Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol)...Advair (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol) is an inhaled medicine that is commonly used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)...
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...reactions4comments
What People With Asthma Need to Know About Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)...Are you wondering what the heck a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA, for short) even is? If so, I had the same thought...reactions3comments
What Is It Like To Date Someone With Asthma?...To answer the question, it's wonderful dating and living with my partner! He is kind, funny, and one of those most interesting...reactions4comments
What Is Chest Tightness?...It’s not my most common asthma symptom but it’s certainly my most disliked: chest tightness. As an asthmatic since birth, I have...reactions7comments
"I Have Asthma, Can I Still Have A Dog?"...A few years ago, I had the worst asthma episode of my life. After several hours in the emergency room I was...reactions18comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?...The subject of asthmatics and pets has been discussed in doctors' offices and heavily searched online for years. Even though the presence...reactions6comments
LABAs (Long-Acting Beta-Agonists) for Asthma...If you have asthma, it is likely that you use an inhaler every day as part of your treatment plan. Many asthma...reactions3comments
Are BiPAP Machines Safe for Asthma Treatment?...If you have a severe asthma attack that requires you to be hospitalized, doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may use...reactions2comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler Costs...This year, 3 large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by...reactions12comments
Wheeze...Wheeze is a common symptom of asthma. Coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness are other common symptoms. Wheezing is a musical...
Tips for Moving During an Asthma Attack...I’m currently five weeks into one of the worst asthma exacerbations I’ve had in years. I’m on high-dose steroids and have been...reactions11comments
Do Any Paris Olympic Athletes Have Asthma?...The Summer Olympics will be taking place in Paris in July. Is anyone lucky enough to attend? I can't wait to see...reactionscomments
Risk Factors...Most cases of asthma start during childhood as the immune system matures. Certain genetic and other risk factors may increase the risk...
Dos And Don’ts for Dating a Person With Asthma...If you're dating someone with asthma, I can offer you some valuable insights. First off, it’s important to know that asthma itself...reactions2comments
Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that can cause very dry and itchy skin. It can weaken your skin’s ability to protect your...
How to Use Spiriva Respimat...One day when starting a new Spiriva Respimat inhaler, I thought back to many years ago when I first started using this inhaler device, and...reactionscomments
Exercise-Induced Asthma...Exercise-induced asthma can occur in anyone, whether or not they have asthma. The condition happens in high school athletes, elite athletes, and...
Can I Still Play Sports With Asthma?...If you have asthma, you may worry about your ability to play sports. Exercise is important for your overall health, so do...
Finding a New Asthma Trigger...Just when I thought I had experienced every asthma trigger out there, along came a new one! I had a work trip...reactions29comments
