Has anyone nebulized plain saline to loosen congestion?My asthma tends to manifest itself in (among other things) frequent bronchitis with a lot of really thick, hard-to-cough-up gunk in my lungs. It creates kind of a vicious cycle...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Can dust cause asthma even if you're not actually allergic?I've had symptoms of dust mite allergy for years, and since I was diagnosed with asthma last year, the dust has emerged as a major trigger. I had allergy testing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Confusing Allergy Test ResultsI was diagnosed with asthma about eight months ago. I've been bothered by dust (sneezing spells, runny nose, itchy eyes, etc) for years, and now dust is a major asthma...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAllergies
Is anyone's asthma worse before menstrual period?My asthma seems to get worse 4 or 5 days before my period. I can literally count the days on my calendar and know when I'll start having difficulty. Does...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
How to talk to my friend about asthma and triggers in their home?I have a wonderful friend of many years, and I go to visit her every six months or so (we don't live near each other). I love her like a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies