Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?...Primatene mist recently returned to pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler. Many asthmatics were elated by this news. But health care...reactions15comments
Community Views: Breo Ellipta Experiences...Breo Ellipta is a combination inhaler of 2 drugs used as an asthma treatment for those whose asthma is not well controlled...reactions4comments
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? ...About 57% of asthmatics cough. Sometimes it’s the first sign of an impending asthma attack. Sometimes it’s chronic, or seemingly always there...reactions11comments
5 Warning Signs of Asthma in Children...Along with being an asthmatic, I’m also the parent of three asthmatic children. I had some pretty bad experiences with asthma as...reactionscomments
What Causes Asthma Itch?...So, I wrote an article called, “Itchy Lung What’s The Deal?” In that article, I explained asthma itch. Asthma researchers tend to...reactions40comments
Itchy Chin And Neck: What’s The Deal?...Do you experience an itchy chin and neck prior to or during asthma attacks? If so, you may not be alone. In...reactions24comments
Tips for Teaching Your Child Proper Inhaler Technique...Asthma inhalers are one of the most effective tools for achieving and maintaining steady asthma control. The medicine they deliver is important...reactions3comments
My Humble Advice for Asthma Doctors...Here’s my humble advice for any doctor who manages asthma patients. This is based on my own experiences over the years. It’s...reactions9comments
“It’s just a prototype”: When my asthma app dreams came true, and then died seconds later...One weekend in mid-September, I stood at the back of a classroom at Stanford University Medical School during the MedicineX conference. Up...reactionscomments
Don't Tell Me To Get Rid of My Dog...For years, I coordinated an Asthma Home Visit Program. It was a cool idea really - doctors and hospitals referred patients to...reactions2comments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Uses?...When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think...reactions9comments
Severe Asthma...Around 5% of people with asthma have what is called severe asthma. A person with this type of asthma has trouble breathing...reactions2comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?...Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions. One strong emotion can be stress...reactions12comments
Discussing Allergies and Sensitivities with Dr. Corinna Bowser, MD...Corinna S. Bowser, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, is an allergist and founder at Suburban Allergy Consultants in Pennsylvania. Her board certification is in...reactions6comments
Essential Oils For Asthma: Separating Myth From Fact...Have you ever wished for a "more natural approach" to treating your child's or your own asthma than potentially harmful man-made medications?...reactions6comments
Pulmonary Function Testing To Diagnose Asthma...Some refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as...reactionscomments
SABAs (Short-Acting Beta Agonists) for Asthma...If you have asthma, it is likely that you use a rescue inhaler. Rescue inhalers contain a drug from a group called...reactions4comments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Suppress Your Immune System?...We asked our community if inhaled corticosteroids suppress the immune system. We frequently see this question pop up in our forums and...reactions4comments
There's My "Eating Cough" Again...Both of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle...reactions14comments
Asthma Lexicon: The Color Of Sputum...So, you are producing sputum, often called mucus. When you do this, you should look at it. I know, it’s gross! Still...reactions6comments