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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSevere AsthmaAllergiesTriggers
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSevere AsthmaHealthcare Team