Cough Variant AsthmaHello all, I have had temporary bouts of chronic / persistent cough for the last 1 year. The trigger can be anything, but once it starts it lasts roughly 10...reactions3replies
Super SnifferI can totally relate to the above story. As my condition worsened over the years my nose became more sensitive to my allergies. I can even detect the kind of...reactions1reply
Your rescue inhaler needs rescuing!I just saw an elaborate post about one asthmatic’s plan for dealing with social problems—scented candles, for example. THEN she says they alway make sure there’s a rescue inhaler IN...reactions1replyInhalers
Symbicort doseHi new sufferer here. I was using my Symbicort inhaler and after one twist it flew out of my hands and hit the floor. I picked it up and gave...reactions7repliesTreatmentInhalers
How long can a flare up last after smoke exposure?I’m new to this asthma diagnosis and it’s still not well controlled. I was at a friends house last night with a campfire burning. Almost 24 hours later, my chest...reactions9replies
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...reactions4repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis
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...reactions4repliesCopingFlare-UpsMental Health
Why do I have a metallic taste in mouth during asthma attack?Whenever I have an asthma attack I have a metal taste in my mouth. What will make me have this?...reactions2replies
Newly Diagnosed Adult-Onset AsthmaSome people develop asthma as adults. This type of asthma tends to be more severe than childhood-onset asthma. Have you been recently diagnosed with adult-onset asthma? Did you suspect you...reactions69repliesNewly Diagnosed