goopy mucus lungs produce. Can be coughed up and used

> to tile bathtubs etc...

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> 2. evil candy = all cortisol-derivative medications but especially

> prednisone, IV solumedrol etc...

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> 3. extra evil candy = Decadron

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> 4. Super Glue = another word for Xolair

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> 5. Asthma fairy = small critter that waves a magic wand and can

> make you produce more putty without notice. Also makes you sob.

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> 6. SOB = short of breath

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> 7. Peak flow meter = 1) useful tool to measure lung fxn and track

> progress of disease or 2) a little toy to play with like a kazoo

> 3) a means to amuse pulmonologists/allergists and well-

intentioned

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> ER docs.

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> 8. Miracle (that you don't have any problems getting approved by

> insurance or getting them to pay for your Xolair.)

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