FeaturedHave you ever discussed struggling with asthma with people who don't have it?Have you ever talked about struggling with your asthma with non asthmatic folks? Maybe you have, only to be met with answers like: "It's just the season." "This season is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyAwareness
Asthma medicationsI am an Asthma Educator doing research on the process of asthma medications from home to hospital to home. Meaning, were your respiratory meds changed once you were admitted and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwareness
We need legal power against perfumeI work in a high school. The following scenario happens frequently enough that I would like there to be a law against it: Math class is moving along. Students are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
I miss my life before asthma, how about you? I don't know what it is... but like... I miss my life before asthma. I'd been doing so well with managing it and coping and all of that, but the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments64 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Hoarseness I had an attack on Christmas Day, I have been hoarsed ever since, what can I do to clear that up....Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 replies
Chest TighteningHas anyone noticed this? When my Astma is getting worse my posture changes. The dimension around my ribcage shrinks by anything up to 3 inches. Does anyone have any idea...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesCoping
Coping with pulled ribsThe last 8 weeks have been the worst since I started suffering from asthma 17 years ago. It started with a chest infection that dragged on and required 3 courses...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingSymptomsMental Health
Right Side pain on Right sideWhen I start having severe asthma, or asthmatic bronchitas, my right side of my chest hurts and becomes more severe as it progresses to my back. The pain in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesSymptoms
After I eat I cough and get out of breathI have been diagnosed with bronchitis some time ago but this is the first time I’ve had a problem with eating, normally when my bronchitis flares up I just cough...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies
Coughing and AsthmaI have a constant cough that lasts for months. I had antibiotics and steroids that helped a little when finished. It all came back. I don't sleep, have shortness of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments35 replies