Does anyone else have issues with Prednisolone, Cortisol and Asthma?...I respond well to Prednisolone. Dr. does suggest that - when I have an asthma attack - I am ‘deficient’ in Cortisol (and that Prednisolone increases my Cortisol)? Or, does...reactions3replies
Why Do Only Some People Get Asthma?...The question of all questions. Why is it that only some people develop asthma and allergies? Why don’t we all develop these annoying ailments? According to one educated guess, the...reactionscomments
Why do I feel ill everyday?...New to allergies and asthma. Recently diagnosed. Aches nauseous fatigue coughing non-stop....reactions2replies
Didn’t You Know Your Severity?...The other day I was in the online patient portal for my primary care physician (PCP). I was scheduling an appointment with her for a reason that was totally unrelated...reactionscomments
"Half of This, Half of That"...“The work of being a patient can be a fulfilling part of a person’s life. There are the small triumphs of figuring out how to get through the day without...reactionscomments
How to talk to my friend about asthma and triggers in their home?...I have a wonderful friend of many years, and I go to visit her every six months or so (we don't live near each other). I love her like a...reactions3replies
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
