Why are Dr's so Reluctant to Properly Test People for Asthma?Hello, everyone. I apologize if there are any typos in this post or if I don't sound like myself. I'm currently typing this in a hotel after we had my...reactions4repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Why is Alvesco prescribed for children under 12 ?On their website it says do not use for children under 12 but than on the Canadian Fact sheet it sees that practitioners can prescribe it for kids age 6...reactions7repliesDiagnosisAwareness
My child is having frequent nightmares and a constant stuffy/clogged nosesince taking Alvesco?She has been having nightmares every night like they are intense. She is crying and she gets angry at me in her dreams and I try to calm her down...reactions3repliesCaregivingAwarenessDiagnosis
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...reactions64repliesCopingDiagnosis
Where did my asthma go?Since I was 36 am now 73..have been on asthma medication,nebulizer,inhalers...it's been rough. I have been asthmatic free for 3 months, no meds at all...I went off of everything and...reactions1replySymptomsDiagnosis
Understanding AsthmaI had open heart surgery about 18 months ago. They replaced part of my aorta and my aortic valve. Everything went according to plan with no issues. Now (18 months...reactions3repliesDiagnosisSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with asthma at age 60New diagnosis of asthma after two Wisconsin cold seasons with six-months each of coughing. The diagnosis was made official with a pulmonary lab two weeks ago. This concept is brand-new...reactions23repliesDiagnosis
Unclear symptomsHi. My name is Arthur. I have been having issues with continuos cough for the last two years. Doctors, I have been to, nor diagnose me 100% with asthma, neither...reactions9repliesSleepDiagnosisSymptoms
Diagnosis and Lung Function1 year ago I was diagnosed with asthma. At the last appointment the Dr said I had a 6% increase in lung function after the post bronchodilator test. 1 year...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Repeated flare upsHi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m male, asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had...reactions4repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis