Dupixent...A while back, I developed an itchy rash. My only relief was a certain steroid. I tried all treatments. Meanwhile, I also suffered from chronic asthma and was using Zolair...reactions1reply
Dupixent is TERRIBLE for Joint Pain!...Due to Dupixent, I had a terrible, jabbing pain in my knee and loss of use of my right leg. I lost much sleep and was on a walker for...reactions1reply
Biologic Disasters...I took Xolair for 18 months and experienced anaphylactic shock. I took Fasenra for 8 months and stopped breathing, was in a bipap machine for a week and was given...reactions2replies
My Asthma Story...I have asthma and I've had it since I was a child. I constantly stayed in and out of the hospital all my life, getting pneumonia and bronchitis multiple times...reactions1reply
The Nose Knows...The usual smells do not bother me in an acute fashion. Dust does not bother me. But if I walk near fresh paint, new carpeting, or if a building or...reactions1reply
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal Experience...Since 1980, I have been using rescue inhalers. I have taken billions of puffs. It is not a brag, just a lung-induced expertise that comes with the territory. I have...reactions37comments
I think im addicted or at least have a heavy reliance on my inhaler...to be honest im not really sure what to say ive been using inhalers since i was a kid im now almost 26 i feel like ive been so poorly...reactions7repliesSevere Asthma
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?...Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it disappointing that new medicines are not formulated in...reactionscomments
is asthma forever?...I'm new to this site, and I recently had an asthma attack. before that, the last one I had was years ago. It was controllable most of the time, but...reactions2repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Asthma and anesthesia ...Hi everyone, I would like to know what experiences people with moderate to severe asthma have had with general anesthesia. I am particularly concerned because I do not wheeze. My...reactions3repliesCoping
Don't take that survey that they're asking you to take...Don't take that survey that they're asking you to take I thought it was a survey that was going to help deal or answer questions with asthma. I answered all...reactions1reply
I Am Not Unreliable, My Asthma Is...Sometimes, I feel very unreliable. I often do not commit to plans because I am afraid I will have to cancel at the last minute due to an asthma attack...reactionscomments
Getting Ahead of My Asthma...The one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I am honest, I have now learned to predict...reactionscomments
The Friends That Make It All Better...Living with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of living a normal life, especially as a young...reactionscomments
Asthma in Mainstream(ish) Media: Teen Fiction Books...I recently posted a prompt in an asthma discussion group that I moderate about books with characters that have asthma. Forgetting I had written an article about this in 2016...reactionscomments
Useful Apps?...Hi there, Do you have any recommendations for air quality apps that have helped you? Do you wish there were other features in those apps that could make it more...reactions3replies
Should I use a spacer with Advair HFA generic?...I used a spacer with Symbicort for many years and never had problems with thrush. Insurance dropped and I had to try Wixela. It worked fine except I got thrush...reactions25repliesInhalersSide Effects
Intriguing Facets of Asthma...Buckle up and have inhalers at the ready – it's time to dive into the delightfully unusual world of asthma! We're about to unravel the odd truths that make life...reactionscomments
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Versus Asthma...My college-aged daughter has been having a tough time with her asthma this year. Her asthma specialist ran a series of tests to see what was going on with her...reactions10comments
Comparison...Growing up, I always wanted to be just like my older sister. She was thinner than me, more athletic than me, and hung out with the popular kids. But no...reactionscomments
