Hello All,
As my brother Mel says, I do carefully follow my doctor's advice.
I went to the Sheldon Chumir centre today because a sore throat and
runny nose should not happen with pure asthma. The doctor at the centre
took a throat swab and told me to use a certain phone number to see
whether my swab tests positive for strep throat. If it tests negative I
just continue as I have been doing. But if it tests positive for strep I
am to take an antibiotic he wrote out for me for ten days. He also said
that if the ventolin bronchiodilater does not work I may have to take a
corticosteroid. I told him that the last time I took ventilators I also
moved away from my allergens I needed them less and less until I was
completely free of asthma. And I expect it to be no different this time.
The doctor agreed with me that probably my dependence on ventilators is
temporary.
So with the success I have had in the past I have every reason to trust
Western medicine. No need to worry about me.
The last time I had asthma it took me about a year and a half to be free
of asthma.
Regards,
Michael
On Tue, 2011-12-27 at 08:24 -0700, Mel Walters wrote:
> I can attest to the fact that Michael is more than diligent in seeking
> and following his doctor's advice. You guys need NOT worry.
>
> Mel
>
> On Tue, 2011-12-27 at 07:28 -0700, bogi wrote:
> > And i will join Gustin, do take your "pfuj" western medications, and avoid
> > whatever triggers your asthma, it's an auto immune disease. and do check
> > you
> > doctor if something does not seem to be working.
> >
> > On December 26, 2011 20:56:45 Gustin Johnson wrote:
> > > As someone who has had asthma his entire life, there is no substitute
> > > for modern western medicine (I am alive because of it). For it to be
> > > effective the patient needs to be responsible for taking his or her
> > > medications and properly managing their diet (as well as avoiding
> > > allergens if they have any any).
> > >
> > > If something does not seem to be working, talk to your Doctor. There
> > > are very good asthma specialists in Calgary, I would get your doctor
> > > to write you a referral to get evaluated by one of these specialists.
> > >
> > > On Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > > I have a friend who has severe asthma and was not being helped by
> > > > western
> > > > medicine. He eventually ended up with a Chineese Herbalist who made a
> > > > tea wich amoung other things contains Cordyceps sinensis. The herbal
> > > > tea
> > > > works! He has to go back about once or twice a year but it does work.
> > > >
> > > > I am tracking down who he saw and exactly what the tea is made from for
> > > > another friend who also needs help. If you give me contact information
> > > > I'll get this information to you as well.
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 10:04:15PM -0700, Michael John Walters wrote:
> > > >> Merry Christmas everyone,
> > > >>
> > > >> My Christmas project was recovering from bronchitis. That is why I had
> > > >> to get my brother Mel's help in renewing my tier two membership.
> > > >>
> > > >> I was diagnosed with bronchitis and asthma. I have gotten rid of the
> > > >> bronchitis but still have asthma. So I can not go to CLUG meetings when
> > > >> the air is frosty because cold air is bad for asthma.
> > > >>
> > > >> I plan on attending a CLUG meeting when either my asthma is under
> > > >> control or it warms up, whichever comes first.
> > > >>
> > > >> Regards,
> > > >>
> > > >> Michael
> > > >>
> >
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