Need to stay home from work (sick) – - how do I tell my boss?

Posted March 30th, 2009

fsu_summer asked: I am quite ill – – trouble is my illness is chronic (related to asthma/chronic infections) and caused me to miss about 5 days in the last 6 months. My job is very competitive. I’m worried about being “fazed out” if I give the impression I can’t get it together. [...]

i’ve got asthma and i’m on the track team?

Posted March 30th, 2009

a17lovers asked: ok so i’m on the track team at my college but i have asthma and ever since i started running 4 years ago i’ve had to use my inhaler
i just wanna know is it bad if i use too much of it cause i’ve been using 2 puffs before and after every part [...]

How is smoke getting into my HVAC system?

Posted March 30th, 2009

caasec asked: I just bought a condo and I am having a lot of trouble with cigarette smoke from the units of other residents getting in to my unit. I am trying to figure out whether it is being drawn in to the air system in my unit through cracks under the door, etc. [...]

What is some good advice for this problem I have with a coworker?

Posted March 27th, 2009

Daisy asked: This coworker is constantly complaining about everybody we work with especially our directors. She puts you in misery with this constant nitpicking. She also makes snide stupid comments like”Asthma is all in a persons head”. I have asthma. I was put in the hospital in 1998 cause I had a kidney stone that [...]

What veggies and fruits are ok to eat while pregnant?

Posted March 27th, 2009

Jamie S asked: Am just concern cause I know we must eat them I just don’t know those which are heathy for me and baby. E.g I bought apples and later found out they cause gas yet they prevent baby from getting asthma later..lol bit confuse..helpAlbert Calhoun

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do i have asthma?

Posted March 27th, 2009

nycgurl0812 asked: so i run track. and i cant run a lot cause like i dont breath right. i think i have asthma. but no one believes me. i tried using my friends inhaler (a little) and it didn’t work. when i run like i get rib cramps and my throught burns. is my breathing [...]

Can someone develop asthma in their 40’s, even if they never smoked, etc?

Posted March 26th, 2009

Purrkat asked: My doctor was treating me for an upper respiratory virus but even after taking the Zpack, I am still having episodes of breathlessness.
I haven’t yet approached my doc about other causes.Douglas Funke

Technorati Tags: Asthma, Upper Respiratory Virus, Zpack

In case of a draft, would I be put into a non-combat situation due to these things?

Posted March 25th, 2009

?read??umbs asked: I know that the only son thing is not in play anymore, but they do put people into non-combat zones for health reasons if they do get drafted.
I am flat-footed and I have Exercise Induced Asthma; would that cause me to be placed into a non-combat zone? (If I were to get [...]

Pregnant and dog, do they mix?

Posted March 23rd, 2009

Kat asked: How many pregnant people have pet dogs? Were your babies healthy? I heard dogs can cause asthma and allergy to your unborn. Also, my dog always jump on my stomach when I’m on the couch. Is it safe to be pregnant and having a dog as pet? Please share your experience and knowledge [...]

What are you willing to pay for the life of your child? PART 2?

Posted March 23rd, 2009

wisdom_women asked: Just to clarify things, I did not use bleach on my daughter but I did used it in her clothes doing laundry. With bleach it traps into the clothing and soaks into the skin, which was causing really bad eczema. Using mild soaps and lotions does not get rid of eczema it just [...]