Taking Emergency Meds to the White House...I was flying to Washington, DC, (again) for work. My family often joins me every May as advocates from all over the United States visit our reps on Capitol Hill...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Allergy triggers, sensitivity triggers, ineffective inhalers, anti inflammatories and constant throat clearing…...Hi, I’m a 60 something male in reasonable condition otherwise. Over the years I’ve had most if not all the inhaler options which ended up unnecessarily creating Senile Purple Pupura...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsTriggersTreatment
Did I Miss the Instructions? Navigating Appointments That Are Twisty...This time of year always brings a new crop of fellows and residents to my severe asthma clinic. It is an interesting time of year, as they are ripe with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Got a Port...I have been toying with the idea of getting a port for a few years. If you do not know what a port is, it is an implanted device that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways I Enjoy Backyard Fires as a Person with Asthma...Content Disclaimer: The following article is the account of one Asthma.net patient leader's personal experience and includes the tips he follows to participate as safely as possible in this activity...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Fears surrounding asthma, are they unfounded or not...Hello, I was just looking for advice/opinions really. I am in my 30’s (female) and haven’t been diagnosed with asthma however for a while have been concerned about this suddenly...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessComorbiditiesMental Health
Biologics...Biologics are drugs derived from living sources. They are made of proteins and other substances isolated from living cells. They work as treatments by targeting a certain molecule in the...
Out of Stock - But Not Out of Luck...Everything seems to be in shortage post-pandemic, and asthma medications are definitely not exempt from that! I have had my fair share of inability to access my medications, from insurance...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Asking Questions in the Hospital...My friend has a son who is battling cancer, and she often posts updates for friends and family. She shared 1 experience this week about her son being given the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cough Variant Asthma...Hello all, I have had temporary bouts of chronic / persistent cough for the last 1 year. The trigger can be anything, but once it starts it lasts roughly 10...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Chest pressure/tight chest...Hello, I have been having alot of chest pressure and a really tight chest which makes breathing very shallow. I have to keep taking deep breaths to feel like I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare-Ups
Inhaled Steroids and Bruising...For the last few years, I’ve been bruising very, very easily. My arms are covered. Doctors have tested me for all kinds of diseases. I started researching all my meds...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Smelling Triggers...I just read the article on asthmatics having a heightened sense of smell. For years I told my husband that there was mold in our basement. I could SMELL it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Super Sniffer...I can totally relate to the above story. As my condition worsened over the years my nose became more sensitive to my allergies. I can even detect the kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Latest Pulmonary Function Tests...The last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have asthma, you have probably done them before. They...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky Perfume...I am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going to leave on time. This should be a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does a vegan diet really cure asthma?...Has anyone ever heard of a vegan diet curing them of asthma? I keep reading articles about how certain people who suffer with asthma have cured it by becoming vegan...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
I work in a school where I'm smelling perfumes constantly!...I'm an elementary teacher's aide and this year I have noticed so many kids coming to school sprayed with either perfumes or some type of strong smelling body spray. My...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
What is ICD-10 code J40 for Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic ?...Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing great! As I mentioned previously, I’ve been having bronchitis like every 2/3 months and last month they gave me antibiotics and run a sputum...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesComorbiditiesSevere AsthmaHealthcare Team
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma Triggers...Most recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality expert, Anthony Melchiorri, goes to hotels that are...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
