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Will a service dog help warn me of asthma triggers?
Does anyone use a service dog to help warn you of asthma triggers? If so, how was the dog trained? …
Any advice or tips to traveling when living with eosinophilic asthma?
I have eosinophilic asthma and find it hard to walk anywhere. I’ve had an invitation to go to Sweden which …
Is it possible to have a good lung function test and still have asthma?
It was time for a lung function test. The last one 8 years ago I was given 2 inhalers, Singulair …
Has your dry powder inhaler plugged and what do you do about it?
When the ICS aerosol canister I used was discontinued “due business reasons”, the replacement approved by my insurance plan was …
Has peak flow increased after coughing up mucus?
If you measure peak flow on a good day (not during an exacerbation), then cough up mucus, then measure again, …
Can dust cause asthma even if you’re not actually allergic?
I’ve had symptoms of dust mite allergy for years, and since I was diagnosed with asthma last year, the dust …
Has anyone gotten injections while on vacation?
I’m on Xolair injections 2 a month and I’m thinking of going on extended vacation (2 months or so) but …
Is there a forum for RADS?
I was diagnosed with RADS (Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome) in 2016. Before then I was very active and didn’t have …
Has anyone prevented the asthma cough?
Recently three months back I have got asthma and actually, I have got diagnosed late I guess. Because I was …
What’s a resonable time frame to get asthma under control?
I was diagnosed with asthma a year ago, it became severe a few months later. It’s still not under control. …
Anyone have problems on airplanes with asthma?
I have taken 5 different trips on airplanes this year. I wear a heavy charcoal mask and do saline rinse …
What is the difference between cardiac asthma and asthma?
How to know if I have cardiac asthma instead of normal asthma? They have similar symptoms. …
How is asthma defined as controlled?
I think I remember reading somewhere that asthma is defined as controlled if you are able to make it 8 …
Gerd vs Asthma
Hi, I have always battled severe asthma and this year I have had an ongoing battle with LPR which is …
What would you say to a coworker who smokes?
Hi everyone, We have a new guy at work, who is friendly and all but smokes often. He goes out …
What has been everyone’s expereince that has Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?
My 17yr son just was diagnosed with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. We are working with his pulmonologist to try and find a …
How long does Albuterol stay in your system?
Is it detectable with a blood test or breathalyzer? …
Can GERD medications lead to asthma?
I read somewhere if u have GERD and take meds that can lead to asthma? …
What are your tips for finding a good respiratory therapist?
Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a respiratory therapist! If you haven’t found a good one, what …