Tracking The Source Of My Asthma...I was adopted at about 15 months of age in the late 40s. My mother told me that the doctors shared with her and my dad that I had tuberculosis...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My UK Story...Hello. Having read other stories and experiences in the USA, I feel so blessed that I live in the UK. I hope you don't mind me sharing my story with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
School Band: Does it Help or Hurt Asthma?...I do not know if all schools require this, but in my state, they require students take a band or orchestra class starting in junior high. My 3 kids all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preemies Rule!...Preemies rule! But we may be a bit screwed when it comes to early life events in asthma. This has been a million-dollar question that I have been asking my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More and More Wheezers and Sneezers!...In the UK right now, local councils across the country are stretched. Our roads are constantly being repaired, our bins are not being collected on time. The hedges and grass...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
just take your time doing things...switching from fostair to lubforbec, any problems ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Collapsed Lung...At 20 I caught a virus which left me with a cough. My asthma was bad so I continued with my medications. I started to develop fevers and extreme fatigue...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding the Right Medical Support...I am 74. I have had asthma since I was 65. It took several years to have this type of asthma identified and treated. This means that those first few...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Answering The Man Who Said He Could Smell His Triggers...The following story submission is in response to John Bottrell's article, "Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell?" If you walk into a building and don't smell your triggers I...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Tired of the Bullying...I'm new to this site. Hopefully I can receive some answers and maybe help another if possible. I'm almost 60 years old. I've had asthma and allergies since birth. Toradol...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Do You Organize and Manage Your Medications?...Successfully managing asthma can depend on many factors, one of which is medication. As a lifelong asthmatic and professional respiratory therapist, I have a comprehensive understanding of how important this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Will There Ever Be a Non-Steroid Inhaler to Help Prevent My Asthma?...One wish I have always had is to get off all steroid treatment. Steroids have kept me chained to my inhalers and ointments all my life, and I have never...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
PrecISE Asthma Research Study...Finally received my first round of new research treatment. It is Imatinib and is currently a cancer drug. I am extremely eager to try this, despite being on Dupixent since...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Primatene Mist Delusion...I lived in the United States for most of my life. I was born with severe asthma. My mother got me primatene mist as she didn’t really understand my disease...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Wildlife...I am 42, live with severe asthma, seen all of wildfire smoke getting worse here Canada. I can't get out of the house over the smoke been to back for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Fragrance free cleaning products UK...So, yesterday, while cleaning, I accidentally gave myself an asthma attack after hoovering and using heavily scented cleaning products. I was wondering if anyone in the UK has any suggestions...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Assuming it’s asthma due to shaving golden doodle ...I have had asthma in and off for years. However, I usually only use my breathing machine and inhaler when seasons change.. 1-2 times a year. Have to use them...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAllergies
Should I Push Through or Rest with Asthma?...I feel like my brain and body are always playing tug-of-war. My brain says things like, “Keep going, you can do it!” and “Just push through!” or “You’ll feel better...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and Friendships: High School, University, and Beyond...When I was diagnosed with asthma in grade 11 I had several friends who also had asthma. While our asthma was different (I would later learn I had severe asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chest Tightening...Has anyone noticed this? When my Astma is getting worse my posture changes. The dimension around my ribcage shrinks by anything up to 3 inches. Does anyone have any idea...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCoping
