Posts by Christian Ruiz4

Andrew Peterson2 said:When you say "constantly," it makes it sound like I'm popping them every day, but I'm not quite there yet...
I only use it when things get bad and I'm really struggling to breathe. But that happens maybe 5 to 10 times a month—and during certain times of the year, it’s definitely more frequent than that.

Sometimes my doctor will prescribe something like Symbicort, and then I'll take it twice a day—morning and night—until the bottle is empty. That actually helps quite a bit, since the flare-ups aren't happening all the damn time.
Then I'll just ask for another prescription so I can hopefully cut back on how much Ventolin I'm relying on...

Ask about Duoresp—it's an inhaler you use every morning. I'm not sure if your type of Asthma is the same as mine, but having something like that daily could mean you won't even need the Ventolin anymore.

Andrew Peterson2 said:Not wanting to start a whole new thread, so I'm just digging this one up from the graveyard...
I've been dealing with Asthma for a long time now—just using my Ventolin whenever I need it. It usually hits hardest at night, and there’s always that one specific time of year where it gets way more frequent. My question is, has anything changed recently? Is there actually an alternative to Ventolin out there?

It’s not even something I’ve just started noticing—it’s been like this for a while—but when I take Ventolin in the evening or late at night, I often wake up the next morning feeling completely drained. It’s like I’ve been drinking all night or just have zero willpower to get through the workday... I feel like a worn-out tire, honestly. It's just terrible. Does anyone else deal with that kind of thing?
Generally speaking, my Asthma isn't quite critical enough that I couldn't live without the Ventolin, but man, I really can't sleep at night if I'm struggling to breathe. When I do use the Ventolin, it works instantly, and then I can finally drift off right away.

Using Ventolin constantly isn't good for you, which is exactly why you're feeling that way. That’s what my doctor told me. Since then, I was prescribed Duoresp, which I use every single morning. I haven't even touched my Ventolin in a year and a half because I simply don't need it anymore—are you actually on a maintenance therapy, or are you just hitting the Ventolin whenever?

Jose Brooks78 said:Hey,

I’ve been dealing with allergies since I was a kid, mostly manifesting as skin rashes and a nagging cough. Before puberty hit, I maybe had two or three asthma attacks where I actually had to reach for my Ventolin. Since then, I’ve done allergy testing twice—just grass and dust mites, everything else supposedly "disappeared." For the most part, breathing hasn't been an issue; maybe twice in the last ten years. But man, this week absolutely wrecked me and brought back every single symptom from all those calm periods combined. Usually, I just pop some antihistamines and call it a day, and no doctor ever told me I needed a strict spring regimen. Maybe it’s because I’ve moved around a lot and haven't had the same doctors following me, and honestly, it's hard for them to track anything if I don't go in. Anyway, I've been fighting intermittent asthma attacks for a week now... I didn't have any Ventolin for the first few days, so I'm just now starting to manage with Rhinocort and Ventolin. I've been scrolling through the posts here, and I've seen people mention that how much you rely on Ventolin is basically a gauge for how severe the asthma is. I'm planning to see a pulmonologist and get all the necessary tests once this whole COVID mess settles down, but I'm curious: does this mean I've developed a more severe version, or is it just because I haven't managed it properly over the years and now the grass cutting and pollen scents are everywhere? I know I'll be fine once I actually commit to managing this thing, but I'm just asking out of curiosity to chat with people who actually get it, rather than bugging my doctors right now. 🙂

I had a similar situation. I went to see a pulmonologist and he prescribed Duoresp, which I've been using daily for nine months now, and I haven't had a single attack. I don't even get winded after carrying heavy loads or running.
He told me to ditch the Ventolin entirely and stick to this, because if I use this correctly, I won't even reach the point where I need Ventolin... and honestly, I haven't touched it in nine months, even though I used to need it several times a day.

Betty Bennett70 said:Good evening.

I would truly appreciate hearing your thoughts on this matter.

Since yesterday evening, I have been struggling quite significantly with my breathing. It feels incredibly difficult to take a deep breath, and I am left with this persistent, nagging sensation that my lungs simply aren't filling up all the way with air. While I can breathe normally through my nose, I just cannot seem to fully expand my chest, which forces me to take deep breaths through my mouth; even then, I only manage to feel like my lungs are full about 70% of the time. I find myself needing to take a massive, deep breath every two minutes just to ensure I don't end up completely breathless.

I am sleeping relatively well, though, because once I lie down on my side, I can breathe somewhat normally without feeling like I'm gasping for air.

I don't have a fever, but I do experience occasional bouts of coughing that pop up here and there, perhaps a few times throughout the day.

Since this whole ordeal kicked off over the weekend, I haven't really had a smart way to figure out exactly what is going on with me.
When it first started yesterday, it felt much worse; I actually had to lean forward just to catch my breath. Now, I am able to take a deep breath and fill my lungs even while lying down.

Does what I’ve described sound like typical Asthma symptoms? I have never dealt with anything like this before, so I don't own an inhaler or any similar equipment, nor have I ever had to navigate these kinds of issues.

Is there any way I might be able to find some quick relief? Any advice at all would be most welcome.

I know enough to tell you that it isn't asthma, because if it were, you wouldn't be able to reach full lung capacity regardless of what position you're in.

Ryzen 3 2200G paired with 2x4GB of 2933 MHz RAM will handle most games on medium settings, maybe even high if you're lucky... once you have some extra cash, just grab a budget SSD or eventually look into adding a dedicated graphics card.

I couldn't find an existing thread for this, so I figured I'd start one. Could someone please send me a link or just try to explain in the simplest terms possible why PC components are cheaper on Amazon.com? Specifically, I'm trying to figure out if it's actually worth ordering from there when you have to deal with things like shipping, potential import fees, and the lack of a local warranty.

Septoplasty and cartilage surgery at Mayo Clinic
yes/no

Look, I really don't have the extra cash to drop on a private specialist right now, but I urgently need to fix this cartilage issue that's driving me crazy and a deviated septum that's making it hard to breathe.
Also, has anyone here had nose surgery done at the Mayo Clinic and ended up unhappy with the results?

What were the surgical methods used?
How was the recovery process?
How long is the current waiting list?

Thanks.

If you have some extra cash lying around, go for it—though I doubt you will. Honestly, the GTX 1060 is more than enough for what you need, but if you happen to have $1500 to burn, then definitely grab the 1070ti.

So, I’ve been scrolling through a ton of posts and watching videos where everyone seems to be running their i5 8400 at 4.0 GHz. What exactly do I need to get my setup capable of hitting that 4.0 mark?

I just skimmed through this thread http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answer...8400-work.html

And now I just spotted someone online using this specific motherboard paired with that processor
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z370-Motherboards/s?k=ASUS+Z370+Motherboards

Any help?

Could you please walk me through this? I’m definitely no expert in this field, I just enjoy following the hobby 😁
"You won't be able to push past a 40x multiplier or a 102MHz BCLK" - I've been searching everywhere online and can't find a single thing regarding what you're talking about 🤔 🙂

Basically, I need to find someone who actually knows their stuff...
I've got an i5 8400 overclocked, running TurboBoost up to 4.0... I'm pretty sure I'm going to need some serious cooling for this. If anyone can recommend something high-quality (but quiet!) and budget-friendly, let me know. Ideally, I'd love to find it at Best Buy since that's where I'm building the rest of this rig right now.

Sounds reasonable. I'll double-check with the shop before making a move. Thanks! 🙂

You’ve already told me everything I need to know😁
Are you thinking of some big-name brand or something? Is someone actually going to pick this up for 300-$133?

Hello.
I'm looking for some expert advice here: would a 500W power supply be sufficient to run a Ryzen 5 and a GTX 1060 6GB?
Thanks

I honestly thought it would take a while before this hit the web, but it popped up so fast I ended up watching it immediately... In my opinion, it's easily the best action comedy we've seen in years 👍