heat the culprit

a trip to the beach was well worth the effort. A felt much better. 

perhaps teh double dose of flovent helped too, but I feel the salty air was important. and the reduced temperatures.

something to consider and ask the doctor's advice!

add supplements or not, and which?

here is a list from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000806.htm#asthma

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 
 Cysteine 
 Flaxseed Oil 
 Lactobacillus Acidophilus 
 Magnesium 
 Potassium 
 Quercetin 
 Selenium 
 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

sources:

ALA: flaxseed oil

cysteine:ricotta, cottage cheese, yogurt, pork, sausage meat, chicken, turkey, duck, luncheon meat, wheat germ, granola, and oat flakes

Mg:tofu, legumes, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, Brazil nuts, soybean flour, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin and squash seeds, pine nuts, and black walnuts; peanuts, whole wheat flour, oat flour, beet greens, spinach, pistachio nuts, shredded wheat, bran cereals, oatmeal, bananas, and baked potatoes (with skin), chocolate, and cocoa powder. Many herbs, spices, and seaweeds supply magnesium, such as agar seaweed, coriander, dill weed, celery seed, sage, dried mustard, basil, cocoa powder, fennel seed, savory, cumin seed, tarragon, marjoram, poppy seed.

K:meats, fish, vegetables (especially potatoes), fruits (especially avocados, dried apricots, and bananas), citrus juices (such as orange juice), dairy products, and whole grains. Eat a varied diet with adequate intake of milk, meats, cereals, vegetables, and fruits.

Quercetin: Fruits and vegetables -- particularly citrus fruits, apples, onions, parsley, tea, and red wine -- are the primary dietary sources of quercetin. Olive oil, grapes, dark cherries, and dark berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, and bilberries are also high in flavonoids including quercetin.

Se: brewer's yeast and wheat germ, liver, butter, fish (mackeral, tuna, halibut, flounder, herring, smelts) and shellfish (oysters, scallops and lobster), garlic, whole grains, sunflower seeds, and Brazil nuts are all good sources of selenium.Selenium is destroyed when foods are refined or processed. Therefore, eating a variety of whole, unprocessed foods is the best way to obtain this nutrient. This means eating foods in their original state, not canned, frozen, or commercially prepared.