Cold Weather and AsthmaHi everyone, As I type this it is 6am on one of the coldest mornings we, on the East Coast of South Africa, have experienced in years. It's about 14°C...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
How long can a flare up last after smoke exposure?I’m new to this asthma diagnosis and it’s still not well controlled. I was at a friends house last night with a campfire burning. Almost 24 hours later, my chest...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Cultivating Community: Introduce Yourself!This Asthma Awareness Month, we want to highlight opportunities on Asthma.net to learn and connect with others impacted by asthma to cultivate a supportive online community. [Reminder: please do NOT...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyCoping
Salmeterol Muscle PainDoes anyone believe that salmeterol has caused lower back pain? I believe mine started around the time I switched to a combo steriod/ salmeterol inhaler....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Severe pet dander allergyI have been asthmatic my whole life , I am 46. Always had a severe pet allergy/ asthma. My adult daughter who lives on her own has a cat and...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Is it possible for asthma symptoms to be caused by dryness (not necessarily with cold temperature)?I'm new to Asthma.net, although not to asthma. I've noticed the past few days our temps are warmer than normal for March, but outside air is very dry, and inside...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Water damage and moldI decide to clean filter on window AC unit. Find water damage to wall and floor behind boxes. Two boxes of books are ruined with black mold. I toss them...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
FeaturedAsthma and Dust MitesGreetings, new here. My asthma is exceedingly intermittent - I can go months with no problems, but then relapse very badly for a few weeks, I often experience a setback...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTriggers
Asthma and Heartburn Hi all, I have read that heartburn or GERD is a common comobidity with Asthma and just wandered how many of you have a problem with it, and when it...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesComorbidities
Can the type of ceiling insulation affect asthma?I moved into my house nearly 20 years ago. I have since had many health issues and been also diagnosed with asthma. I have had 2 other people who slept...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTriggers