You forget that symptoms are not normal....I've been asthmatic since I was a child. And that's all I really know. So I expect to have to take my...reactions5comments
My Take on the Long-Term Side Effects of Inhalers...I have a hypothesis about the long-term side effects of taking albuterol inhalers. I'm not going to use science here. I'm simply going...reactions7comments
Wandering into a Flu Shot...Not quite literally, I mean. I didn’t literally walk straight into a hypodermic needle of dead flu virus and just happen to...reactions1comment
Does anyone elses' child have severe persistent asthma?...My 11-year-old has severe persistent asthma. She is on Symbicort, Qvar, Spiriva, Performorist, Singulair, levalbuterol, Zyrtec and allergy shots..... any help is...reactions1reply
Why do I have a metallic taste in mouth during asthma attack?...Whenever I have an asthma attack I have a metal taste in my mouth. What will make me have this?...reactions2replies
Reading the Fine Print...I am not new to the clinical trial experience and I am a huge advocate for patients getting involved in research. I...reactionscomments
What is Sensitization?...Previously I explained how asthma is the result of an abnormal immune response. In this post, I aim to delve a little...reactionscomments
Samuel Taylor...Samuel began as a patient advocate on the Asthma.net community, and expanded his role at Health Union to a community lead. Samuel...
What does an asthma attack feel like?...I have uncontrollable coughing to the point of gagging and throwing up while having severe difficulty breathing .... is this an asthma...reactions4replies
Mom Guilt...Oh, boy was I guilty of this! Should we continue our career? Or stay home with the kids? Why can't I keep...reactionscomments
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Asthma: Is There a Link?...Recently, a friend asked if I was aware of a link between asthma and iron deficiency. I told her it sounded like...reactions2comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Asthma...I’m just going to say it- asthma can be completely and utterly overwhelming at times. Regardless if you are newly diagnosed or...reactions13comments
Poor Air Quality and Asthma: Part 1...Here in Manitoba, we are fortunate to enjoy good air quality most of the year. Winnipeg, as a “small big city”, doesn’t...reactionscomments
What are our options for children who suffer from asthma?...My daughter is 6 years old and was diagnosed with asthma at 6months old. 8 months out of the year we can...reactions1reply
Turmeric Is the Latest Super-Food, but Is It Safe for Managing Asthma?...Turmeric, a popular spice used in Indian cooking is the latest “super-food.” People are stirring it into their lattes and sprinkling it...reactions2comments
"Mom, How Do I Get Out Of This?"...This was the question from my daughter. She and some friends were planning a group date (which apparently is how you date...reactionscomments
Asthma Lexicon: Breathing Treatment Terminology...Many people with asthma have nebulizers. They work great for asthma. So, what are they? Breathing treatment. It’s when you inhale medicine...reactionscomments
Unusual Asthma Symptoms...It’s often said that asthma is a heterogeneous disease. This means that asthma affects each of us in unique ways. A part...reactions44comments
Asthma Spoon Theory...I first heard of the Spoon Theory over a decade ago. However, I was younger and didn't really grasp what it meant...reactions8comments
Are Women With Asthma at Risk for Developing COPD Later in Life?...According to a recent study, published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, about 40% of women who have asthma are...reactions1comment
