Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?...Most people spend time in or around chlorinated swimming pools during summer. It’s like a modern staple of vacations and warm summer days. As adults, sometimes we swim with the...reactionscomments
Does a full moon affect your asthma?...As the full moon approaches on July 27th, do you feel it will have an impact on your asthma?...reactions2replies
Public Health - Helping When Doctors Run Out of Time!...I work in the field of public health, but most people have no idea what that means - or what we do. Even though public health has been around for...reactions2comments
Stress & Asthma -- What's the Connection?...Has anyone ever told you -- or at least hinted -- that your asthma is "all in your head?" Luckily, this doesn't happen too much these days, but there was...reactionscomments
My asthma story...I am now 69 years old. I got my first attack of asthma at the age 14 (ie 1963) in small hours of 2 or 3 am. The suffering was...reactions1comment
My journey! Katherine...I did not get asthma until moving to an apartment over ten years ago! I did not have allergies! And I am a long time smoker age 52 that has...reactions1comment
Breathing is a good thing...I am a child of the late 50’s and was raised surrounded by smokers. With chronic tonsillitis and recurring strep throat, I had my tonsils and adenoids removed at age...reactions2comments
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-Check...It’s June 1, and I haven’t spent more than two weeks at home since the beginning of March. The longest span I spent away from home at once (and ever...reactionscomments
I have a question about exacerbations?...I have COPD and asthma and am 76 years old. I had Dos-Paks on 1/12/18 and 4/23/18. Now, I think I'm having another exacerbation and have asked my primary care...reactions3replies
Does anyone know where to get a mask with a cushion or soft seal?...I am looking for a nebulizer mask that has a soft seal or some sort of cushion on the part that touches your face. I don't know about you but...reactions1reply
Those Dog-Gone Allergies Are Back...So, I’m sitting on my porch. I can hear the chirping of birds. I watch as two squirrels chase each other. Wait! Over there a crow and a robin look...reactionscomments
Have you found a way to manage your triggers? Share some helpful tips here!...reactions5repliesTriggers
Has anyone had a deminished sense of smell?...I have always had a strong sense of smell and am bothered by many triggers related to different smells. I have recently noticed that I can not smell things as...reactions3replies
How long can a flare up last after smoke exposure?...I’m new to this asthma diagnosis and it’s still not well controlled. I was at a friends house last night with a campfire burning. Almost 24 hours later, my chest...reactions9replies
What are some fragrance free products that you have found helpful? (and won't break the bank)...Community members want to know more about what the community uses as far as fragrance free products in the home....reactions4replies
Any experiences with severe asthma?...I have been on treatments for 10 yrs to no avail. Prednisone 20 mgs daily. I have recently told nothing more to do now....reactions5replies
Is Swimming Beneficial To Asthmatics?...Swimming has long been recommended for kids with exercise-induced asthma (EIA). It was recognized as an ideal way for them to stay fit and healthy. Recent concerns about chlorine in...reactions6comments
Is purple brusing a side effect of a specific treatment?...Has anybody suffered from side effects using advair inhaler for 20 years or more? Such as purple bruising on your arms?...reactions13replies
What Does Reversible Mean?...So, you often hear that asthma is reversible. What does this mean anyway? Here’s what to know. No. There is no cure for asthma. Asthma the disease is chronic. This...reactions1comment
Does a full moon affect your asthma?...As the full moon approaches on July 27th, do you feel it will have an impact on your asthma?...reactions2replies
