Weather Changes and Asthma...When the weather turns how do you manage your asthma symptoms? What kinds of weather trigger your asthma?...reactions12repliesTriggers
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Puffs?...The million dollar question: how long should I wait between inhaler puffs? Like many asthmatics, medications delivered by inhaler are an integral part of my everyday. Also, like many patients, I am...reactions2comments
Perfume-Induced Asthma...Yesterday was my birthday my husband took me to Kendra Scott to get my 50% off birthday item. Our Pastor and wife took us to eat. I was already needing...reactions50comments
Acupuncture...I am thinking of trying acupuncture to treat my rather severe and ongoing asthma. Has anyone out there used acupuncture in their treatment? Thanks. Joan...reactions5repliesTreatment
The Effects of Chocolate on Asthma (or Reasons to Consume Chocolate)...I’m going to give you an excuse to consume some more chocolate. Worded another way, I’m going to teach you the effects of chocolate on asthma. When I’m done you...reactions20comments
Chat With An Asthma Educator: Lorene Alba...Over the month of May as we celebrate Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we thought we'd interview Lorene Alba, a contributor and moderator here to get to know more about...reactionscomments
Lifelong battle...I've been diagnosed since age 3 and been on a slew of medications! And even though I've been in/out of doctors and hospitals for various respiratory, pneumonia, and bronchitis conditions-all...reactionscomments
The Balancing Act of Controlling and Managing Asthma...The Asthma In America 2017 online survey gathered insights from 1,039 individuals currently diagnosed with asthma, to understand their treatment experience and impact on their quality of life. Here are...reactions5comments
Maximizing Your Care Team In Your Neighborhood...After a recent exacerbation, I have really found merit in my care team that works together has made the word of difference. As usual, I have a knack for getting...reactionscomments
My Asthma Mom: A Mother's Day Story...My mom did not have asthma. My dad did not have asthma. My Great Uncle Howard supposedly had it bad when he was a kid, but he grew up, smoked...reactionscomments
Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol trifenatate)...Breo Ellipta is a combination inhaler used to prevent and control asthma symptoms. It contains 2 medicines that work together to reduce inflammation and relax muscles in the airways. Breo...
Adult-Onset Diagnosis...Sorry for the long post, needing to vent... Hi, I am new to this site and so glad I found it. I am a 44 year old woman with young...reactions6repliesFlare-Ups
Were You Aware Of My Asthma?...May is asthma awareness month, seeing as you've found yourself on an asthma.net I assume you've heard of it. When I mention asthma people give knowing nods and often start...reactions1comment
It all started 4 yrs. ago at age 65.........After going for spray tans 3 times a week for four months I started having shortness of breath. A year later dx. with severe asthma. Now another year later and...reactions1comment
Answers to Asthma Questions I Didn't Know I Had: Inhaler Technique...“That’s just how it is,” or “because I said so,” are, in my world, not answers when I have questions. I am naturally inquisitive, and while I can accept I...reactionscomments
Asthma in Transition, Staying with Your Changes...As more research is being done to understand different types of phenotypes, endotype, and genotypes that researchers are currently investigating, I find this pretty fascinating. It may just be my...reactionscomments
What’s It Like Living With Asthma (An Invisible Illness)?...In her post “What Does An Asthma Attack Feel Like?”, Theresa, a fellow asthmatic and asthma writer, explains -- and quite well I must add -- what it’s like having...reactions2comments
Alternative Meds...Hi All, I just want to ask if anyone ever tried using medical cannabis as an alternative meds? I have read many articles about medical marijuana and how it can...reactions14repliesMedical Marijuana
Using A Nebulizer: Mouthpiece Or Mask?...Last fall, we took a quick weekend trip to see grandma. My daughter had a cold but didn't seem too sick. She used her inhaler before we left on the...reactions17comments
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