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tonytoshiba commented on the post, What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like? 11 hours, 8 minutes ago

Sashabear,
At times I do not have the money for my deductible portion during the first 3/4 of the year. I ask the pharmacist the price of each script. When they ask why I let them know that I do not have enough money for them all. Many times they will reduce the price or triple the amount with the same price which is a great reduction. Brain…

tonytoshiba voted in a poll 11 hours, 19 minutes ago

tonytoshiba commented on the post, What Have You Learned From Fellow Asthmatics? 11 hours, 20 minutes ago

Shellzoo,
Most sites state that you need prescription, not so, you order it and it is on your way.
When the asthma hits you hard and you cannot inhale your emergency inhaler the nebulizer will continue to provide the medicine into your lungs, going deeper and deeper as you are able.
As you know you must inhale using diaphragm.
I am having…

tonytoshiba posted an update 11 hours, 33 minutes ago

Huffin & puffin, pretty much normal

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 12 hours, 52 minutes ago

Glad to hear it, krishwaecosse. Thanks for letting us know. Leon (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, Trigger Opt-Out 12 hours, 53 minutes ago

Hi Shellzoo – sounds like a wise decision based on your condition. Enjoy the weekend! Leon (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 12 hours, 54 minutes ago

Hi Rachel, and thanks for joining in the conversation with your own point of view and opinion based on this article. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with the community. Leon (site moderator)

Rachel M. commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 13 hours, 35 minutes ago

I really like the the term asthma episode. I am in the midst of an asthma episode. It has been over a week and I’m coughing all the time, on a nebulizer treatment every four hours, and have tightness in my chest. Saw my amazing Allergist and now, on Prednisone and antibiotics to prevent an infection. I am exhausted. It’s been a rough week or so…

Shellzoo commented on the post, Trigger Opt-Out 14 hours, 21 minutes ago

I am opting out of a fantastic bonfire tonight but enjoying it from my balcony instead. No smoke to worry about. I would rather sleep well tonight than cough and wheeze.

krishwaecosse commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 19 hours, 21 minutes ago

Yes thank you

Lyn Harper, RRT commented on the post, The Difference Between Air Purifiers and Humidifiers 23 hours, 5 minutes ago

That’s actually very funny, rjmoon. You sound like me. I’ve been there, done that. I found it really helped to control the dust in my house. I tend to use it primarily in the bedroom where I feel it’s needed most. I also have a dog, so it made a difference there as well. I hope you find you like for a good price.
Lyn (site moderator)

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, The Difference Between Air Purifiers and Humidifiers 23 hours, 18 minutes ago

Hi again, rjmoon, and thanks for this post. We are good listeners here at COPD.net, as well as being a good sounding board (kinda the same thing, right?). I was happy your provided your thoughts here and I agree with you. Why not give it a try? From what I can tell, many people on our website are using them successfully.
Please do check back…

Kerri MacKay wrote a new article 1 day ago

Trigger Opt-Out

Living with asthma, we often find ourselves in situations where we’re faced with a decision: when suddenly or unexpectedly exposed …

rjmoon commented on the post, The Difference Between Air Purifiers and Humidifiers 1 day, 12 hours ago

I’ve been going back and forth about getting an air purifier. For awhile I was shopping around for one, then I decided it probably wasn’t necessary and not worth the money, and now I’m back to thinking it might be a good idea after all. If nothing else, I won’t need to dust and vacuum as often, and that alone would likely help. I get by wearing…

Leon Lebowitz, RRT commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 1 day, 12 hours ago

Hi krishwaecosse, and thank you for joining in the conversation here. It’s good to hear you were assertive by looking for another physician. A partnership between physician and patient will generally insure that one’s asthma is under maximum control.
Are you satisfied with your current medical practitioner?
Leon (site moderator)

krishwaecosse voted in a poll 1 day, 17 hours ago

krishwaecosse commented on the post, Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-Ups 1 day, 17 hours ago

The difference between an asthma attack and a flare up of asthma is one that I found myself and a physician disagreeing on once. Needless to say I haven’t seen him again.
I had a fairly rubbish asthma attack which stopped me in my tracks and saw me trying to selfmedicate before calling for additional help. Upon discussing this with the doctor…

Kathi MacNaughton wrote a new article 2 days ago

What the Humid Days of Summer Can Mean for Asthma

Weather, any time of the year, is not a friend to people with asthma. But hot, humid days can be …

Polyanna voted in a poll 2 days, 1 hour ago

Sumra Alvi commented a story 2 days, 1 hour ago

Hi llchev66, thanks for commenting on this story it’s great to hear from you. How have you managed stress and asthma? Do you have any tips? Looking forward to hearing from you. Warmly, Sumra (Asthma.net Team)