Active yesterdayMy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingAwareness
Active yesterdayWhy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Active 3 days agoPremenstrual/Hormonal Asthma?...Hello, everyone, I hope you're doing well. I'm posting because I notice that before and during my time of the month I get asthma flares, and I've learned over the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessFlare-UpsSymptoms
Active 8 days agoUse an humidifier at night in your bedroom...If you don't have a cool air humidifier in your bedroom or house go get one. You will see the difference in your nose and throat. I have a pellet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSleep
Winter Blues, Inhaler Rules!...Hmm, the preventative inhaler! That marvelous little device that's supposed to be my respiratory savior, yet somehow manages to turn me into a moody, bloated, itchy-eyed version of myself. A...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
$35 cap on Asthma Inhalers?...Hi can anyone give more info on this? I found a coupon for Advair Diskus but is this how it works? Any insight would be appreciated....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Greenhouses Can Cause Asthma Attacks?...I was in Washington, DC, for work and stopped by the US National Arboretum. It was heavenly! I am a plant lover and have a “slight problem” when it comes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Good Asthma Control Feel Like?...We all know what poor asthma control feels like. But what about good asthma control? What does THAT feel like? Good asthma control feels like work. Here's a look at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 6 days agoWorking Toward Good Asthma Control...What work goes into obtaining good asthma control?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 8 days agoWhat is good asthma control? ...What does good asthma control feel like for you, or what are its benefits?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active 8 days agoBrittle Asthma...At age 47 I developed hypopituitarism and hypothyroidism, becoming dependent on steroids as I was at risk of addisonian crisis. I developed infection after infection and over the last 2...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Parents of asthmatic children...Parents of asthmatic children, I would like to hear your experience. What is most difficult for your children about their condition, both physically and mentally? Is it the visits and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingSevere AsthmaTips & Advice
Active 6 days agoBeta blockers with Asthma...Hi everyone, I’ve been on metoprolol Succinate ER for 8 year 25 mg no problems. So recently my blood pressure went up super high so they doubled my metoprolol to...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Is a Warmer Climate the Answer to My Health Conditions?...I have had a getaway planned for months now and now it has come and gone as quick as a flash! Before I went away, my body was in real...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Active 7 days agoNavigating the holidays with asthma...Asthma often finds a way to interfere with our everyday lives. The holidays can be particularly challenging, from avoiding triggers at parties to managing pressure and expectations. How do you...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTriggers
Fatigue and Asthma...Until reading the recent article on "is fatigue a symptom of Asthma", I only thought of after attacks. I read this article and the responses from professionals and came to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Diagnosed in 20s after moving to larger city now in 60s...Probably originally triggered last century by a combination of house dust mites from a furnished flat’s carpets when I was too poor as a student to get them cleaned (which...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Is My Chronic Cough Caused by Asthma? Or Something Else?...What if my chronic cough is caused by something other than asthma? Like...lung cancer? Lungs can be cranky, and sometimes it is hard to figure out what is going on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Active 8 days agoWinter Asthma Hacks...What are your tips and tricks for managing asthma during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesWeatherTips & AdviceTriggers
How Can Cutting Boards and Bamboo Lids Affect Asthma?...Mold is organic and can grow just about everywhere. It loves to hide in your kitchen. It’s tricky because, unlike most asthma triggers, mold is both an allergen and an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
