FeaturedActive todayHave you ever discussed struggling with asthma with people who don't have it?Have you ever talked about struggling with your asthma with non asthmatic folks? Maybe you have, only to be met with answers like: "It's just the season." "This season is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyAwareness
FeaturedActive todayAsthma 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments44 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Active todayChest TighteningHas anyone noticed this? When my Astma is getting worse my posture changes. The dimension around my ribcage shrinks by anything up to 3 inches. Does anyone have any idea...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesCoping
Active yesterdayCoping with pulled ribsThe last 8 weeks have been the worst since I started suffering from asthma 17 years ago. It started with a chest infection that dragged on and required 3 courses...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingSymptomsMental Health
Active 3 days agoLong term side effects from treatment Born in 1958 with severe asthma & major allergies. From about 6 months old to almost 5 years of age a major treatment was injection of Ephedrine with sulfur. My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Asthma and smoking As a kid, I first had the symptoms while I was playing and my sister took my toy and I started screaming. My parents then gave me warm water mixed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSevere AsthmaCoping
Asthma and screened porches in the south I want to glass in our screened porch because of pollen, dust, heat and cold. How do you feel about it? How much time can I really spend there?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & AdviceCopingAllergies
I miss my life before asthma, how about you? I don't know what it is... but like... I miss my life before asthma. I'd been doing so well with managing it and coping and all of that, but the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments64 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Asthma and anesthesia Hi everyone, I would like to know what experiences people with moderate to severe asthma have had with general anesthesia. I am particularly concerned because I do not wheeze. My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Having Asthma in PublicI've been checking out this forum for a few weeks now in hopes of reading about other people's experiences with asthma. This is a great resource, thanks for creating it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAllergiesAwarenessCoping