desperate for answersMy son has been suffering from severe asthma for 11 years. He has had asthma since about 2 years old, but at the end of his second grade year he...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSevere Asthma
Smelling Asthma TriggersI have always been able to smell asthma triggers and never thought this was even unusual. Once I went to stay in a cabin for a retreat and smelled the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Biopsy for Potential Thyroid CancerHi - I went to the doctor to get an ultrasound and now have to get a biopsy that looks suspicious and is large. Has anyone ever had thyroid removal?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Asthma Attacks at Center ParcsI have had very mild asthma most of my life (over the last 40 years) and I have found going for a break at Center Parcs is definitely is a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Asthma and Bronchiectasis StoryEvert since I was a child I've had asthma. It always sent me to the ER and then the hospital, catching pneumonia and bronchitis multiple times. Each time I needed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
airsupraMy daughter was told to take AirSupra once daily which she has done for 2 weeks; we just realized it's a rescue inhaler. Is she okay? There were times when...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What do you do to distract yourself from an asthma flare up or attack?The Moderator Leon gave me the idea to ask everyone this question. I really like to use Legos to distract myself. Have you ever thought about distracting yourself when you're...Reactions0reactionsComments83 repliesTips & Advice
Can I have an asthma attack and a panic attack at the same time?I think I had an asthma attack and a panic attack at the same time yesterday. I was feeling very anxious about something. I have already not been feeling well...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTriggers
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...Reactions0reactionsComments82 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Steroid inhaler side effectI know this might sound crazy, but wanted to see if anyone had a similar experience. My 8 year old recently started using a steroid inhaler. His asthma is pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesInhalers