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Definition of an attack

I'm confused as to what is considered an asthma attack and what's not. And if I have mild symptoms without it being attack what do you call that? I get...

Riding the medical merry-go-round

I got a cold last spring (about six months ago) and haven't stopped coughing (at least intermittently) for more than a few weeks since then. In the summer, shortly after...

How I Manage My Allergic Asthma

I was diagnosed with extreme allergic asthma when I was about 45. I, like many people were put on a asthma inhaler and told how to use it then left...

Asthma from cold air?

In recent years my asthma has gotten a lot better, mostly because I learned to avoid allergens. Unfortunately one thing keeps nagging me, and that is physical activity in cold...

Has anybody experienced anger issues due to long term inhaled steroid use for asthma?

Long story short, I've been on inhalers, and Prednisone bursts for more than 25 years. It's negatively affected my interpersonal skills, especially with coworkers. Either that or I'm that grumpy...

Prevention is the Best Defense

To prevent asthma attacks from seasonal allergies try storing your pillows in a plastic bag during the day. A clean trash bag works great. Another tip: wash your hair before...

Indoor Air Quality

My email had a link to the article on indoor air quality, which is a big contributor to my severe asthma experience. Outdoor air too, with pollens and smoke and...

How do pollution and poor air quality affect your asthma symptoms?

Some people have found that poor air quality and pollution can be a common trigger for their asthma symptoms. What about you? If these factors do affect you, what symptoms...

My Severe Persistent Asthma.

I have severe persistent asthma and I see an allergist. I'm on multiple medications for it. Breztri for a controller, Airsupra for my rescue inhaler, DuoNeb, which is a medication...

Asthma and sinus surgery

Getting ready to have sinus surgery as I have chronic sinusitis and so many rounds of antibiotics that works until 3-5 days finishing and then I start all over again...

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