Asthma statement from Obama
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Asthma statement from Obama
| Tue, 10-21-2008 - 9:52am |
I am beside myself with anger over the statement Obama made about treatable illnesses!
| Tue, 10-21-2008 - 9:52am |
I am beside myself with anger over the statement Obama made about treatable illnesses!
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"Have you considered trying to read or listen to what Obama says without thinking him essentailly then anti-
Christ?"
KAREN
Oh yes, babies can use inhalers.
"Obama said it was treatable then really you have no issue to take claim with."
KAREN
"Now, it's true that I say that you are going to have to make sure that your child has health care, because children are relatively cheap to insure and we don't want them going to the emergency room for treatable illnesses like asthma."
In context, I think he's meaning that if everyone had insurance, they could be seen at the doctors for preventative treatment, as many without insurance will just go to the ER since they won't be turned away for lack of insurance (just billed later.) I've known people to take their child to the ER for a suspected ear infection because they couldn't afford to go to the doctor.
But ALL ASTHMA IS TREATABLE. There may be varying degrees of severity and some people may respond better to treatment than others, but it IS treatable. And he is right, people with asthma should not take up hospital beds unnecessarily - no one should take up hospital beds UNNECESSARILY. If people use proper preventive care then there would be no need for an unnecessary visit to the hospital. You would only need to go to the ER when it was truly necessary. Think about it.
Chrissy
mom to Aidan 8/21/03
Grayson Blaine 12/30/07
I believe he used asthma specifically, because it is something he has experience in with his daughter having it.
""There may not be a cure for asthma, but by sticking to the right treatment -- avoiding triggers and taking your medicine -- you can regain control and live a full and normal life.""
KAREN
"However, this does not excuse Obama from stating that asthmatics take up unnecessary room in the hospital.
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