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
What is Symbicort SMART?...In most countries outside of the United States, there is an approved dosing strategy for the combination inhaler Symbicort known as Symbicort...reactions2comments
What? You Take Your Inhaler Every Day?!...When I first heard a doctor wonder about taking an inhaler every day at the Association of Asthma Educator's conference, I had...reactions9comments
Who can help with a home remedy?...I've had asthma since 5. I'm almost 80. don't smoke, try to eat right and exercise but every day is such a...reactions2replies
New Adventures, New Biologic...The time is quickly approaching, in just 5 days, I will be receiving my first injection of a new biologic that I...reactionscomments
Staying In A Dangerous Situation...I listened to a presentation at the annual Association of Asthma Educators conference in Phoenix in July, and the psychologist was talking...reactions2comments
Asthma From A Dad's Point of View...On our way back from a long road trip, I realized that even though asthma is my entire life's focus now (personally...reactionscomments
Common Asthma Triggers: Allergens...If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen can occur for various reasons. This is one reason it is so important...reactionscomments
Getting Asthma Inhalers...I just got free Symbicort for a year. Yay! And it was easy. Well, sort of. This is actually the second time...reactions7comments
How long does Dulera take to clear asthma symptoms?...I’ve been on Dulera for eight days, prior to this I was taking Asthmanex for a week with little improvement. It seems...reactions2replies
Asthma Lexicon: Lung Sound Terms To Know...Asthma tends to create some interesting lung sounds. So, doctors will probably want to listen to your lung sounds when they see...reactionscomments
Has anyone else experienced side effects from Nucala?...Hi everyone. After having to jump through so many hoops, i finally became eligible for Nucala. Ive just had my 4th injection...reactions6replies
