Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction SurveyWhat matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel about your...reactionscomments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD DiagnosisCOPD and asthma are both obstructive lung diseases. Classic symptoms of both are shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The path...reactionscomments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma and COPDCOPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions2comments
Asthma Diagnosis: A Tricky Journey?Getting an asthma diagnosis can sometimes be tricky and take a while and multiple doctors to ascertain. Our 2018 Asthma in America...reactions1comment
New Symptoms: A Sign of Disease ProgressionThis has been a week of discoveries. I had been having some new symptoms that I just could not seem to shake...reactions18comments
Finding Medical Alert BraceletsWhen you have a chronic condition and may need urgent medical help, it can be a good idea to wear a medical...reactionscomments
What Is Reactive Airway Disease?Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS). They are often used interchangeably with asthma...reactions2comments
Don’t Give Up on Asthma Control!Asthma control. Two words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics and...reactions14comments
Asthma Subgroups: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Another term for it is Irritant-Induced Asthma (IIA). This has been mentioned by members of our community...reactionscomments
Understanding the Role of the Allergic Cascade in Asthma AttacksI remember the first time I ever heard the term, "allergic cascade," was in the early 2000s. It came up while I...reactions2comments
Itchy Chin And Neck: What’s The Deal?Do you experience an itchy chin and neck prior to or during asthma attacks? If so, you may not be alone. In...reactions24comments
Dreaming On SingulairRecently, I’ve been having rather vivid dreams. I wake up and can remember them with clarity but I don’t remember many of...reactions19comments
Itchy Lung: What’s The Deal?Sometimes it feels like I have itchy lungs, but this doesn’t happen with all asthma attacks. It’s sort of a “sometimes” symptom...reactions25comments
Empowering Your Children With Asthma: Teach Them What They Need to KnowAs a parent of a child who has asthma, it's important to teach your child about his or her disease. When kids...reactionscomments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactionscomments
The False Security of Using a SpacerMany of us with asthma use a spacer with our inhalers, with the assumption that the spacer ensures we get the full...reactions3comments
Side Effects: Dealing With CavitiesI had no idea asthma medicine may cause cavities. That is, until a couple years ago when I read Dia's post, "Dental...reactions6comments
Asthma Lexicon: The Color Of SputumSo, you are producing sputum, often called mucus. When you do this, you should look at it. I know, it’s gross! Still...reactions6comments
Did You Know That Asthma is a Disability?When I was asked recently, "Is asthma a disability?", I didn't expect to find out the answer is yes. I mean, I've...reactions3comments
Obstructive VS Restrictive Lung Diseases (Where Does Asthma Fit In?)If you do a Google search you’ll learn there are two categories of lung diseases. They are obstructive and restrictive. So, what...reactionscomments
