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I am new to this site also. My daughter is 6 yrs. old and we recently found out she is allergic to chicken, which was so wierd to me. We noticed that she was always sick and out of energy, so the doctor ordered allergy tests and the result was chicken and pecans. Her first doctor would say she was allergic to red dyes, chocolates and sodas. what a quak!!! I was so upset because that's what we eat most of the time. So now her asthma is doing a little better due to us knowing her allergy now. She has much more energy since we changed her diet. I thought she was alone

BJD--Welcome. Basically it is like typing an email however you dont send it to any specific person. It will post to this website then members can see what your questions and concerns are. If anyone has any advice or information they will write a reply back under your topic that was started. It is really simple to use. So, type away....

BJD & Mommy5: I think this is a fantastic site! I'm a respiratory therapist, asthma mgt instructor and my son was diagnosed as severe asthmatic when he was only 3 (he is now 19). There weren't any sites like this and not much info on the internet or in libraries. That is why I went back to college 8 yrs ago and changed my career. The American Lung Association has a lot of info available and will send you anything you need (simply call the 1-800 #). My son was allergic to cockroach dust and was in and out of hospitals, especially in October - December and again March - Mid-May. I couldn't understand how he was having so many attacks since I was always cleaning. Cockroach dust is found in chocolate candy! Halloween, Christmas chocolates, and Easter chocolate was his downfall. After quiting chocolate, his asthma attacks decreased tremendously. His asthma was and still is very responsive to cig smoke. It gets me when bldgs are "smoke free" when they allow people to smoke near entrances. I'm sorry, asthma education is a passion to me ... I have been known to go on and on. Good luck to you on your asthma mgt.

Good Afteroon Everyone! Welcome BJD. Yep, all you have to do is post to what ever interest you. You, can get an email that states someone has responded to that thread that is what I do. I hope you like this site. It is helpful and fun to use. Can meet some real nice people. What are your questions about ASTHMA? I have asthma also. Are you currently taking any medication for the Asthma? I am on Advair Diskus 500/50. Albuterol as needed. Nasonex nasal spray. I also have chronic sinusitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis. Definetly need a controler medication for your Asthma. TO keep it under control. Best wishes to you, and again WELCOME!.