Archive for the ‘Asthma’ Category

TURNER: And next up is Cheryl from Bothell, joining us here on the Ask the Doctor Mailbag. Hi Cheryl. CHERYL: Hi. TURNER: Welcome in. And what's the issue you'd like to talk about? CHERYL: First let me just say I do have a five year old son ... Full story

TURNER: Welcome to the Ask The Doctor Mailbag. I'm Rick Turner your program host. Dr. David Stempel is with us to respond to questions from around the state. Dr. Stempel is an Allergist at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Stempel, thank you for joining us. STEMPEL: It's a pleasure to be here this morning with ... Full story

Andrew: Let's take one last question for our asthma segment with Peggy in Randalstown, Maryland. Peggy, welcome to "HealthTalk Live!" What's your question? Peggy: Hello. My mother is 88 years old, and she was recently diagnosed with asthma. Her doctor prescribed two medications that I haven't been able to find any information on. I'll spell them for you: Medent-LD and Avelox . Dr. Corsello: I'm ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Corsello, let's go through some questions that we have from people on the phone, specifically about asthma. Jessica in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, what's your asthma question? Jessica: I had a question regarding Flovent. It says you have to rinse your mouth after every use. I wanted to know what the ... Full story

the story of a child who was being managed for asthma but said, "I've got to rush for my inhaler." And then the child turned blue and died. An 11-year-old. How could that happen? Are people using their medications improperly - their rescue medications too much - so that even though they've been given proper medicine, it's not used ... Full story

Erin: What is the discovery of this asthma gene, and why is it so important? Dr. Holgate: There are two answers to your question. The first relates ... Full story

Andrew: If a chronic condition, how might some people be getting this? Dr. Goodman: Many patients chronic hives - those that last longer than six weeks - suffer on a daily basis. They may be more symptomatic at ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Borish, from what I and families affected by asthma have been hearing, there's very promising research about how to treat the disease. Dr. Borish: ... Full story

Andrew: I know people get hives from food allergies. I don't know whether it's shellfish or what, they find they're allergic and get hives all over their body. But that's not the typical patient who gets hives, right? Dr. Goodman: ... Full story

TURNER: We talked about environmental issues in the home, what about in the workplace for adults who may be encountering some things that are exacerbating their condition? Dr. Stempel? STEMPEL: Well, I think there are all sorts of specific issues about work place. If you're ... Full story