Has anyone had e-coli found in a bronchoscopy culture ?About 9 years ago, I had recurrent asthmatic bronchitis for over a year. The lack of pulmonologists had left me with an aged M.D., who I didn't have much confidence...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Tracheomalacia with AsthmaHello. I have had asthma for more than 25 years. I have been on Xolair for a long time as well as the Advair HFA. I recently had a CT...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAllergiesDiagnosis
Confusion - It should get better, but doesn't, so what's causing my asthma?Hello there, I am twenty years old and have been diagnosed with asthma about two and a half years ago. It started as "Well, a little bit annoying, but alright...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosisSevere AsthmaFlare-Ups
Asthma TriggersHad a bad asthma attack today… I was anxious about work so that might’ve done it, even though doctors think it’s dust mites (due to blood/skin prick test). I still...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis
Unclear symptomsHi. My name is Arthur. I have been having issues with continuos cough for the last two years. Doctors, I have been to, nor diagnose me 100% with asthma, neither...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSleepSymptomsDiagnosis
FormoterolHi all. Reading an article about bronchodilators in the newsletter email has prompted me to ask this question. Does anyone have cardiac issues relating to formoterol use? I began a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisInhalersSide Effects
Confusion about Asthma DiagnosisI was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma earlier this year after my sister visited and brought her dog that I am apparently allergic to. I had not had breathing problems...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAllergiesDiagnosis
Finally have an answerAfter a year of little asthma control, poor breathing and too much time in the hospital, I finally have an answer to the question why? Yesterday day I had a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosis and Lung Function1 year ago I was diagnosed with asthma. At the last appointment the Dr said I had a 6% increase in lung function after the post bronchodilator test. 1 year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis