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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by WASMOG(m): 2:24pm On Nov 02, 2014
ochardbaby:




Its hard to believe,but Ganja is the best medicine for Asthma ....all you need is boil it for like 25 minutes ....take half cup daily. By second week please post your response here.

are u sure
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by jelel6: 2:24pm On Nov 02, 2014
hope these drugs you guys are using are doctors prescriptions. One of my most serious attack,i had to be injected through my veins, that drug all most cause me my dear life. So be careful folks. Asthma is a serious but manageable ailment. Though am free of it now.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by greedie1(f): 2:24pm On Nov 02, 2014
WASMOG:
I was diagnose with asthma but it hasn't reach the stage of using inhaler though Im always careful not to pull the trigger AV not experience it for over 1 month now pls does it mean am free from asthma

Time 'll tell....

Bin Asthmatic since i was born. In addition to irritants, extreme wether condition triggers mine esp hot. weather. I was always sick as a child infact at a point my parents considered home schoolling grin.

But these days i barely get attacks. I take medicine only wen i feel an attack coming but inhaler? Dats another story.i'm addicted to the tin, trying to break d addiction now. I use subumol inhaler and ventolin, franol nd prednisone/ predisalone tablets.

Softmojo:
Please stay away from PERILON Tabs and other corticosteroids. These drugs have terrible withdrawal symptoms and you would wish you never started using them in the first place.

Pls what are the withdrawal Symptoms? Sometimes i feel lyk my leg is hanging even when it's placed firmly on the floor. I don't know if that's what they call losing sensation but it started after i took perilon for some days.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by Collinco(m): 2:26pm On Nov 02, 2014
Do you know that it can be cured.I have a friend who is a specialist in curing it

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by cute9jaguy(m): 2:31pm On Nov 02, 2014
Oh my, a pity reading all the asthma experiences and challenges. It can be healed, I knew that a long time ago. Pls Holla if you wish to heal yours. It is well. Drop a call back number.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by sensaraj(f): 2:33pm On Nov 02, 2014
LizNaira:


did you know drinking strong coffee can relax your chest muscles during an attack. I usually do this when I can't find my inhaler! grin

And drinking hot ginger tea too can relief u quickly
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by sofadj(m): 2:33pm On Nov 02, 2014

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by safarigirl(f): 2:39pm On Nov 02, 2014
Mine only gets really bad occasionally, the last time being 2 weeks ago. I use ventolin inhaler/tablets and ameliophylin tablets once I have a slight difficulty in breathing, but if it gets bad to the point of chest-tightening, I'm off to the hospital for injections
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by gbenga007(m): 2:46pm On Nov 02, 2014
Many people have attested to the effective use of herbs. what's the efficacy? Why are people not employing this? Happy Sunday
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by wesley80(m): 2:47pm On Nov 02, 2014
safarigirl:
Mine only gets really bad occasionally, the last time being 2 weeks ago. I use ventolin inhaler/tablets and ameliophylin tablets once I have a slight difficulty in breathing, but if it gets bad to the point of chest-tightening, I'm off to the hospital for injections

What injections? Can't remember the last time I visited a hospital on account of asthma, I do sometimes mention it to collect a free inhaler sha but so far I think the most effective drug is the seritide diskus inhaler. My dad uses it and the few times I tried it, it worked like magic. Still stuck using Ventolin Inhalers anyway, I find it more easy to carry when I need to.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by Nobody: 2:47pm On Nov 02, 2014
I used to be asthmatic when I was a little child, precisely age Five. The ailment tormented me for over 7 years. My specialist doctor once told my dad that the only way to overcome my condition was through surgical operation, whereby a tube linking my lungs and nostril will be given a sort of amendment. My dad was devastated with the news, yet he didn't succumb to the doctors demand. Later, my dad in quest for a permanent cure stumbled on some prescriptions from his friends. We were told to stop the use of inhaler and embrace traditional medicine. Indeed, it worked like magic. I was compelled to chew garlic at all times, to the extent that our home refrigerator was turned to a garlic warehouse. With consistent chewing of the garlic and abstinence from pollutants like smoke, fried oil and harsh dust the ailment suddenly subsided. Yet, my parents did'nt rest on the achievement, we continued the medication for the rest subsequent years; in addition during those tough years, my mum was advised to mix ginger with our diet. For instance whenever she cooked our stew, she usually grind some pieces of ginger together with the fresh tomatoes and pepper. Infact, however, my family were fully in support. Even my siblings understood the situation on ground and had to adjust their allergies. I knew how they felt and how they suppressed their allergy to garlic for my sake. I remember during those early period of my ailment, my siblings would moan about how the smell of garlic affected their water and air intake. My younger brother stop drinking our water and had to make do with a neigbour's for a few months. It was funny.
Today, I am asthma free and for the past 2 decades of my life, I have never had any new complications. I do things like every natural human. I play football in the rain, I swim, I run marathon, I participate in military trainings like Army recruitment, Gulder Ultimate Search etc, I even fry oil my self. In short, I been living my life to the fullest for the past twenty years now. I give thanks to my late Father for his sacrifices, my mum, my siblings for their support and importantly to God almighty. He deserves the praises. This is my own story.

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by otokx(m): 2:50pm On Nov 02, 2014
tonte:
In my case, I think I outgrew it, because i had chronic bouts in my secondary school days, but now I've hardly had to use them, I just buy a new inhaler whenever winter is approaching and I use it to avert the symptoms, my trigger was usually coughing that can arise from intense laughter, I even smoke every now and then, mostly socially tho, and I've had no issue, so I just think either I outgrew it, or somehow I was miraculously healed from chronic attacks,

Someone suggested that the environment in Nigeria is a big challenge for asthmatics; it was not until a visit to Europe in winter that we understood. Except for the evening second hand smoke from people on the street and the smell from electric heaters, there does not appear to be many other triggers. In Nigeria, the air is mostly hot, humid and sometimes static, the fumes from generators, okada, cars, lorries is another, dust especially as the rains are beginning to cease, then bush burning and burning of plastics alongside waste.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by safarigirl(f): 2:58pm On Nov 02, 2014
wesley80:


What injections? Can't remember the last time I visited a hospital on account of asthma, I do sometimes mention it to collect a free inhaler sha but so far I think the most effective drug is the seritide diskus inhaler. My dad uses it and the few times I tried it, it worked like magic. Still stuck using Ventolin Inhalers anyway, I find it more easy to carry when I need to.
I think it's ameliophylin injection. It works faster cuz it enters the vein and is transported to the heart faster than the tablet can dissolve. I've only been to the hospital on account of asthma 4 times. Once in 2005 and then in 2009, 2011 and this year. Other than that it's the inhaler I use as well.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by dont8(m): 3:08pm On Nov 02, 2014
Thanks Kennygee for this topic, mine started in 1996 when I was in JSS3 and prior to that didn't have any history of it, all I know is that I started having difficulty in breathing and all that. I really suffered a lot due to the fact I don't know what was happening to me, taken of wrong medication (can't forget the Trado-Fair in Channel 7 then) and not staying away from what triggered it off.

I use Ventolin inhaler and ones a while salbutamor tablets, but the best medication is knowing what always trigger the attack off especially fying of things, dusty environment and cold.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by joywendy(f): 3:08pm On Nov 02, 2014
safarigirl:
I think it's ameliophylin injection. It works faster cuz it enters the vein and is transported to the heart faster than the tablet can dissolve. I've only been to the hospital on account of asthma 4 times. Once in 2005 and then in 2009, 2011 and this year. Other than that it's the inhaler I use as well.
wow!! you are lucky.

then your asthma isn't probably that chronic. i cant count how many times i have taken the injection when younger.

mine is really bad but i haven't taken an injection for a while now like since 2012. though i try has much to not to eat some particular foods and not to get cold or cough. which im very prone to, try to treat it on time.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by drered(m): 3:09pm On Nov 02, 2014
harryfish:

Pls how much is the TREVO? My younger sister is asthmatic. And she uses franol ventolin inhaler. The inhaler normally last her one to two weeks. We have even tried different traditional procedures yet nnone worked. I think it has even caused her sleep apnea. We are looking for a way she can become less dependent on the inhaler. My cousin who is asthmatic but has stopped using the inhaler could not tell us what she did.
TREVO supplements or other supplements have no proven efficacy against asthma.. Please don't waste your time, money and hope on supplements that will fail u.. Before you try out anything also try and check up on the internet to substantiate what anyone tells you.. And you also need to get that kid back to the hospital.. See a specialist if possible she shouldn't be using close to that much..
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by drered(m): 3:11pm On Nov 02, 2014
sunsky29:
as for me......i bin dey for one public transport so for ph....we cum reach that airforce hold up for dis hot sun....d holdup no gree move,,,,,,,na so one passenger messsss.......omo see smell....na so i kari get asthma till the air clear....but i bin don gv one gal asthma bfor......i bin dey come bk frm wrk.....i enter keke,,,,as d keke dey move na so mess cum out frm my backsyd,,,,omo n na 4 eggs i chop dt day o.....d keke man never move reach half slf na so d smell discharge one gal frm d keke...omo me sef cum dey form" na who mess here na'
You think this is funny? Retard.

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by drered(m): 3:13pm On Nov 02, 2014
WASMOG:
I was diagnose with asthma but it hasn't reach the stage of using inhaler though Im always careful not to pull the trigger AV not experience it for over 1 month now pls does it mean am free from asthma
Don't take everything a doc says. Do your own research.. Where tests carried out on you or you were diagnosed purely based on symptoms?.. It could have been a misdiagnosis..
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by SkinnyDude(m): 3:16pm On Nov 02, 2014
chidyhels:
I use Xasten. Its a steroid, not advisable but it works for me.

that your DP. do u school in fed. poly. oko? cos' the poster is all over the campus.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by plendil: 3:16pm On Nov 02, 2014
I'm alarmed at the way folks are using the steroids without prescription.

