treatment for bronchial asthma

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Q: has anyone here used a mineral lamp for their bronchial asthma and has it helped you?
I am considering buying one but as they are expensive I thoughT I would try and find out how effective they can be with long term use.

I went under one when I had chinese therapy for a chest infection whilst it was effective (even though just the one off treatment) I’m still have my reservations.

Thank you
I would appreciate any comments please.
Carolyn do you have to be so rude young lady?

A: Not only is this definitely useless, it may well risk making your asthma worse. The fumes may act as a trigger. Even steam inhalation has been shown to make things worse!Please do not consider this. If you are having problems with symptom control see your GP. If things are still not going well ask for a referral to a respiratory physician.

Q: I might have asthma?
I am 21 and have never had breathing problems more serious then mild allergies. About three weeks ago I had a pretty serious case of the flu, and developed a cough and wheeze around then. Flu is gone, cough and wheeze is not so I went to my colleges health clinic (the voodoo hut), and after a nurse practicioner listened to my chest I was told I have bronchial asthma and given a steroid inhaler and a breathing treatment.

First of all, do you think its asthman? Second, what doctor should I go to for follow up?

A: If I were you,I would go to your regular doctor and have him or her check you over very carefully! I don’t want to scare you,but I suffer from asthma myself,and you should always take the symptoms of asthma very seriously!! I have an asthma inhaler that I carry on me and I also wear a medical alert bracelet in case I have a severe asthma attack,the medical personnel can just check my medical alert bracelet and see that I am asthmatic! It seems to me that night time is the worst time for me,because even with an inhaler,I tend to cough alot at night! If your asthma is really severe,your doctor may prescribe a,”Nebulizer,”which is basically a breathing treatment that you inhale that has medicine in it and you breathe it in!

Your regular doctor will not only want to listen to your lungs,but he or she will probably be asking you alot of questions about your breathing,what symptoms you had,etc…. If your doctor says that you have to take medicine,PLEASE TAKE YOUR MEDICINE THAT YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBES FOR YOU,IT IS CRUCIAL!! If your doctor thinks that your asthma is severe and they don’t have the expertise to deal with your asthma,they may send you to a specialist just for some tests to see how bad your asthma really is!

One of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS that you can do is to stay away from people who smoke cigarettes,because that really can irritate your bronchial tubes and cause you to really start coughing uncontrollably! I would set up an appointment with your doctor,and have him or her check you over very thoroughly!! I am sending lots of ((((HUGS and PRAYERS YOUR WAY))))) Good Luck!!

Q: glucocorticoid treatment?
this passage is from marks’ medical biochem:

emma wheezer presented in the er 3 days after being discharged from the hospital following a 10 day admission for severe refractory bronchial asthma. she required high dose iv dexametasone for first 8 days of her stay. after 2 more days having oral version of the same drug, she was discharged on substantial pharmacologic doses of this steroid and instructed to return to her physician’s office in 5 days. she now presented with marked polyuria, polydipsia, and muscle weakness. her blood glucose was 275 mg/dL.

why would she be given steroids for that long of a time? aren’t there other drugs available to combat her attack? since you know you’d have increased gluconeogenesis as one took the drug…who wants hyperglycemia to develop in a patient?

A: In theory inhaled steroids and leukotriene modifiers can limit the necessity for systemic steroids, but both are somewhat limited in effect, and both take at least a week, and often longer, to have effect. And it isn’t at all unusual to run across an asthmatic whose disease is so severe that chronic oral steroids are required for life, in addition to the alternatives.
Actually, the useful drug classes are quite limited. We’re all waiting for somebody to build a better mousetrap, but so far, the increasing severity of the disease is at least keeping pace with the advances in treatment.
Yes, diabetes sucks. But not breathing is even worse, and a heck of a lot more urgent. You’d be amazed at how intuitive some people are about how important it is to get air in and out, and how they notice fairly quickly when it isn’t happening. As a matter of fact, Emma probably was measuring her PEFR’s, and even before she felt she was short of breath, she knew it was coming. Likewise, you can be sure she went home not just with the oral dexamethasone but also with a rescue inhaler, and probably with a steroid inhaler and a leukotriene modifier as well. It wouldn’t even be surprising to find an anticholinergic inhaler in her purse.

