How soon?When you have a flare up how long do you wait before you use your rescue inhaler? In the first 15 to 20 minutes or do you wait to see...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
FeaturedAsthma Frustrations - Time to Vent! We created this space as a judgment-free zone for our community members to openly vent about their frustrations of living with asthma. Some things are not meant to be said...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesCoping
Oral ThrushHey all, this year my asthma is the worst it's ever been. I've been using a nebulizer with Teva-Budesonide & Salbutamol, plus Singular in pill form. I've been responding really...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide Effects
Flare up I am so frustrated and upset. My asthma has been under control for so long and then 3 weeks ago I got a sinus infection and it has caused the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlare-Ups
Injure your lungs?I was having a discussion with someone about asthma and they mentioned that someone told them that albuterol / ProAir can actually hurt your lungs? I have used it so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesInhalersSide Effects
Has anyone benefitted from seeing a nutritionist or dietitian?Has anyone visited a nutritionist or dietitian and found any benefit to managing their severe asthma? I am tempted to visit one, but I have a severe food allergy and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
High IgEHello everyone. I had posted several weeks back, and was really struggling with my symptoms at that time. Bad news, I'm still strugging with the worst flare I've ever had...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Newly Diagnosed. Asthma: Can someone explain the chest tightness?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My Asthma TriggersOn Facebook, I was reading about people who were allergic to perfume....I thought I was alone in that category. Apparently, there are many who have that problem. I not only...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTriggers
Avoiding TriggersI react severely to smoke (of any kind.) In addition to taking my prescribed medications: I try to avoid asthma triggers (including smoke, chlorine & food triggers. This narrows my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTriggers