Riding the medical merry-go-roundI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFlare-UpsHealthcare Team
Coping with pulled ribsThe last 8 weeks have been the worst since I started suffering from asthma 17 years ago. It started with a chest infection that dragged on and required 3 courses...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingSymptomsMental Health
Have you ever discussed struggling with asthma with people who don't have it?Have you ever talked about struggling with your asthma with non asthmatic folks? Maybe you have, only to be met with answers like: "It's just the season." "This season is...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyAwareness
MotivationWhat motivates you through the harder days with asthma? What motivates you on the good days?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How do I get my family to understand my asthma? I'm a little frustrated right now. I've been having some issues with my asthma and I'm on the Prednisone taper, Zpack and nebulizer. My issues is my O2 is staying...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Struggling with Asthma and COPDI am so used to doing things myself and I really don't have the money to pay people to help me. I work but have a hard time. I get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Compressed oxygenI've been struggling so much lately that I actually purchased some of the compressed oxygen that elevation hikers and climbers use. I got it on Amazon and it even comes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlare-UpsTips & AdviceCoping
Repeated flare upsHi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m male, asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis
Asthma ExacerbationI have been lucky enough to only have had 3 extremely bad (to me! Lol) flares. I have had cough variant asthma all my life. I was only diagnosed officially...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingFlare-UpsMental Health
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More than my AsthmaAs we recognize Asthma Awareness Month this May, we want to connect with our community members who may be living with multiple conditions in addition to asthma. We know that...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesAwarenessCopingComorbidities