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Here's to Your Health:  Asthma  |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 29 2009 : 5:38:43 PM
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does anyone know of anything that will elevate an asthma attack some. i just can't seem to kick this one and i dont want to take anymore meds right now
Karen ^_^
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:49:56 AM
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Hi Karen, how are you this am?? didn't see your post until today. I have had asthma most of my life, and have been looking for a natural treatment. I just read yesterday that smoking(yup smoking) mullein will help. haven't tried it yet, think I might just to check it out.
Hope you are feeling much better this am. hugs Phyllis |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:56:53 AM
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My mom had asthma really bad all her life. Sometimes drinking hot, black coffee gave her some relief during an attack.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 1:29:22 PM
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hmm, ill have to try those. thanks. i was actually good this morning until the smoke from the wild fires started to drift south in my store. vicks seems to help some for the time being anyways.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 3:49:01 PM
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| Hi Karen, glad you were better this am. I know that smoke really makes it hard. just wanted to say I'm no advocating the smoking thing, just found it interesting. coffee sometimes will help. what kind of meds are you on? not meaning to get too personal. I have less difficulty when i use the inhaled steroids, but I really don't like to take them. make sure and stay well hydrated. take care Phyllis |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 4:01:21 PM
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i actually quit smoking 7 months ago you would have thought it would help.
right now, i cant take much of anything, i have an allergiest appointment Monday and they want my system clean. i have used albuterol, inhalers and on a nebulizer but honestly sometimes they seem to make it worse. i have been taking prednisone (which i hate, i had to take 60 milligrams for almost two years so i understand anyone's hesitance towards steroids of any type) i'm leery of advair but have one. something that says asthma related deaths isn't something im ok using really. and we are trying to find an allergy medication since singular seemed to stop working. some doctors have told me i have asthma others no. apparently im a mystery to them cause they keep giving me stuff to try. i'm really trying to get away from taking stuff. in a lot of ways i think its making worse.
Karen ^_^
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:29:20 PM
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I've got kind of a borderline asthma diagnosis too. I never have real serious asthma attacks, but when my allergies are acting up or I have a cold I find it hard to draw a full breath. "Reactive airways" is the term I've heard.
Someone with bad asthma recommended a tea to me. It's sold at many health food stores. The brand name is Traditional Medicine, and the "flavor" is Breathe Easy. I find that if I drink it several times a day my breath comes easier. Licorice is one of the main ingredients. I think it just soothes the airways and relieves some of the irritation. It's not a medication, so you don't have to worry about interactions or false results on a test.
I was prescribed an Advair inhaler first thing (they literally gave me one as soon as I failed the asthma test). But it creeped me out (heart racing, dizzy feeling) so I stopped using it. I do take Fexofenadine for allergies (generic of one of the big ones, maybe Claritin). Over the counter loratidine worked for me too for awhile. |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:30:23 PM
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| Hey, sorry. I just noticed that I typed the brand name in wrong above. It's Traditional Medicinals, not Traditional Medicine. |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:39:29 PM
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i tried one breathing tea before and i have to say it was the worst taste i have ever had. how is traditional medicinals? i can't imagine toobad if you can get a couple cups down a day.
Karen ^_^
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 05:37:18 AM
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I don't find the taste unpleasant. It's strong, but not gross. I like licorice, so that probably helps.
They recommend adding honey, and that improves the taste too. |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 11:19:29 AM
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Hey Karen, I know what you mean about the Advair, I figure any time you have to list death as a possible side effect, I want to avoid it myself. LOL. Have you tried stinging nettle? probably need to wait until the allergy tests, but might be worth a try. I'm currently trying to drink an infusion daily but I forget some days. It's supposed to be good for allergies, plus it really high in magnesium, potassium, calcium and other goodies. I don't particularly like the taste, I have heard folks say, it's tastes so green!! well, I'm not too fond of green. LOL. but I add a little mint and I can drink it.
hope you can find something to help soon. it's no fun struggling to breathe. hugs Phyllis |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 11:29:03 AM
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I have asthma, daughter & son with it, moms, uncles... you get the picture. Here is what I do
1. Sip any type of hot tea with local honey ( soothes throat and causes you to slow down breathing)
2. SIT ~ do not do more than absolutly necessary
3. Yep nettle infusions. I drink a quart a day and have seen a BIG differance
4. Lots of water and/or fresh juice - flushes out toxins
5. When it is bad I take a hot bath with dead sea salts and euclyptus ois ( use epsom salts if no dead sea salts). Salts pull toxins from the body and euclyptus will help you open up
5. Humidifier
6. Slow easy breathing
Remember you need to gently nurture yourself. There are no quick fixes. I can tell you that up until 3 years ago I would be in the hospital 4 or 5 times a year with problems. TONS of steroids and inhalers. Now I do not take any meds. Just herbs!
live well,
Tamara
www.thegoodearthfarm.com
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" http://thegoodearthfarm.blogspot.com follow me!