Q: how does a Dr determine if your cough needs antibiotics or not?
What is the criteria? I have a very sore throat and a cough, im filled up with very thick mucus its a light coffee color (sorry to be gross) there was even some blood in the mucus once.. I have a prescription a doctor gave me a while back for z-pac, Zithromax, but i never filled it.. I think i should fill the script and take it now before I get worse, what do you think? i get this bronchial stuff about once a year, and the doctors never successfully treat it, ususally i cough for 6 weeks or more, and suffer, while i take all types of syrups and asthma treatments etc…. In the past i have been given antibiotics, and I think it has worked sometimes but not always.

A: Hi Gregg

Here are some ideas to heal the issue.

Aromatherapy: Inhalations with bergamot, thyme, lavender, benzoin, tea tree, geranium, and lemon can help soothe symptoms. Lemon essential oil can also be used as a gargle.

Diet: Drink lots of fluids, especially pure filtered water, diluted fresh organic vegetable juices, warm broths, and light soups. To relieve pain, take two tablespoons of honey with a squeeze of warm lemon juice and sip slowly. If you are taking antibiotics, eat plain, organic yogurt with live cultures to protect healthy intestinal flora.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of cleavers and echinacea in equal parts and take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. As an alternative, you can also drink a hot infusion made from equal parts of dried elder flower, yarrow, and peppermint throughout the day. Hot peppers, raw garlic horseradish root, or onions will speed up the process tremendously as well.

For Coughs

For cough with mucus, make a tea of 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, a pinch of clove, and a pinch of cinnamon powder in one cup of water. In addition, gargle a solution made from one pinch of salt and two pinches of tumeric powder added to glass of water.

Diet: Eat whole foods, especially lots of raw fruits and vegetables. Also avoid mucus-producing foods, such as sugar, salty foods, dairy products, and starches. In cases of dry cough unrelated to other conditions, umeboshi plum paste can be very soothing.

You can also make a cough syrup from eight ounces of warm pineapple juice and two teaspoons of honey. The bromelain in the pineapple juice is activated by the honey. As an alternative, mix the juice of one lemon with two tablespoons of glycerine, then add 12 teaspoons of honey and stir before each use. Take one teaspoon every 30 minutes, reducing as needed. (Do not refrigerate.)

Another useful kitchen remedy is to slice an onion into a deep bowl and cover in honey, letting stand overnight. The next morning, strain the mixture of juice and honey and take one teaspoon four or five times a day.

Best of health to you

Q: What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?
1.What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?

A.When an immune disorder becomes very severe, it becomes an autoimmune disease.
B.An immune disorder occurs when the immune system does not function properly. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
C.An immune disorder is the overreaction of the immune system to substances that are not dangerous. An autoimmune disease occurs when germs affect the immune system.
D.An immune disorder is a disease caused by germs, such as pollen or dust. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
2.An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to

A.dust.
B.a substance in the environment.
C.carbohydrates in food.
D.an autoimmune disease.
3.During an asthma attack, the

A.bronchial airways narrow and become clogged with mucus.
B.bronchial airways constrict in response to environmental stimuli.
C.lining of the air passages swell and become inflamed.
D.All of the above
4.All of the following are good steps to take to avoid an allergic reaction except

A.avoiding substances you are allergic to.
B.washing sheets and blankets weekly.
C.cleaning bathrooms and kitchens to avoid molds.
D.taking long-term control drugs every day.
5.Which of the following is not an example of an autoimmune disease?

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.type 1 diabetes
C.multiple sclerosis
D.AIDS
6.Most allergies and autoimmune diseases can be

A.prevented.
B.treated with medication.
C.eliminated with stress management techniques.
D.reduced by avoiding allergens.
7.Which of the following suggestions is not an important step to take if you are diagnosed with an immune or autoimmune disease?

A.Follow your treatment plan without asking any questions.
B.Let your doctor know if new symptoms occur.
C.Be honest with your doctor.
D.Learn about medications and medical tests necessary for your condition
8.Match the following terms to their definitions.
1.itchy swellings on the skin caused by allergies to foods or certain drugs
2.an autoimmune disease in which the immune system begins to destroy the linings of the joints
3.a disease in which the immune system attacks the cells of the body that it would normally protect
4.a disorder that causes the airways to become narrow and clogged with mucus
5.a disease in which the joints of the skeleton wear out as a person ages

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.autoimmune disease
C.asthma
D.hives
E.osteoarthritis

A: Do your own homework.

You – FAIL

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