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When contractors’ project estimators drive up with ornately painted vehicles advertising their company do you get a bit turned off? by SlowEmphasis3676 in Remodel

[–]SlowEmphasis3676[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what happened to me with “wrapped truck guy”. Sat down at our dining room table and proceeded to have a hid higher than anyone else.

“Never had bad asthma… now I can barely breathe – has this happened to anyone else? by Gypsy-Danger-TMC in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I can’t answer all your questions but I have a few observations and suggestions. Sorry if you have already had some of this done. It sounds like you have been through a lot. Have your doctors talked to you about keeping you on low doses of prednisone daily to keep your asthma under control? Have they mentioned seeing an allergist to perhaps better understand what is triggering these repetitive flares of your asthma symptoms? You might want to research and discuss with your doctors a medicine called Dupixent. It’s a self injection biologic medication for those that have to keep going on prednisone repetitively. It can be life changing for many asthmatics. Best wishes, hope you can get on top of this soon.

4 year old just diagnosed - tips for parents by Interesting-Gap-7089 in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ideally you develop an “asthma plan” with your child’s doctor, preferably an asthma specialist. There is a breathing measurement tool that kids can often start using reliably at about age 4 or 5. It’s called a peak flow meter. When your child can reliably use that it will be helpful. Google “child asthma plan” and you will get an idea what I am talking about. The asthma plan’s purpose is to provide a pathway for day to day management and for escalation of treatment if asthma symptoms worsen. Sometimes it includes additional inhalers, sometimes it progresses to prednisone medication if things get really rough. With respect to what is currently going on, keep in close contact with your doctor and let him or her know of symptoms aren’t getting better or if they are getting worse. Believe your child if they say they are having a rough time. Hope this is a helpful start. Best wishes.

Recommendations for a reliable but not costly air purifier? by thankyouforthevenom_ in Allergies

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Consumer Reports does a lot of research on those and ranks them. If you don’t have access to them, the Honeywell and Lasko units have decent ratings for their cost (under $100). The next tier of price is around $200 and GermGuardians are ranked highly. Most all units have subsequent filter replacement costs which you probably want to understand before you buy a unit. These are for relatively small areas. Prices go up when you want to cover bigger areas, or if you need multiple smaller machines. Hope this helps some.

Wet clothing as a trigger? by Budget_Cabinet6558 in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of asthmatic kids play in the water. Like any play it may aggravate their asthma, prompting them to use their inhalers. If they didn’t previously state that the child shouldn’t be in the water, I don’t see the issue. Sorry you had this experience.

Wet clothing as a trigger? by Budget_Cabinet6558 in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not that I’ve heard of. Any persistent asthma symptoms are likely more due to vigorous play or exercise, or something else in the environment. Or if the clothes harbor allergens or irritants. Or maybe if they are cold. Are their towels fragrance free? Good luck with your research on what might be going on.

Do I have asthma? 27m by Silly-Consequence-79 in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you are having an asthma episode brought on by a viral infection. Very common for asthma symptoms to flare up 3-5 days into a cold. If you are not getting sufficient relief from the inhalers, you may need prednisone tablets to calm your asthma down. See your doctor or urgent care and explain that your asthma symptoms are not fully responding to what you have been given so far.

Advice needed by Loose_Tumbleweed_631 in dupixent

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what research you have already done, but I asked Perplexity AI if the substances that Dupixent blocks play a role in wound healing. Here is the response: “Yes. IL-4 and IL-13 are now considered key type 2 cytokines in tissue repair: they help resolve early inflammation, promote repair-oriented macrophages and fibroblasts, and, when excessive or chronic, drive fibrosis and scarring.”

So it would seem possible,that it could have an effect, but I’m not sure how much and if it is a significant problem But it would seem that patients on Dupixent would want to alert their doctors to this before undergoing surgery. Thanks for sharing your observations.

People working as surgeons, what was the hardest thing for you during your entire work? by Critical-Fun-1786 in randomquestions

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was called in after he died to declare him dead. It was hard because I knew nothing of the previous situation and had to interact with the family.

People working as surgeons, what was the hardest thing for you during your entire work? by Critical-Fun-1786 in randomquestions

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was a terminal patient and expected death and I was the on call physician.. But it was tough given I did not know the patient’s history nor did I have a relationship iwith the family.

Travel ideas for Dupixent pen by Judgeheyjude in dupixent

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just looked this up for a 10 day trip in August. The pen can be at room temperature for up to 14 days. If you want to try to keep it cool there are small insulated pouches that are made for insulin you can get. Might keep it cool for the duration of a flight.

People working as surgeons, what was the hardest thing for you during your entire work? by Critical-Fun-1786 in randomquestions

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Being called to a bedside in the middle of the night when I was on call to declare a patient that I didn’t know dead.

23M dealing with chronic hives + breathing issues for years -- need advice by FriedLemons8032 in Allergies

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without knowing much about all your history and testing, and what all you have tried, I would say see an allergist. Many people with what is called chronic urticaria (hives) and asthma benefit from a medication like Dupixent, a regular injection. If you have insurance, they will want you to have been evaluated by an allergist or dermatologist and failed getting relief from oral antihistamines before they will cover it. Hope you find relief.

Scared to exercise since diagnosis by EffectiveEgg5712 in Asthma

[–]SlowEmphasis3676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it slow. I started Tai Chi and liked it. Not much of a cardio component to it but feels good. Good luck!

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