Active 7 days agoAsthma and Decision-MakingKnowing our asthma triggers can help us avoid activities that may bring on a flare-up or asthma attack. It also can make decisions, such as whether or not to attend...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceFlare-Ups
Cough variant asthmaI find that many times my asthma is triggered by chemicals. New clothing, new furniture, rugs, etc. are all potential triggers for me, but lesser so than in years past...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTriggersInhalersSide Effects
Asthma-Friendly Holiday GiftsThe holiday season can be a tricky time for people living with asthma. Some popular gifts can be triggering, including scented candles and bath products, plants and flowers, and knick-knacks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments143 repliesTriggersTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Asthma and LaughterI know that there are a few posts on laughter as a trigger for asthma attacks, but wondering if any of you have had an attack so bad that you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTriggers
Allergic to pine?First year of marriage my mother in law bought an artificial tree because of my allergies. But then sprayed it with pine scent. Ugg...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTriggers
Have you ever had an exacerbation from having your ribs and back out of place?So currently recovering from an ER visit after an exacerbation and had a band of tightness across the sternum area of my chest. So it got me thinking that maybe...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFlare-UpsTriggersWork & Employment
Delayed reaction?With current Wildfire season in full swing I was wondering if anybody has a delayed reaction from the smoke or is it immediate for everyone? Also do high levels of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlare-UpsAllergiesTriggers
Allergy triggers, sensitivity triggers, ineffective inhalers, anti inflammatories and constant throat clearing…Hi, I’m a 60 something male in reasonable condition otherwise. Over the years I’ve had most if not all the inhaler options which ended up unnecessarily creating Senile Purple Pupura...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptomsTriggersTreatment
Autumn AsthmaWith the beginning of the Fall season here, for many people, it means raking leaves, outdoor fires, apple picking, and pumpkins! For many people with asthma, the change in season...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesWeatherTips & AdviceTriggers
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesSevere AsthmaAllergiesTriggers