Archive for 2009

Kathy: I take Flovent and Serevent daily for asthma. I have a problem with all the viruses - cold and flu - come fall and winter, and I would like to get through this year without a flare-up. It has been suggested not to increase the Flovent unless there is a drop in peak flow. Since the drop ... Full story

Erin: Well, I would think that they would want to because as I understand it, asthma is the number one reason for school absenteeism, and of course we want these kids in the classroom. We don't want them to have to stay home because they have asthma. ... Full story

Andrew: Maureen, while you're with us, may I ask you a question--how has asthma affected you during your life where you need such a lot of medication? Maureen: I've had some pretty significant asthma. I mean, I've only been on these more preventative drugs, the Serevent ... Full story

Erin: So, includes triggers, medications, and allergies, I would imagine. Now, then you send your child off to school, and there they are spending their majority of their time now away from you. How can you deal with their asthma management plan? What happens when you take it ... Full story

I've noticed that there are many people with asthma who seek information, but some people are rather complacent about it. As an asthma specialist, are you concerned that some asthmatics may not be doing all they can to manage their illness? Dr. Shapiro: Oh, yes, it's a major problem! ... Full story

Andrew: You've mentioned about other people who work with a child - teachers and school nurses and others. Let's talk about that for just a second. So, the parent and the child get comfortable with a treatment plan, and recognize that asthma can be under control. But certainly there are asthma flare-ups, ... Full story

Rick: Dr. Stempel, can you talk a bit about what doctors hope to achieve in the treatment of asthma? Dr. Stempel: We know of asthma and we talk about asthma as being an inflammatory condition in which there is swelling in the airways, ... Full story

Andrew: Joining us now, Dr. Gower, is Colleen from Norwich, New York. Colleen, thank you for being with us. Colleen: Hello. Andrew: I understand you have a 3-year-old child, and you've been told that ... Full story

Gina: The goal for a parent often seems to be, in any kind of medical issue, to not have to do any medication. With asthma, is there any reason to avoid medication if it's working, and is it really necessary to stay on it long-term? Dr. ... Full story

Andrew: There are many people who avoid taking medications when they don't have active symptoms and feel that they are better off. I understand you experts now say that my not be necessarily true. Dr. Lanier: We used to ... Full story