FeaturedWinter Asthma HacksWhat are your tips and tricks for managing asthma during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesTips & AdviceWeatherTriggers
FeaturedAsthma Comorbidities A comorbidity is a condition that occurs in addition to a primary illness. For some people, comorbidities make asthma more difficult to control. What comorbidities do you contend with in...Reactions0reactionsComments93 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Active todayDid anyone's severe asthma turn out to be due to autoimmune/genetic conditions? My cortico-dependent asthma is controlling my life.I'm currently dealing with severe cortico-dependent asthma (stuck on 40 mg of prednisone daily) in my early 20s despite adhering to treatments, having a healthy body mass, a history of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active todaySmell TriggersI have always been able to smell excessive dust and fragrance because they cause my throat to close and my eyes to water incredibly....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active todayHas anyone used creatine and experienced issues with congestion?I used 5mg of creatine per day for a 3 days. I had to stop taking it because it caused severe congestion. Has anyone else had a similar experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active yesterdayWill you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of asthma? The In America survey is now closed. We are conducting our In America survey to learn more about the challenges of living with asthma. By taking our survey, you can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active 2 days agoWhat are some lingering questions you have? All questions are safe here. What asthma-related topics would you like to know more about? Post your question here and our health leaders and community members will answer the best...Reactions0reactionsComments83 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
Active 5 days agoCleaning SuppliesHi, I work for a public library in the computer department. Periodically, I am responsible for changing a staff member's computer or simply performing maintenance on their computer. Having severe...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & EmploymentAllergiesSevere Asthma
Active 5 days agoEnerzair I'm curious if anyone else suffered from joint pain, in particular the thumbs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Active 6 days agoWhy are Dr's so Reluctant to Properly Test People for Asthma?Hello, everyone. I apologize if there are any typos in this post or if I don't sound like myself. I'm currently typing this in a hotel after we had my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Active 6 days agoNebulizerI have only had my nebulizer a few days. Mucus was and is just coming to my mouth almost hourly. I have spit into many Kleenex boxes. My neighbor uses...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Anyone with experience of hormone replacement therapy impacting their asthma?Hi, I'm curious if others have experience with HRT (hormone replacement therapy) impacting their asthma. I'm a 55-year-old woman and have had asthma since I was a child. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare-Ups