Asthma Question: Can the hormones in birth control pills have an adverse effect on asthma?
Not usually, but occasionally the binder or coloring can cause allergic reactions. Companies usually test these so that they do not produce allergic or asthmatic response, but there are occasional problems with these materials. Asthma Question: My 2 1/2 year old son has been diagnosed with asthma and we have been told it is critical that we have air conditioning available to him for the summer. We live in Southeast Michigan and occasionally the temperature reaches the mid 90’s. Is central air actually required? I have had many friends (who have asthma) tell me otherwise. Answer: The earlier that asthma arrives usually the more severe it will be. I have not seen your son, but I suspect that you will see a large difference with air conditioning. There is no absolute way anyone can say with absolute certainty that it will help. Asthma Question: I use ventolin, intal, and beclovent inhalers two to three times a day. I am experiencing hoarseness, irritation occasionally in the throat. Shoul
