Did anyone's severe asthma turn out to be due to autoimmune/genetic conditions? My cortico-dependent asthma is controlling my life.I'm currently dealing with severe cortico-dependent asthma (stuck on 40 mg of prednisone daily) in my early 20s despite adhering to treatments, having a healthy body mass, a history of...reactions1reply
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of asthma? The In America survey is now closed. We are conducting our In America survey to learn more about the challenges of living with asthma. By taking our survey, you can...reactionsreplies
Cleaning SuppliesHi, I work for a public library in the computer department. Periodically, I am responsible for changing a staff member's computer or simply performing maintenance on their computer. Having severe...reactions2repliesAllergiesSevere AsthmaWork & Employment
Enerzair I'm curious if anyone else suffered from joint pain, in particular the thumbs....reactions5repliesAwareness
NebulizerI have only had my nebulizer a few days. Mucus was and is just coming to my mouth almost hourly. I have spit into many Kleenex boxes. My neighbor uses...reactions6replies
Anyone with experience of hormone replacement therapy impacting their asthma?Hi, I'm curious if others have experience with HRT (hormone replacement therapy) impacting their asthma. I'm a 55-year-old woman and have had asthma since I was a child. I would...reactions4repliesFlare-Ups
If it's there, I can smell it.I can smell a burning cigarette 3 rows away in a parking lot. Living in Arizona, there's lots of dust and I'm constantly trying to get rid of it in...reactions1reply
Curious about mucus. When asthma starts to be a problem I get here typical itchy neck but I also got what I thought is excess saliva. But asthma causes mucus and google says...reactions10replies
Breathless I take Seretide and Spiriva but still get breathless when climbing stairs or walking uphill. Also when travelling to hot humid countries. Is this normal...reactions1replyAwarenessTravel
FeaturedAsthma Comorbidities A comorbidity is a condition that occurs in addition to a primary illness. For some people, comorbidities make asthma more difficult to control. What comorbidities do you contend with in...reactions93repliesComorbiditiesCoping