Struggling with Asthma and COPD...I am so used to doing things myself and I really don't have the money to pay people to help me. I work but have a hard time. I get...reactions1replyCoping
Battling for Pre-Authorizations (and My Life)...Back in January of 2022, I was started on a monthly biologic drug, Tezspire™ (tezepelumab-ekko), for my severe persistent asthma. I was very excited, as this was a brand new...reactions23comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler Costs...This year, 3 large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...reactions12comments
Covid and asthma...Three weeks ago, I caught Covid from a grandchild who got it at camp. My initial symptoms were fairly mild, and my doc didn’t think I needed Paxlovid, so I...reactions6repliesComorbidities
Moving with Asthma...Summertime tends to be peak moving season, which can be equal parts exciting and stressful. The whole process, from packing to the actual move itself, can also bring on a...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceTravelTriggers
Tips for Moving During an Asthma Attack...I’m currently five weeks into one of the worst asthma exacerbations I’ve had in years. I’m on high-dose steroids and have been unable to taper them. And it’s starting to...reactions11comments
Trembling ...Does anyone else tremble with asthma inhalers? People are starting to notice and comment on it....reactions3replies
Asthma ...Newly diagnosed just told that I have Asthma what questions should I be asking? I know I'm not completely under control still get specifically night coughs? Thank you...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Do Any Paris Olympic Athletes Have Asthma?...The Summer Olympics will be taking place in Paris in July. Is anyone lucky enough to attend? I can't wait to see footage of my favorite city. To say I’m...reactionscomments
What's your favorite asthma-friendly summer activity?...Summer is typically a time for outdoor activities and soaking up the sun, but for those with asthma it can be full of triggers. What asthma-friendly activities do you have...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceWeatherTriggers
Spider Plants Are A Go!...I have spoken a number of times about how I have designed my apartment to be an allergy-free space. It’s an important thing for me that I have a space...reactions4comments
Asthma Toolbox: Portable Nebulizer...What kind of tools are in your asthma toolbox? Check out this video to see if this portable nebulizer is something you would like to add to your arsenal of...reactions3comments
Salmeterol Muscle Pain...Does anyone believe that salmeterol has caused lower back pain? I believe mine started around the time I switched to a combo steriod/ salmeterol inhaler....reactions2repliesTreatment
Dos And Don’ts for Dating a Person With Asthma...If you're dating someone with asthma, I can offer you some valuable insights. First off, it’s important to know that asthma itself shouldn’t hinder your relationship. However, there are some...reactions2comments
High Altitude and Asthma...Spent the weekend 1500+ feet higher than where I live and ended up in the ER the last morning. Anyone else affected by change in altitude?...reactions4replies
coughing...I was diagnosed with Asthma about 10 years ago. Two years ago I was told I had a Flu A, Not COVID. I felt terrible for months. I apparently went...reactions1replySevere AsthmaAllergies
How to Use Spiriva Respimat...One day when starting a new Spiriva Respimat inhaler, I thought back to many years ago when I first started using this inhaler device, and how it was the first inhaler and my...reactionscomments
What can I do?...I had asthma since I was about 8 it started out as exercising induced asthma now it’s mostly allergy related asthma. The problem is I keep getting sick every mth...reactions2replies
Finding a New Asthma Trigger...Just when I thought I had experienced every asthma trigger out there, along came a new one! I had a work trip to Moab, Utah, for a radon conference. Did...reactions29comments
Why My Fish Tank...Guys, I’ve been having these breathing problems for a while and I have been using nasal rinse every morning. Still, I've been very stuffy and dizzy. At times my daughter...reactions3replies
