Active yesterdayWhite cell count. Neutrophilic asthma?...Already been told possible Eosinophilic asthma from a blood test I qualified with E-asthma. That an asthma Doctor with an 8 hour drive says I could have. No one followed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active 2 days agoAsthma and nocturnal low pulse ox...I had a sleep study for possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study showed a mild level of OSA, but also found that my baseline pulse oxygen level during sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesComorbiditiesSleep
25 Years Ago, We Started Our Asthma Journey...It’s been a long 25 years since my son was hospitalized and THEN diagnosed with asthma. As I learned more about asthma, which wasn’t easy back then, I realized I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 3 days agoHas anyone used creatine and experienced issues with congestion?...I used 5mg of creatine per day for a 3 days. I had to stop taking it because it caused severe congestion. Has anyone else had a similar experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Enerzair ...I'm curious if anyone else suffered from joint pain, in particular the thumbs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoDid anyone's severe asthma turn out to be due to autoimmune/genetic conditions? My cortico-dependent asthma is controlling my life....I'm currently dealing with severe cortico-dependent asthma (stuck on 40 mg of prednisone daily) in my early 20s despite adhering to treatments, having a healthy body mass, a history of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active yesterdayWhy are Dr's so Reluctant to Properly Test People for Asthma?...Hello, everyone. I apologize if there are any typos in this post or if I don't sound like myself. I'm currently typing this in a hotel after we had my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedTreatment
What liquid medicine was given for Asthma in the 1960's?...I am trying to remember what liquid medicine my Dr prescribed for me for asthma in the 1960's when I was approximately age 12. It was redish in color and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sense of smell & triggers...I can’t say that I smell dust mites, but I do smell mold and it will set my asthma off, also cleaning fluids, new carpeting, or fresh paint, which I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Asthmatic with a heightened sense of smell...I read a comment by another person here asking about having a stronger ability to smell asthma triggers. May I just say I resonate 100% with that statement. I probably...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active yesterdaySmell Triggers...I have always been able to smell excessive dust and fragrance because they cause my throat to close and my eyes to water incredibly....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hyperosmic noses...I live your story. Having a sensitive nose is under appreciated as a thing. I’m betting 10% of everyone has it but may not really know it. Asthma hits 10%...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
If it's there, I can smell it....I can smell a burning cigarette 3 rows away in a parking lot. Living in Arizona, there's lots of dust and I'm constantly trying to get rid of it in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Spring Asthma Hacks...What are your tips and tricks for managing asthma during the spring season? 🌺...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesWeatherTips & AdviceCoping
Is asking because the blood is clotting...I believe that asthma is because blood is clotting and I believe that a anti blood clot medication will cure asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cleaning Supplies...Hi, I work for a public library in the computer department. Periodically, I am responsible for changing a staff member's computer or simply performing maintenance on their computer. Having severe...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & EmploymentAllergiesSevere Asthma
after using steroid type inhaler, mouth rinsing is required, what if no water is available...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Caffeine and Asthma...Many years ago, my mother told me that caffeine helps asthma so if I don't have medication then to have caffeine. I personally found it helps on its own for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Breathless ...I take Seretide and Spiriva but still get breathless when climbing stairs or walking uphill. Also when travelling to hot humid countries. Is this normal...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTravel
What's the Difference Between Albuterol and Xopenex?...Although I ended up not going to medical school, I took many pre-med classes in college. I took everything from anatomy and physiology to chemistry and advanced biology classes. One...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
