Respiratory Diseases

2006-10-21 13:10:09 · 9 answers · asked by Leogelio B 1

My boyfriend has had asthma and allergies since he was a kid, and I hate seeing him sniffle and snort and have trouble breathing. He treats the asthma and tries to treat the allergies but they still bother him. Any suggestions for a good medicine he can try? He has seasonal allergies as well as specific allergies ( smoke, cigarettes, cats, etc.) He stays as far from each one as possible.

2006-10-21 09:18:33 · 9 answers · asked by mindy976 1

2006-10-21 09:04:57 · 10 answers · asked by lexcoat 1

2006-10-21 06:01:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was diagnosed with Tuberculosis infection (not the Tuberculosis disease) about 5 years ago. I am not currently on any treatment / medication for it though I was prescribed some but I had stopped taking it, which I now know is bad after doing some research because it increases the my chances of developing Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis. I am going in for a medical examination for a messenger clerk position with the city library on Monday, Oct. 23. We are required to fill out a report of medical history for non-sedentary positions and on the form it mentioned tuberculosis. I was wondering if having the Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis will actually effect my chance as of being hired at a city library? Thank you!

2006-10-21 04:57:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 04:21:14 · 8 answers · asked by rjf1961 1

my nose has been stuffy all week long,do you know ways to get rid of it?

2006-10-21 02:12:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing an essay on the Lungs and bronchitis and I came across a website that says " Chronic Obstructive Pulmanory Disease" Refers to 2 lung diseases Chronic Bronchitis and emphysema which is obstruction to the airflow. I know about bronchitis, but I was wondering if there is a difference between the two. thanks

2006-10-21 01:12:09 · 12 answers · asked by natashalovea 3

My son has asthma, which usually only appears when he has a cold.

For the past couple of weeks he's had a permanently blocked nose and a frequent cough. But I'm confused - I thought asthma was usually accompanied by a dry cough, whereas his is quite "phlegmy" - when he wakes up coughing, it seems like he has to clear his pipes and then he can go back to sleep.

What are other people's experiences. I'd just like to understand this condition better.

(And please don't tell me to see the doctor, as obviously we already have).

2006-10-21 00:51:41 · 11 answers · asked by Hello Dave 6

My Mum was diagnosed with pulmonary fibroses in January. It was not a good result. She has been on medication since then but has suffered a lot of side effects. She has now decided that the side effects are not worth it. She wants quality not quantity of life. She is 78. I love her so I will support her decision, even though it is not what I want. It is not my life so I can't be selfish. I want her here forever. Anyone dealt with this before (pulmonary fibrosis)

2006-10-21 00:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by jojammum48 4

When can a person declare himself, his lungs, and brain to be clean after having left smoking, with no residual nicotine ?

2006-10-20 22:39:08 · 2 answers · asked by raseema 3

2006-10-20 21:03:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hospitalized for 8 weeks with recurrent pneumonia and excessive pleural fluid was removed three times. Last time could not be removed. Fluid/gel-like keeps recurring to the point that the left lung is completely colapsed and right lung has about 1/2 functional space left. Some fluid surrounding the heart as well. Physicians advise that further invasive attempts would probably not be successful, would be painful and the odds of recurrence are high. So, no more options. Family moved her to Hospice. What can I watch for in terms of signs and symptoms as disease progresses. I want to be able to comfort her as much as possible AND I want to be able to notify family when she is getting close. If you have experience with this -- knowledge or have gone through it as a patient of caregiver, I would appreciate your thoughts and advice. Thank you.

2006-10-20 13:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by pamela 2

i tried to tell her it makes me sick to work different shifts every week, i asked if she could rotate these midnight shifts with everyone in our department she refused. i got called in the administration office for having a poor attitude i explained to them and they refused to change it, told me i could leave if i didn't like it i have worked at this facility for a total of 23 years. please help me

2006-10-20 12:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by Linda C 1

My daughter is always sick and we can never get an answer to why or even find a doctor that asks why. They just treat her for what she currently has and that's the end of it. They have never thought what is causing this otherwise healthy five year old to have strep, pneumonia, broncitious, and ear infections. Are there questions I should be asking that I'm not? Some people tell me she will outgrow it and eventually she will be fine, but I can't take the sleepless nights and worring anymore.

2006-10-20 12:42:47 · 13 answers · asked by Nuttinbtr2do 2

I am considering getting the procedure done to improve my nose breathing, its always stuffy and its not just the allergies. I have heard some surgeons do it with general anesthetic others with local anesthetic - what the best option?
Peace,

2006-10-20 10:24:08 · 1 answers · asked by George 3

2006-10-20 10:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by rmbpgs411 1

2006-10-20 09:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by Jesse 1

2006-10-20 07:46:35 · 5 answers · asked by cjlanphear 1

My child of 6 years is taking Pulmicort brown inhaler, I want she try the Pulmicort Respules but her GP says her asthma is not that bad to be given the Respules. Can anyone tell me how bad my child's asthma need to be in order to be prescribed the Respules? Thanks

2006-10-20 04:47:08 · 9 answers · asked by susi 3

2006-10-20 03:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by go4er59808 1

2006-10-20 01:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by KB 1

2006-10-19 20:46:25 · 4 answers · asked by globe trotter from dun 1

2006-10-19 20:05:23 · 7 answers · asked by Mitesh C 1

I am 21 years old, its about 80 percent of hearing that i have lost for the past hour or so....does anyone know?

2006-10-19 19:10:58 · 7 answers · asked by Kristin N 2

this has been a on going problem,several repair attemps, but ceiling has crumbeled over toliet ,I have a large garbage bag tacked up to keep the leak from raining down on my head and my daughters head, and we have had to use a umberella a couple of times , different attempts to trace leak several found. now mantinance just says it's the guys fault above me when he take a running soak bath (what) after I gave the management office my verbal reading of my concern,along with a copy for my file two days ago, no one has even come to look at the problem. I on a fixed income and in a wheelchair and agency is trying to help me move, but what should I legally be doing ?

2006-10-19 18:10:22 · 3 answers · asked by boo-boo 2

2006-10-19 17:27:24 · 9 answers · asked by ladynamedjane 5

I started sneezing yesterday, and I'm still sniffly today. I plan on going to the movies tomorrow night with some friends. How do I make the cold go away really fast?

2006-10-19 10:27:34 · 8 answers · asked by Michael 1

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2006-10-19 09:14:49 · 9 answers · asked by tafe04 1

2006-10-19 08:32:26 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous