Neck itches...There are times when I’m busy doing something and my neck will start to itch and I’ll scratch. Not thinking what’s causing it, just continuing with my day. I hadn’t...reactions2replies
Asthma and dental work...Hi - has anyone ever experienced an asthma attack after dental work, root canals, crowns, and/or fillings, etc.?...reactions2replies
How do you store your asthma medication?...Everyone has a different treatment plan and process. How and where do you store your medications? Do you have a stash of medications at home, or do you prefer to...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentInhalers
RSV: Who Is REALLY at Risk?...It is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season (again). I was just listening to a podcast called "Incubation," and the doctor said she dreads this time of year because the halls...reactionscomments
Back at the Fitness Center...I go to the fitness center on a regular basis – when I am healthy, that is. I go Monday through Saturday and take Sundays off. I have a program...reactionscomments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of asthma? ...The In America survey is now closed. We are conducting our In America survey to learn more about the challenges of living with asthma. By taking our survey, you can...reactionsreplies
Do you ever feel judged when exercising with asthma?...It can be challenging not to compare ourselves to others when exercising at a gym, park, or any public space. Throw asthma into the mix and it can be even...reactionsreplies
After I eat I cough and get out of breath...I have been diagnosed with bronchitis some time ago but this is the first time I’ve had a problem with eating, normally when my bronchitis flares up I just cough...reactions21replies
Hoarseness ...I had an attack on Christmas Day, I have been hoarsed ever since, what can I do to clear that up....reactions26replies
Flovent Inhaler Discontinued...Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, 2 common inhaler medicines to treat asthma, are discontinued. According to its manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), beginning in January 2024, Flovent inhalers will no longer be...reactions16comments
Whey Protien Powder...Has anyone taken Whey Protien Powder SP A - Surfactant, and found that it helps with breathing at all?...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Partial Lung Collapse After Surgery...My college-aged daughter had emergency surgery last month. I knew something was wrong and first took her to urgent care for a diagnosis. A few days later, I then took...reactions8comments
Remembering to Take My Maintenance Inhaler...I have mentioned in a couple of different articles that I have written, that I really struggle taking my maintenance inhaler. I do not know what the struggle is, but...reactions5comments
Advair discontinued, Wixela on backorder?...My almost 40 year pharmacy dropped my insurance plan at the first of the year. Shifted my meds to a different one to find out Advair stopped production. It's been...reactions47replies
Undiagnosed childhood asthma = hardened bronchial tubes...Hi, I'm new to this forum and am hoping there's someone else out there that might have some suggestions for what I am dealing with. My pulmonologist thinks that I...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
How and Where Do You Store Your Nebulizer? ...I do not use my nebulizer as often as I used to. This means my nebulizer and air compressor get stored somewhere. Sometimes they get tossed around when I am...reactions13comments
2 Wrongs and a Right...I struggle with anxiety. I was diagnosed with it when I was 14 years old. Add medical trauma on top of that and I am one big ball of nerves...reactionscomments
Washing It All Out: Embracing a Medication Washout Period...Rinse and repeat was all I could think about. I was nervous about this experience because it meant that I may have a decline in my asthma stability, but it...reactionscomments
Asthma and prescription pain meds...Hi - has anyone ever had asthma exacerbations from taking naproxen for pain?...reactions10replies
