Turn the clocks back before asthma...Hi my name is Nannette and I was diagnosed with exacerbated asthma one year ago when I ended up in the hospital with double lobe pneumonia and bronchitis. For the...reactions3comments
My Asthma story...Hi my name is Terry I have been diagnosed with persistent severe asthma just about a month ago I used to be healthy active and slimmer but sense I retired...reactions1comment
What You Eat Affects Asthma?...These bodies of ours are pretty complicated and it’s hard to keep them balanced. Did you know that having low levels of Vitamin D can affect your asthma?! In the...reactionscomments
My asthma story...Hey all, I have had asthma since I was about 10. I had allergies all my life before that. I am 49 so when I was first diagnosed there were...reactions2comments
Stress Can Actually CAUSE Asthma???...This falls under the category of "You learn something new every day." I've always been a science nerd, and when my kids see me watching a science show on CBS...reactionscomments
Should People With Lung Disease Avoid Weighted Blankets?...For the last year or so, I’ve used a weighted blanket (off and on, because making such a blanket out of duct tape, Ziploc bags and rice is maybe not...reactions8comments
Vegetarian Eating and Asthma...When I read about cured meats and asthma it got me wondering if my vegetarian diet has any bearing on my asthma control. I personally am a fairly low key...reactionscomments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are....I recently had a doctor tell me that asthmainhalers are just as good as nebulizers for treating asthma attacks. And that moms aren't going to pack a nebulizer in their...reactions1comment
Moving to a New Climate With Asthma...In just a few short weeks my family and I will be moving across the country. My husband and I have lived here in southern California our entire lives. If...reactionscomments
Asthma and Fish Tanks...I did not grow up with pets at home. In college, I came home from a late-night trip to the big box store with a beta fish. Eventually, a small...reactionscomments
Clarification...I do not have asthma, but DO have COPD, which shares some of the symptoms. IE: I get bruising easily from the inhaled steroids I am on. ...reactions2comments
Reactive Asthma-My Story...I was a very healthy individual, a cycling, weightlifting, Pilates, and Therapeutic Riding Instructor. At age 47 I began to have unexplained dizzy spells, especially in the mornings, and it...reactions3comments
Xolair and Asthma...I have had asthma for 6 years now. I got diagnosed while pregnant and it has never really been under control and has required lots of steroids. This January I...reactions9comments
And... I Can't Stop Talking About Asthma...Recently, I was at the hospital to have a couple of minor procedures done. As the nurse was prepping me, I told her that I have asthma, and to please...reactions4comments
Asthma and Annoying People...My name is Yaritsa and I'm 25 years old. I've been living with asthma and allergies since I was diagnosed at age 7. Living in New York with asthma and...reactions1comment
#NutritionAndHealth...This month we are talking about nutrition and health! Join in on the conversation and tell us how nutrition has impacted your asthma. Do you have an success stories you'd...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Pet Allergies Nearly Killed Me And Put Me On Disability...When I first met Tom at a bar on a beach, he asked if I had pets. I said yes, I had a dog, but that I was very allergic...reactions8comments
Late Onset Asthma---Yuck...Hi. I'm female, age 71. Diagnosed with adult onset asthma about a year ago and I guess I'm still in denial. I have always thought of myself as a pretty...reactions6comments
Patient Role in Research Design...I was recently asked about what role did I think that patients played in research design. I realize that I tend to think of patient design and develop in a...reactionscomments
Pets Can Be Good For Your Health!...I’m a cat person. Thankfully my asthma is not allergy-driven (and this article is more driven to asthmatics like me who don’t have animal allergies.) I’ve always had cats since...reactionscomments
