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...reactions87repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceNewly 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
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
