worse places to live with asthma?
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Fairfax, Virginia and Lakewood, New Jersey.  Lots of pollen and tree molds will exacerbate your asthma problem.
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I had one, it did not work for me. I attended a Buteyko clinic and my Asthma has definitely improved.
257410
You mean what are some things that trigger asthma?. I would say being around smokers, coming out of the cold into a warm room, seasons, and exercise. Asthma is not only common in children but in adults later on in life. Visit the below website for more info.
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You need to use your Ventolin for relief of symptoms and another i use asmacorte or becloforte as a preventer, don't just take it for a few days at a time, this is a lifetime thing! When using any inhaler always brush and or rinse your mouth out as using them and steroids can cause oral thrush. Prednisolone is great for when you have a bad bout of asthma and should be taken as directed by your Dr and not used long term as it can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, thinning of the skin, mood swings. The smoking will more than likely cause an attack, i always ask people not to smoke round me, not sure if you can do that with the people you work with. If you follow and keep up your asthma treatment yes you can live a normal life, i have been asthmatic since i was 1 year old, i am now 40. I do sports, had children, travel, live a normal life. You be in control of the asthma, not the asthma in control of you!
1090698
Asthma, like allergies, can be "grown out of"....however, there's no age limit on developing or growing out of either....they can get better or worse depending on what you're sensitive to, pollution and the climate/city you live in.
857858
Bonita Springs, Florida is a bike ride to the Gulf and if you find the right area, it's very cheap to live there.  My mother rents a 2br 1bath house out for $750 a month.  I lived there myself for a year.  Now I live in Fort Myers.  I have psoriasis and can't take cold weather either.  The ocean really helps... and so does sunshine.  It never really gets cold here.   If it gets below 60°, I build a fire.
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Maybe :-)\n\nIf there is something in your home to which you are allergic it could be the house.\n\nNew carpet, mold, plants, smoke, pets, and new paneling can all be sources of allergic reaction. \n\nGot to a hotel for a couple nights and see if you feel better.  There are certain chains that offer allergy-free rooms with air purifiers.  If you feel a lot better then you will need to figure out what is in your home that is causing the problem.\n\nAfter you have located and removed the problem only then would I recommend a HEPA air purifier. \n\nIf the hotel visit does not help it may be that you are unwinding from a tough day.\n\nBest of luck!
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start a journal write down every thing you do and find out every thing you can that bothers you.if at all possible remove these polutants from your life .get several Hepa filters place one in your bedroom the other in the main room of your house. never turn them off except to clean them or repair. you may even need to move to a cleaner enviroment . the doctors only treat the symptoms as every one is bothered by something different. if you are to improve the quality of your life you must do all the hard work your self to find what is making you ill . Best of luck to you . also go to utopiasilver.com purchase the advanced formula my wife was home bound for 8 years the info I gave you we did plus we found the healing propertys of collidal silver. she is now in good health and has taken this formula every day for the past 5 years.
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I would not move to Western Oregon. We are the grass seed capital of the world. I suffer from allergies but never knew how bad until I had been there before and they are the worst they have ever been. Talk to your doctor about getting a Kenollogg (sp?) shot in the summer. That is what I do and it seems to help quite a bit. My suggestion....move to the desert unless you are allergic to dust. Good luck!
420798
Definitely, asthma attacks can be frightening, especially the severe attacks.\n\nI have had asthma since I was born.  I have been on every medication imaginable.  'and still, when I have a bad attack, I practically want to scratch a hole in my neck or through my chest to breath.  I imagine it is pretty similar to almost drowning, over and over and over...
685735
This is a very vague question -- it could be anything from anxiety attacks to asthma.  Go talk to your doctor, since even *mild* untreated asthma can be fatal.  Don't accept medical advice from anyone on here.
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Some people claim that changing climates make them flare up more, and the cold weather doesn't usually help.  Someplace where it is pretty mild year round is good.  Arizona tends to be the place people go for consistent weathe, but I think it gets a little too hot.  I love in Southern California (OC to be specific) and it never gets colder than 50 and most summer days are about 90 (if you are closer to the beach it is cooler, if you are inland more you can hit those 100 plus temps quite a bit).  But you also need to go where you have access to doctors.  You don't want to move to too small of a community, because if a doctor isn't helping you want to be able to visit others to get second opinions.  Also you want things to be convenient, so if you are having a bad day you don't have to travel far.  Also you probably don't want to live somewhere where you have to depend to much on public transportation because you don't want to have to walk a lot on a bad day.  However, there are people with arthritis who live everywhere and they manage!! I suggest you go where your heart takes you, but just check out the availability of doctors and all the modern conveniences first.
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I hate to disagree with cute girl, but asthma is a ventilation issue, not an oxygenation issue. A dry climate may help. Also, I'd stay away from highly populated areas with alot of air pollution, if possible.\n I would reccommend seeing an asthma specialist if you have not done so. There are many factors that affect asthma patients, so there is no "right" answer that fits everyone.
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I have asthma and was a cop for 18 years.  I went to work at the sherriff dept and was a deputy for 2 more years.  As long as you can control your asthma with an inhaler you should have no problem.  There are times it was hard because of the asthma, but you can be hired.
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Any stressor can make fibromyalgia pain worse, so yes - dampness and those terrible floors are going to cause problems for you!\n\nFibromyalgia is a neurological disorder of hypersensitivity. We perceive EVERYTHING more strongly than we should, on every level. So the tiniest things build up to be big deals, and big things can become crushing problems.\n\nI was diagnosed in 1993, and my little girl (now 16) was diagnosed in 1999. What I've found most effective is to take control of absolutely everything I can in our environment, in order to let our bodies build up better reserves to deal with the stressors we can't control.\n\nOf course, "environment" means everything from the air we breathe to the people we interact with. The place to start is at home, and you've already realized that the floors in your home are part of the problem!\n\nIs there any chance of moving? You've been there for a year, so maybe your lease is up or about to renew?\n\nIf not, perhaps you could put down carpets with lots of padding? That's going to increase your allergy load if you have allergy problems, but you have to weigh which gives you more trouble and make a decision based on that. \n\nIf you can't afford to professionally recarpet the place, don't worry - join your local Freecycle list(s) (see http://freecycle.org/ . I see people giving away gently used carpet and rugs all the time! If you're not too picky about making the whole apartment match, you can at least improve the impact of the floors on your body.\n\nI could (and have, elsewhere) go on and on and on about environmental control, but I don't want to bore you :-) I really hope that you're able to get some relief. Let me know how you're doing!
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I have asthma too, because of my husband's cat. I hate to say it, but he should consider not having cats in the future.\n\nThe coughing is a sign of asthma, and just because he has it (the cats would certainly trigger it)  doesn't mean he is going to have a debilitating attack. My "asthma attacks" consist of coughing. Sometimes after a long workout, I might wheeze.\n\nHe should talk to his doctor about how to best manage it... but he's not going to sieze up and stop breathing on you...having a rescue inhaler available might ease your fears, so you should ask to have on in your house for him.
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Not necessarily, but they will have easier access to cigarettes... (i.e. stealin' them from mom's purse etc.)  I know that's what we used to do...)  Maybe you should smoke outside and keep the cigarettes hidden.  Second hand smoke can cause serious asthma and in rare cases that asthma can cause brain damage or death in young kids.  I know because I was just involved in a court case where this happend to a little girl, so be careful.