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JanetH commented on the post, Wheeze and Psychiatric Disease? 1 hour, 29 minutes ago

I haven’t read the study, but I wouldn’t be surprised if similar results were found in this country. Any chronic ailment causes one to make changes in their life that others do not. The medications to treat asthma are expensive if you don’t have good insurance. This can lead to anxiety and depression.

Kathi MacNaughton wrote a new article 2 hours, 16 minutes ago

Rescue Inhalers for Asthma: Can You Use Them After Their Expiration Date?

This is an interesting question I heard recently. I have only mild, intermittent asthma, so don’t use my rescue …

Crazy voted in a poll 2 hours, 34 minutes ago

Crazy commented on the post, We Aren’t Superman After a Flare-up! 2 hours, 34 minutes ago

Thank you. A refresher and acknowledgment is a confidence booster. Seems like I could sleep around the click these days!

Lyn Harper, RRT commented on the post, What Tests Were Used to Diagnose Your Asthma? – Expert Answers 2 hours, 50 minutes ago

Wow musicnutt! It sounds like there’s a story attached to that experience. I’m sure glad that worked out. Thanks for sharing…. – Lyn (site moderator)

John Bottrell, RRT wrote a new article 3 hours, 53 minutes ago

5 More Asthma Myths Worth Noting

I love debunking myths. It’s something I do often at work. I did it in my post, “12 …

musicnutt commented on the post, What Tests Were Used to Diagnose Your Asthma? – Expert Answers 4 hours, 3 minutes ago

I was diagnosed in an emergency room while the doctors were trying to get me breathing again I was 5 years old

Leon Lebowitz, RRT answered a question 5 hours, 9 minutes ago

Hi abdemanaf – that makes a good read! As Lauren said, thanks for sharing it with us here.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT posted a new activity comment 5 hours, 10 minutes ago

Hi ruthieq and thanks for updating us with how you’re feeling. We’re sorry to hear you’re not up to par since returning from the south. It can’t be easy for you without your peak flowmeter – especially if that is the device you use to gauge your breathing comfort level. If you are skeptical of hearing back from your physician (prior to your…

ruthieq posted an update 6 hours, 8 minutes ago

Still not under control like I was before my visit south. I see my Dr in July. My flow meter got crushed and my Dr has not responded to my request for new Rx . So I’m not sure how far off I am. This affects my energy level, already compromised by a flare of my RA the other day. Otherwise I’m fine, thanks! 😛

lauren.tucker answered a question 8 hours, 22 minutes ago

Thanks for sharing this Blog with us abdemanaf! Best, Lauren (Asthma.net Team)

abdemanaf answered a question 9 hours, 33 minutes ago

Please check out : https://aerobithealth.com/thunder-fever-sweeps-the-nation-affecting-asthma-sufferers-with-potentially-dangerous-results/

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, Mental and Emotional Aspects of Asthma – Interview with Lyn Harper 1 day, 3 hours ago

Hi Lyn and thanks so much for being interviewed and publishing the content here on Health Union. The candid presentation of how you manged the mental and emotional aspects of asthma is very much appreciated. I’m quite sure the community members who read the content of your interview will derive a great benefit from you sharing your experiences.…

Leon Lebowitz, RRT posted a new activity comment 1 day, 3 hours ago

Hi again, Debby. You’ve already advised us of the weather and that it’s causing you to wheeze. We appreciate your input. Leon (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT posted a new activity comment 1 day, 3 hours ago

Hi again, Debby. After letting us know that thunderstorms always trigger your asthma condition, we appreciate that you’re feeling wheezy anticipating the rain. where you live. Thanks for letting us know.
Leon (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT answered a question 1 day, 3 hours ago

Hi Debby and thanks for your response and sharing that thunderstorms always ‘trigger’ your asthma condition. Are you able to share how you manage in these situations?
All the best,
Leon (site moderator)