[size=17pt]Please unless it has been specifically prescribed for you, avoid using the systemic steroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone etc)[/size]. You are doing far more damage to your body than any possible benefit.

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by joywendy(f): 3:16pm On Nov 02, 2014
cute9jaguy:
Oh my, a pity reading all the asthma experiences and challenges. It can be healed, I knew that a long time ago. Pls Holla if you wish to heal yours. It is well. Drop a call back number.
Collinco:
Do you know that it can be cured.I have a friend who is a specialist in curing it

SPAM ALERT!! LIES!! lipsrsealed
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by samuelson06(m): 3:17pm On Nov 02, 2014
These could help:
Vitamin D: most needed
Vitamin C: also needed
Omega 3/Omega 6: more of 3 and less of 6. Maybe 3:1 ratio.
Magnessium: rarely but needed

Stay away from triggers like:
Dust
Cockroaches
Smoke
Irritating soaps
Avoid Cold
Starchy foods e.g. Noodles, bread, etc.
Replace palm oil with olive/coconut oil in cooking

More of...
Protein rich foods
Fruits

All the best.

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by joywendy(f): 3:17pm On Nov 02, 2014
plendil:
I'm alarmed at the way folks are using the steroids without prescription.

[size=17pt]Please unless it has been specifically prescribed for you, avoid using the systemic steroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone etc)[/size]. You are doing far more damage to your body than any possible benefit.



Exactly!! it has alot of side effects
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by drered(m): 3:21pm On Nov 02, 2014
wesley80:


What injections? Can't remember the last time I visited a hospital on account of asthma, I do sometimes mention it to collect a free inhaler sha but so far I think the most effective drug is the seritide diskus inhaler. My dad uses it and the few times I tried it, it worked like magic. Still stuck using Ventolin Inhalers anyway, I find it more easy to carry when I need to.
stuck?? You don't want to have to be on a steroid trust me.. Be very happy with ventolin and don't use your dad's medication cuz they are two different kinds.. Your dad's seretide is a controller therapy( to prevent attacks) your ventolin inhaler is to treat acute exacerbations of asthma..( to abort attacks)..
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by tostai3891: 3:22pm On Nov 02, 2014
Good news for all asthmatic patient,as I know someone who has combination of drugs used for total cure of Asthma and for real,so many Asthmatic patient has actually benefited from it,and u too can,not all about money but for u to live a better life...
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by wesley80(m): 3:23pm On Nov 02, 2014
safarigirl:
I think it's ameliophylin injection. It works faster cuz it enters the vein and is transported to the heart faster than the tablet can dissolve. I've only been to the hospital on account of asthma 4 times. Once in 2005 and then in 2009, 2011 and this year. Other than that it's the inhaler I use as well.

I think It's spelt amenothyline. I used same tablet when I had bad cases back in my secondary school days. However, a white specialist doctor in our company hospital (He also thought me to pronounce the name of the drug) advised me against taking the tablets and instead prescribed becotide inhalers, according to him, the effects of the amino drug where much too severe for minor attacks. I stopped using them and transited to becotide which I had to discontinue after some time Co's I had to take it daily. Hope your amenothyline is worth it.
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by joywendy(f): 3:27pm On Nov 02, 2014
drered hello

you seem to be very well informed about this. are you some kinda doctor or therapist? or are u also an asthma patient?
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by wesley80(m): 3:31pm On Nov 02, 2014
drered:
stuck?? You don't want to have to be on a steroid trust me.. Be very happy with ventolin and don't use your dad's medication cuz they are two different kinds.. Your dad's seretide is a controller therapy( to prevent attacks) your ventolin inhaler is to treat acute exacerbations of asthma..( to abort attacks)..
I didn't mean "stuck " literally. I only meant it has become my go to drug for attacks and I recognize the difference between Ventolin and seritide. Having used another preventive drug like bicotide I was trying to point out the effectiveness of the former. About the side effects of steroids, can you highlight any? I've been on this stuff for close to 20years.

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Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by sunsky29(m): 3:36pm On Nov 02, 2014
drered:
You think this is funny? Retard.
mr pls respect ur old age n dnt quote me unless thunder will fire u
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by Collinco(m): 3:44pm On Nov 02, 2014
joywendy:


SPAM ALERT!! LIES!! lipsrsealed
It's not a lie a trial will convince you.No money collected untill you are treated
Re: Asthmatic Patients,share Your Experiences And What Medication Works For You. by WASMOG(m): 3:49pm On Nov 02, 2014
drered:
Don't take everything a doc says. Do your own research.. Where tests carried out on you or you were diagnosed purely based on symptoms?.. It could have been a misdiagnosis..
the doc said I should do chest xray and blood test so he said the result shows am having asthma

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