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I’m still having asthma symptoms after taking my emergency inhaler, what do I do?

jdub1111

I’m 21 years old and healthy. I rarely have to use my emergency inhaler (albuterol). I only take it if I’m sick, have allergies or am abo...

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Do you see a spike in asthma as your kids go back to school?

Sara_MHModerator

Doctors report that there is a September Spike in asthma and allergies as kids go back to school. This is partly due to the Fall increas...

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Does anyone else get an asthma flare up from taking antibiotics?

pgpapergirl

I am a 63 yr old woman with multiple allergies to antibiotics. I am allergic to all penicillin drugs and some other drugs as well. All ...

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Should i move into a home that previously had a serious home fire?

4tomcarlson

We had a serious home fire and requires us to the 2X4's of a brick home and insurance company said they will only repair but no builder w...

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Do I have asthma

dyltom12

I have breathlessness everyday. Persistent. Even by simple activities like getting changed or waking up stairs. I also get electric sh...

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Should people with health issues should stop driving?

Mamacita65

I'm sick and tired of seeing people with health issues continuing to drive? When are they going to stop this so the roads would be more s...

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