Active 4 days agoNo Coverage for Symbicort...My Medicare Advantage health insurance plan is being discontinued. I have been shopping for a new one on Medicare.gov. None of the plans available in my area will cover Symbicort...reactions1reply
Active 4 days agoThe man who smelled too sweet......Before I retired, I was a line supervisor at an auto company supervising a group of employees in assembling parts to vehicles. I worked with a design/assembly engineer who was...reactions1reply
Active 4 days agoPOSITIVE PAMIE!!...I was born with my asthma, hereditary from my father's brother. My parents didn't know and I was always sick. When I got older I went to an allergist and...reactions2replies
Jury Duty: A Fragrant Dilemma...I was called into jury duty, and the first day, sitting in the large room where the prospective jurors gathered, was no problem, as it was only about one-quarter full...reactionscomments
Active 2 days agoFragrances...I've always had hyper allergic skin and fragrance sensitivities. I agree that chemicals affect me more than natural fragrances, with a few exceptions. Gardenia, roses, lavender and forsythia. One natural...reactions1reply
Active 7 days agoAre we all the same when it comes to asthma...Hey, I was wondering, what is the biggest issues related to asthma in our daily lives? what are things to look out for. what happens if I have allergy, eczema...reactions1replyAllergiesSymptomsTriggers
Active 5 days agoSlow recovery after severe flare...How long does it take to recover from a severe asthma episode? 3 weeks ago I had my first ever severe flare where attacks were being triggered several times a...reactions5replies
Sneezing triggering asthma? 🤧...I have both allergic and non-allergic rhinitis and I'm prone to pretty intense sneezing fits. Immediately afterwards, my chest immediately tightens up, the wheezy asthma cough kicks in, and I...reactions1reply
Tips...I have air cleaners around the house and keep the windows and doors closed.minimal outside time....reactions1reply
Active 7 days agoWeird asthma presentation ...Hi everyone, I have multiple conditions so it can be quite hard to recognise what's going on. I spent all day in a bad way. Struggling to keep my eyes...reactions7repliesComorbidities
Inhaler meter glitching ...So I look at my daily inhaler and it is saying it is empty when it should be 1/2- 3/4 full. Checked old one in waste basket is completely empty...reactions1reply
Diagnosed with asthma as adult...Hi everyone, I became very short of breath in 2021 and after a pulmonologist diad PFTs, physical exam and methacoline challenge, said I probably had asthma. I've been on a...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
NOW CLOSED - Asthma Peak Week Giveaway...The Asthma Peak Week Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The third week of September is known as "Asthma Peak Week" due to an increase in asthma-related...reactions9comments
Reaction to smells...I have had situations where a very strong smell triggers not only asthma but it gave me a bad headache, dry heaves, and suddenly feeling like I was going to...reactions2replies
perfume ...hey guys, I have asthma, and perfume is my nightmare. If I put one in, it irritates my lungs and I start coughing or sneezing, and even one time it...reactions5replies
Active 7 days agoHow do you manage asthma during peak week?...The third week of September is often referred to as "Asthma Peak Week," due to a rise in asthma-related hospitalizations and an increase in triggers. How do you manage your...reactions214repliesTriggersAwarenessTips & Advice
New biolgics Asthma jab costing £3000 every 3 months ...Does anyone currently receive the new asthma jab. I believe ti go private costs 3k every 3 months can anyone confirm. I tried through NHS but have been turned down...reactions1replyCopingCostDepression
Has anyone here ever had a DCLO test? ...Hi folks, it's me, you may not recognize me because I changed my username to just my initials. I wanted to ask if anyone has ever had a DCLO and...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamSymptomsAwareness
Food Sticking in My Throat...I have trouble with certain foods sticking in my throat, resulting in coughing spells and irritation to my sinuses. One culprit is grains of cornbread but other foods can cause...reactions1reply
Asthma Medicine Costs...I went to the manufacturer of my Trelegy (I also have COPD). My Medicare Advantage plan kept changing prices, too high for me. The paperwork, and faxing are worth it...reactions2replies