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 12:10:53 PM
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oh wow, thanks guys. there's some good advice here to try out. i look forward to giving it a shot.
call me silly, but what exactly is an infusion? is it a tea or something different?
Karen ^_^
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 1:18:41 PM
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My bad... I should have explained. An infusion is a little differant than tea.
With an infusion you take a larger amount of the herb and pour hot water over it and let it set (infuse) for at least 4 hours. I usually take 1/2 cup of nettle and put it in a quart jar and cover with hot water, put on a lid and let it infuse overnight. Next morning strain and transfer into container and then drink through out the day. I add a teaspoon of mint into the nettle just before covering with hot water. Sweeten with honey and enjoy..
live well,
Tamara
www.thegoodearthfarm.com
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children" http://thegoodearthfarm.blogspot.com follow me!
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 4:12:30 PM
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Tamara, no meds at all now?? Hot dog, I think I just learned to appreciate the taste of nettles. LOL. that is a half cup of dried nettles? that is what I'm using. thanks for all the good info. I'm going to try to increase my nettle intake and cut out dairy(a real weakness for me) to see if it helps the asthma and arthritis.
Karen good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing. Hugs Phyllis |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - May 01 2009 : 5:39:27 PM
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I don't know if this will help but...I sometimes have bronchitis and I find that using a dry salt air inhaler really helps. It has no chemicals to make you feel weird. It's based on the theory that people who work in salt mines have a very low incidence of respiratory problems. I didn't believe it till I tried it. Don't know how it would work for asthma but you might want to check it out...
Cindy |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 8:51:04 PM
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thanks tamara. kinda wish i had some of that now. i know if i keep talking it helps sometimes cause im not thinking about it. thinking about it only makes it worse.
phyllis,i try to stay away from dairy too and yeah it's hard. i'm a cheesehead! but t never fails i want ice cream when i cant breath. i've actually been hearing a lot about how dairy is bad for you lately. theone thing that got my attention was that it was said tht humans are the only animal to never be weened off of milk. pretty interesting, but again i like cheese.
i use to get this chinese herbal catalog. i'll have to see if i can find it again. but they sold a tea that helped with night time respiratory problems. i have to wonder why night time though? i have seen that brought up before other places, but no one has been able to explain why it would make a difference.
cindy, thats pretty cool about the salt mines. i've never heard of a dry salt inhaler, where would ou get one from?
Karen ^_^
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 9:46:44 PM
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Karen--I got my salt air inhaler from a catalog called Gaim but I don't think they carry it anymore. if you go to www.IsabellaCatalog.com , they also carry one.
Cindy |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 9:52:25 PM
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sweet, thank you, seems worth a try. i really want to be away from as many medications as possible. it seems they just make things worse., thats a neat site too.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 4:17:23 PM
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| Hey Karen, wasn't today your allergy testing? How'd it go? that's so much fun isn't it? Hope all went well. Phyllis |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 4:48:23 PM
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hi phyllis, unfortunitly we had to reschedual for tomorrow. long story short i took a medicine i wasn't supposed to that i wasnt told about.
but thank you for remembering ill let you know tomorrow how it goes.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 5:00:29 PM
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| ah, I'm sorry to hear that. here you were so careful and they forgot to tell about something, and you have to pay the price. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. oh, that salt inhaler looks interesting doesn't it, I may have to order one myself. take care Phyllis |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2009 : 5:13:22 PM
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i know i thought it was pretty neat. right now im trying to find a place that sells nettle. after all the good words here i was looking for some, and can't really find anything to buy but found even more praise for it. thanks so much
Karen ^_^
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 3:26:34 PM
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so i went in today for my allergy testing, and i left angry and hopeful.
angry because apartently i have to wait three years between testing for allergies and my three year mark isnt up until 5-23 which means i have to go back again in three weeks.
hopeful because this doctor has some other suggestions and options to work on. one problem i may have is a vocal cord spasm cutting off air.
so i have some more testing to do, but having someone believe me is always nice and even better when they think further than the imediate.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
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Tn.Earthmama
True Blue Farmgirl
451 Posts
Phyllis
Englewood
Tennessee
451 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 4:30:01 PM
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| Hi Karen, sorry for yet another delay. I didn't know you had to wait 3 yrs between testing. it's been years and years since I had it done. glad the doc has some ideas, how is he going to check for the other problems? glad at least he(or she) is listening. take care , hugs phyllis |
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Miss2Missus
True Blue Farmgirl
407 Posts
Karen
Asheville
NC
USA
407 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2009 : 4:33:55 PM
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yeah i didnt know either, but my insurance has had a lot of changes. i'm being referred to yet another specialist to check about my vocal chords.
Karen ^_^
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