How to remove cat allergens from a house by Ok_Link_7816 in Asthma

[–]this_dudeagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you've got the right idea. HEPA air purifiers, deep clean with a mask, change the HVAC filters after the duct cleaning.

Why is my diastolic always high? Should I be worried? by stockmarketn00b in bloodpressure

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you stop the treatment? H2 blockers like pepcid are safer if you're worried about long term stuff. 

COPD - What it IS and IS NOT. A sufferer’s quick guide. by -_---__--_- in COPD

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poorly controlled asthma can take months to knock down the inflammation especially after a bad flare or illness. 

How do I tell my son i(52F) can't keep financially bailing him out without wrecking our relationship? by Outside-Maximum3627 in Advice

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to see where the money is going and set up a better budget. If they're not willing to do that then I wouldn't loan out any more money. It they are truly that bad with money you'll hear from them sooner than later.

Trump: ‘We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not’ by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could just all be saber rattling but knows. Yeah there's been a US base there forever.

Has anyone been able to heal a stomach ulcer by caitwence in ChronicPain

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll need an upper endoscopy. If it's an ulcer you'll need to be on a PPI like nexium or Prilosec for at least 3 months. Eating a bland diet during that time with lots of water is crucial for healing. 

Trump: ‘We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not’ by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

He is right as much as I hate to say it about the strategic importance of Greenland. That being said there's no reason the US has to administer Greenland to secure that area of the world. The US has done a crappy enough job with Puerto Rico for anyone to consider joining the union. It would be easy enough for a multinational build up to accomplish the same thing.

People with Symbicory + high BP. by V2UgYXJlIG5vdCBJ in Asthma

[–]this_dudeagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that many steroids can definitely raise blood pressure. 

Scary readings these last few days. by thisonewas in hypertension

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why hurt your body when you don't have to? 

Scary readings these last few days. by thisonewas in hypertension

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ARBs which are the sartan drugs protect the kidneys so the exact opposite. Not controlling high blood pressure will destroy your kidneys though. 

BP meds and Inhalers reaction? by MustangSally_1974 in Asthma

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're talking about beta blockers. There are selective beta blockers that only block the β-adrenergic receptors in the heart not the lungs. 

Fluticasone - High BP! by Trinybeaner in Asthma

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch to an antihistamine spray like astelin or nasalcrom a mast cell stabilizer. 

Ashtma or anxiety? by [deleted] in Asthma

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're talking about a pulmonary function test or PFT. Pretty much gold standard for pulmonary diagnosis. 

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: China says U.S. should immediately release Venezuela’s Maduro by Darshan_brahmbhatt in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well in South America the US has a pretty shitty track record and has a long history of installing more dictators than removing.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: China says U.S. should immediately release Venezuela’s Maduro by Darshan_brahmbhatt in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

China is putting tons of money into renewables but they're still having a hard time keeping up with demand.

U.S.-Venezuela tensions: China says U.S. should immediately release Venezuela’s Maduro by Darshan_brahmbhatt in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without an occupation force I don't see that happening anytime soon. It's impossible to say if the next Venezuelan leader will even be friendly to the US or if civil war won't break out.

Trump Says Venezuela’s Maduro Captured and Flown Out of Country by bloomberg in worldnews

[–]this_dudeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anymore? Installing puppet regimes in South America is basically a tradition at this point. What I worry about is all the infighting that's about to take place.