Glosrary of terms again for new members :)

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Funny terms made up by group members through the years:

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

to tile bathtubs etc...

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

prednisone, IV solumedrol etc...

3. extra evil candy = Decadron

4. Super Glue = another word for Xolair

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

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

6. SOB = short of breath

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

ER docs.

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

insurance or getting them to pay for your Xolair.)