Been fighting the fight since I turned 40.Been fighting the fight since I turned 40 yrs. old. Thought asprin was for the weak up untill that point. Broke some ribs and wound up being miss diagnosed for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlare-Ups
Silent Asthma. NO wheeze but very tight chest and bad coughing.How does anyone convince doctors that they have asthma? I don't wheeze, but have severe chest tightness, cough and mucus They have stopped my prednisilone tablets but that was the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosis
Acute Bronchitis and asthma exacerbation Three weeks ago I got a sore throat and it gradually got worse and turned into bronchitis. I called my doctor and he put me on a course of prednisone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesInhalersFlare-Ups
New $35 cap on inhalersNow the the three biggest inhaler manufacturers are capping their price at $35. AstraZeneca and Boehinger on June I and Glazoklinesmith on Jan 1 25. I noticed that the cap...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCost
Asthma and smoking As a kid, I first had the symptoms while I was playing and my sister took my toy and I started screaming. My parents then gave me warm water mixed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSevere AsthmaCoping
Asthma and screened porches in the south I want to glass in our screened porch because of pollen, dust, heat and cold. How do you feel about it? How much time can I really spend there?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceCopingAllergies
Asthma and Decision-MakingKnowing our asthma triggers can help us avoid activities that may bring on a flare-up or asthma attack. It also can make decisions, such as whether or not to attend...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceFlare-Ups
Showers and BathsAfter I take a long hot shower or bath, I can get very short of breath. Most of the time sitting on the edge of the bath helps, but sometimes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Expensive InhalersI too have fallen into the donut hole with insurance company. Co-pay has tripled because I'm on three different inhalers ($140 each). My doctor has been trying to give me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Neck itchesThere are times when I’m busy doing something and my neck will start to itch and I’ll scratch. Not thinking what’s causing it, just continuing with my day. I hadn’t...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies