Don't Miss It: Recognizing Asthma in Kids and Adults with Communication Challenges...A few years ago, the mom of a young woman I had provided respite care for off and on texted me with some questions about asthma. Her daughter was having...reactionscomments
Recent medication shortages and possible alternative....It's been awhile since I've posted mainly because the old adage no news is good news. Been doing pretty good at least no hospital stays! I'm writing today because I...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionTreatmentInhalers
I am Soviet Adoptee - And I Have Asthma at 31. Here's What I Wish I and Others had Known......I was adopted from former Soviet Russia in 1994. Specifically, Chisinau, Moldova. I read my files about three months ago, and it said I had chronic bronchitis, as a baby...reactions1reply
Humidity and Asthma (again!)...Here in South Africa, we are having what feels like one of the hottest months I have ever known. On the East Coast, where I live, we have hot, humid...reactions34replies
A Fight for Dupixent...I have struggled with asthma since I was in high school, but for the last decade or so, my asthma has become very severe and hard to manage. It seems...reactions18comments
What are your "Warning bells" of imminent asthma excabations?...For me, it's usually an itchy neck, tight throat and chest, and getting jittery and shaky Does anyone else have "warning bells" before an asthma exacerbation? Also, just to let...reactions14repliesFlare-UpsAwarenessSymptoms
Asthma Medication Shortages...Have you recently been affected by a medication shortage, backorder, and/or discontinuation? Were you able to find an effective replacement or solution to treat your asthma?...reactions34repliesTreatmentInhalersHealthcare Team
Asthma Decisions: Should I or Shouldn't I?...As a seasoned asthmatic, there are moments when tough decisions become inevitable. It is a contemplation that goes something like this: "Should I or shouldn't I?" So, there is this...reactionscomments
Asthma and Decision-Making...Knowing our asthma triggers can help us avoid activities that may bring on a flare-up or asthma attack. It also can make decisions, such as whether or not to attend...reactions9repliesTriggersTips & AdviceFlare-Ups
Newly Diagnosed? What I Wish I Would Have Known...Twenty-four years ago, our lives changed forever when my then 5-year-old was hospitalized for “breathing problems.” The respiratory therapist in the pediatrics wing THEN told me my son had asthma...reactions1comment
Expired Rescue Inhalers: The Unintended Experiment...For months, I have looked at my rescue inhalers...and their expiration dates...and kept using them anyways. Months might be an understatement. Years. In fact, I have repeatedly looked at old...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried or is anyone familiar with Bronchial Thermoplasty?...I've learned about it online and have consulted my allergy doctor about it. He doesn't know much about it but suggested I contact Stanford Hospital to find out if I'd...reactions73replies
The Power of a Sticker...If you have been following me for any length of time, you probably know that I have multiple health issues, many of which require various and sundry medications to control...reactionscomments
Remembering Asthma Medications...What strategies do you use to remember to take your asthma medications?...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Portable nebulizer options...I use a tabletop nebulizer but I need a travel nebulizer which would also be handy in power outages. I prefer to use batteries, not USB to connect. Dont seem...reactions1replyTravel
How to Tell If It's Asthma or Anxiety...At my last job, I managed multiple webinars every month. After each webinar, I would carefully comb through the comments and suggestions to make sure the webinar topics were meeting...reactions5comments
What are some lingering questions you have? ...All questions are safe here. What asthma-related topics would you like to know more about? Post your question here and our health leaders and community members will answer the best...reactions83repliesTips & AdviceAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
A Day in the Life of an Inhaler...Greetings, humans! I am your trusty inhaler, affectionately known in these parts as Al Buterol. Though my owner, John, occasionally opts for the simpler moniker of "Inhaler” or “My Inhaler.”...reactionscomments
Medication Overstock...I seem to have quite the stash of maintenance inhalers. I don’t always remember to take it, as I have noted many times here, and those missed doses seem to...reactions9comments
Keeping the Weight Down Despite Asthma and Prednisolone...I have poorly controlled asthma, and have to take large quantities of prednisone every couple of months to cope with breathing. This makes it difficult to stay fit, or at...reactions10comments