Free Asthma Pack

miss_dolly_girl

my boyfriend has asthma but wont be ordering this as i know he wont use it and would rather someone else have it who would use it - have thanked u tho, as its a really good helpful post!

mascherano

alpha47 wrote: »

Hello

Just a quick note on asthma, we have been using Lobelia (herb) from our herbalist and it is amazing. 4 drops in water that's it No need for inhalers any more. If you think you would like to try it you need to consult a herbalist as it is classed as a drug, and needs to be given with advice.(I phone mine for free)
A note of caution. would not think everybody with asthma should rush out and try it as it is a very dangerous illness, but just wanted to mention it as it has helped my family. It has saved us a lot in prescriptions meds.
I am quite new to this board and I do am not sure how to post, is it ok for me to post this way?

Lobelia

(Lobelia inflata)
Lobelia, also known as Indian tobacco [has] pharmacological actions similar to, although less potent than, nicotine. There have been several reported cases of adverse reactions associated with consumption of dietary supplements containing lobelia.
Depending on the dose, lobeline can cause either autonomic nervous system stimulation or depression. At low doses, it produces bronchial dilation and increased respiratory rate. Higher doses result in respiratory depression, as well as sweating, rapid heart rate, hypotension, and even coma and death. As little as 50 milligrams of dried herb or a single millilitre of lobelia tincture has caused these reactions.
Because of its similarity to nicotine, lobelia may be dangerous to susceptible populations, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with cardiac disease.
Source:
Food and Drug Administration. Available online at: http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/ ~dms/supplmnt.html. Accessed December 8, 2004.

jill2708

Thanks,

I've been struggling a lot lately with my asthma and I'm sure this will help.

A really great post,

Thanks again

journ

Thanks for that it will be a great help for my mam

Wiggynut

sorry to hijack this post but was wondering what the measurement is on a peak flow device to tell if you have asthma - my highest was just under 300 - but my doctor said this was normal but yet I've been told by others that this isn't and 400/500 is normal?
I do use an inhaler when I exercise mostly - I've only ever had two severe asthma attacks as a child. (no medical help then either)

The_Miser

IF you seriously think that you have a problem then go see a doctor.
I'm not sure what "pump" was referred to but it sounds like a device used in surgeries and A & E which pumps large doses of Ventolin into you (far stronger version than normal inhalers). My doctor considers these dangerous because they harden the lung walls permanently so they are used in emergencies only; I've had it twice.
Diagnosis requires not only the relatively crude Peak Flow Meter but other devices and I would strongly recommend seeing a specialist. Even then it may take him/her some time to get the exact treatment which suits you (it took mine 4 years).

I cannot comment on homeopathic remedies and the idea of deep breathing, whilst logical, risks hyperventilation - just be aware of the dangers. I have used yoga type deep breathing but am not convinced that it did anything much for my breathing - it simply relaxed me.

I have improved my Peak Flow Meter readings by almost 100 (average) by swimming 500+ metres (say 30 minutes) several times every week; perhaps a regular long gentle walk if you can make it would suffice.
You would get, as part of the treatment package, an inhaler for emergencies (as opposed to the "preventer"); I have used mine perhaps twice in the past 12 months so for me exercise is very helpful.

Lastly, asthma diagnosis is not a terrible sentence. You can live comfortably with it even though it cannot be cured (yet). There are athletes and other sportspeople with asthma so asthma alone is not a handicap (once your treatment needs have been worked out)

The_Miser

Wiggynut wrote: »

sorry to hijack this post but was wondering what the measurement is on a peak flow device to tell if you have asthma - my highest was just under 300 - but my doctor said this was normal but yet I've been told by others that this isn't and 400/500 is normal?
I do use an inhaler when I exercise mostly - I've only ever had two severe asthma attacks as a child. (no medical help then either)

The measurement is in litres of air exhaled per minute. You should be trying to puff outwards as hard as you can and take the best of say three. It is far more a measure of how open your breathing tubes are. The figure has to depend on you individually; don't expect a ninety year old 5 foot nothing woman to be able to exhale as forcefully as a 21 year old 6 foot six inch male athlete!
In my case (male, 5'11" recently retired) the specialist says that my norm with asthma is 400 (actually the readings suggest a norm of 370) and if I go to 200 then see a doctor / A & E immediately or sooner.

400 / 500? I have heard that for the "average male" the figure is 450 - 470, but what is average? I suspect that my specialist looks at long term trends against outside factors (for me pollen etc)

Since you seem to have a problem only with exercise and if your readings are stable then I wouldn't worry but, to misquote another poster, get your flu jab.

Good luck and don't worry

thevicster

Thanks very much! My Dad was diagnosed with Asthma a few months back and this will be a great help for him

marcellep

Thanks to orginal post

This potential life saving freebie is still available to those who require it

Please only apply if you really need it.

My 5yr old son has asthma and has had 3 attacks this week, We are just coming to terms with it as he has just been told in the past 2mths

SkipClick

towertradersuk wrote: »

does any one know if you can buy asthma pumps over the counter without a prescription, as i know i have asthma but when i go to docs and do the breath test thing they say i havn't got it. but i know that i'm not having an attack at that moment, i get an attac if i get out of breath from runnig or if i laugh to much. so its only occassionally that i need a pump.

I use this american company United Pharmacies Ventolin Inhaler (Albuterol / Salbutamol) cost £9.98 with £5 airmail is far cheaper than the UK!!!!. Takes about 7-14 days to get here. No need for a prescription you should add this site to your favorites!. :j