>Can anyone direct me to relevant sources of information? I have
>downloaded the recent "Reading and Resource List" in alt.support
>asthma, and have read a lot else besides, but still have many
>unaswered questions.  I have a lung condition which is strictly
>related to exertion (even very mild exertion) and not at all to
>external substances, i.e. I do not have allergies.  Cold weather (I'm
>in Canada) is also stressful.

>There is a solid recoverable component so I am very responsive to
>bronchodilators.  I currently use Theodur, Becloforte, Atrovent and
>Berotec (U.S. names for these may differ).  The condition started
>very suddenly over 10 years ago when I was 50.  There was no history
>of any lung problems before that.

>Originally I was diagnosed as "{*filter*} onset asthma".  More recently, I
>am told I have COPD.  My condition seems to have components of both
>and I would just like to understand the condition better than I now
>do.  I am not at all reluctant to read highly technical scientific
>and medical literature.  My medical support persons seem too busy to
>ever give me sufficient time toward a more thorough understanding.

>Any suggestions about sources for further understanding will be
>highly appreciated.  Email preferred as I do not access the newgroups
>systematically.

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