Has peak flow increased after coughing up mucus?If you measure peak flow on a good day (not during an exacerbation), then cough up mucus, then measure again, has your peak flow rate increased? Have a question for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has your dry powder inhaler plugged and what do you do about it?When the ICS aerosol canister I used was discontinued "due business reasons", the replacement approved by my insurance plan was a dpi, dry powder inhaler by the same company with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Can dust cause asthma even if you're not actually allergic?I've had symptoms of dust mite allergy for years, and since I was diagnosed with asthma last year, the dust has emerged as a major trigger. I had allergy testing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Any experiences with severe asthma?I have been on treatments for 10 yrs to no avail. Prednisone 20 mgs daily. I have recently told nothing more to do now....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Has anyone gotten injections while on vacation?I'm on Xolair injections 2 a month and I'm thinking of going on extended vacation (2 months or so) but haven't decided where yet. Does anyone have any info or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Steroids and TeethMy 5 yr old daughter has an excellent diet. Unfortunately, her health has been awful the last few months though, including hypoglycemia due to steroids for adrenal insufficiency and brittle...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregiving
Confusing Allergy Test ResultsI was diagnosed with asthma about eight months ago. I've been bothered by dust (sneezing spells, runny nose, itchy eyes, etc) for years, and now dust is a major asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAllergies
Has anyone prevented the asthma cough?Recently three months back I have got asthma and actually, I have got diagnosed late I guess. Because I was having all these wheezing and chest pain for quite a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What's a resonable time frame to get asthma under control?I was diagnosed with asthma a year ago, it became severe a few months later. It's still not under control. I use my rescue inhaler several times a week. I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Daily Life AccomodationsSo many of us have eliminated lots of products and situations to avoid or triggers, and I see plenty of recommendations for things to eliminate. What about the things we...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies