What do I do now?So a long story short (ish)…two weeks ago I came down with a chest infection, sore throat etc and was given antibiotics. All cleared up…then last Saturday I started another...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesFlare-UpsSevere AsthmaTips & Advice
What is ICD-10 code J40 for Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic ?Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing great! As I mentioned previously, I’ve been having bronchitis like every 2/3 months and last month they gave me antibiotics and run a sputum...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesComorbiditiesSevere AsthmaHealthcare Team
Wondering about Air Purifiers you wear around your neck?I saw an add by a German Co. for an air PURIFIER with HPPA filters, that is fairly large, like a half moon sauce size and you wear it around...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesSevere AsthmaTriggersAllergies
Asthmatic SanitariumNine year old boy tyring to survive severe asthma and placed in an asthmatic sanitarium for almost two years. Wishes to be well and become a "real boy" so he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSevere AsthmaCoping
Tube Length; Nebulizer DesignHow long can tube length be? Because, of course, want to be a long distance from the noise. Have not been able to find a well designed nebulizer and do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSevere AsthmaInhalers
cardiopulmonary testHas anyone ever taken a cardiopulmonary stress test? Since I had Covid about 6 months ago, I enough energy to get myself through the work week along with increased shortness...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSevere Asthma
Paroxysysmal Nocturnal dyspnea (PSD)Hi, I have paroxysysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or sudden onset breathing difficulty at night. The only solution seems to be sitting up. PND is usually associated with heart/lung failure, but I've...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSleepSevere AsthmaSymptoms
Do steroids make your asthma worse?Hi I have severe obstructive asthma, which has got noticeably worse after a virus (pre covid) in 2019. My lung functions tests are quite dire, always have been, albeit I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesSevere AsthmaSide EffectsTreatment
where is the best place in U.S. to live with severe asthmaWe live in Houston TX right now and my asthma has continually gotten worse. I believe it's the climate and air quality. Where is the best place to live with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSevere Asthma
Heart and asthma Has anyone suffered heart problems due to asthma ? I get terrible breathlessness on any exertion, even just getting dressed. Recently this causes some chest pain which goes off when...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisSevere AsthmaHealthcare Team