Stuck in the Yellow...I have written all about asthma action plans in the past and really stressed their importance. If you are unfamiliar with what...reactions2comments
How can a sinus surgery like balloon sinuplasty cause an asthma attack?...I just had this surgery done less than a week ago, and I'm finding myself short of breath. It turns out there...reactions1reply
What's All This Asthma Stuff? Part 2...Part 1 of "What's all this asthma stuff?" talked about metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers and spacers. Today we're going to...reactionscomments
Symbicort side effects with rash?...Has anyone ever had a rash reaction on their face due to Symbicort? I have been on it since April and my...reactions7replies
My Asthma...I am in my mid 30's. My family and I have had asthma a lot of our lives. My Dad (sadly he's...reactions9comments
Asthma Myths and Misconceptions...There are so many asthma myths and misconceptions. Please comment in the forum and let me know what are some asthma myths...reactions22replies
I have asthma....I’m almost embarrassed to say that. Why? Because my asthma is not bad. Oh, it’s bad enough when I can’t breathe. Compared...reactions1comment
Does anyone have any experience with Fasenra (Benralizumab)?...I have been on other asthma biologics and have had headaches and fatigue. I am trying to figure if I should schedule...reactions2replies
My specific asthma triggers...I am 71 and my asthma mostly comes from smells, musty or mold, perfume really effects me terribly. Any strong smell can...reactions5comments
What type of fask mask is suitable for people living in zones of yellow or orange air quality?...Airnow.gov rates air all over the USA and lately due to the California wildfire particulates spreading around MORE than California many of...reactions2replies
Silent Asthma: What You Need to Know...We had a request from our readers for more information about "silent asthma." I was not real familiar with that term, so...reactions40comments
Those of you who have asthma have you had mucus plugs?...If so, what has helped you in dealing with excess mucus and mucus plugs? Thank you....reactions2replies
Smoothies: Refreshing, or an Asthma Trigger?...The Hubster and I stopped for a bite to eat at a sandwich shop, and I couldn’t resist their special - a...reactionscomments
Triggered by my Triggers...An asthma trigger is anything that causes your asthma to act up. There are many different things that can be considered an...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or...reactionscomments
Sneezing...I am 86. But a lot of years ago, maybe when I was 9 or 10, I learned to sneeze in a...reactions1comment
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst Nightmare...Now that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when...reactions20comments
A Paper-Chase for Patients...A glossy insert slides out of the Weekend USA Today as I opened it to skim the news and lifestyle sections on...reactions1comment
Is anyone's asthma worse before menstrual period?...My asthma seems to get worse 4 or 5 days before my period. I can literally count the days on my calendar...reactions3replies