Acute Bronchitis and asthma exacerbation ...Three weeks ago I got a sore throat and it gradually got worse and turned into bronchitis. I called my doctor and he put me on a course of prednisone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesInhalersFlare-Ups
Long term side effects from treatment ...Born in 1958 with severe asthma & major allergies. From about 6 months old to almost 5 years of age a major treatment was injection of Ephedrine with sulfur. My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCoping
Is Your Asthma Controlled? Or Not Controlled?...The goal of any asthma treatment regimen is the same: to help you obtain and maintain good asthma control. So, what is good asthma control? And, is your asthma controlled?... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Differences in Asthma Care Between the US and UK...I recently had the opportunity to join a support group for people with severe asthma. The group is based out of the UK, but they were gracious enough to let... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dupixent...A while back, I developed an itchy rash. My only relief was a certain steroid. I tried all treatments. Meanwhile, I also suffered from chronic asthma and was using Zolair...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Dupixent is TERRIBLE for Joint Pain!...Due to Dupixent, I had a terrible, jabbing pain in my knee and loss of use of my right leg. I lost much sleep and was on a walker for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Biologic Disasters...I took Xolair for 18 months and experienced anaphylactic shock. I took Fasenra for 8 months and stopped breathing, was in a bipap machine for a week and was given...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
My Asthma Story...I have asthma and I've had it since I was a child. I constantly stayed in and out of the hospital all my life, getting pneumonia and bronchitis multiple times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
The Nose Knows...The usual smells do not bother me in an acute fashion. Dust does not bother me. But if I walk near fresh paint, new carpeting, or if a building or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal Experience...Since 1980, I have been using rescue inhalers. I have taken billions of puffs. It is not a brag, just a lung-induced expertise that comes with the territory. I have... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
I think im addicted or at least have a heavy reliance on my inhaler...to be honest im not really sure what to say ive been using inhalers since i was a kid im now almost 26 i feel like ive been so poorly...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSevere Asthma
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?...Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it disappointing that new medicines are not formulated in... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
is asthma forever?...I'm new to this site, and I recently had an asthma attack. before that, the last one I had was years ago. It was controllable most of the time, but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Asthma and anesthesia ...Hi everyone, I would like to know what experiences people with moderate to severe asthma have had with general anesthesia. I am particularly concerned because I do not wheeze. My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Don't take that survey that they're asking you to take...Don't take that survey that they're asking you to take I thought it was a survey that was going to help deal or answer questions with asthma. I answered all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
I Am Not Unreliable, My Asthma Is...Sometimes, I feel very unreliable. I often do not commit to plans because I am afraid I will have to cancel at the last minute due to an asthma attack... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting Ahead of My Asthma...The one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I am honest, I have now learned to predict... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Friends That Make It All Better...Living with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of living a normal life, especially as a young... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma in Mainstream(ish) Media: Teen Fiction Books...I recently posted a prompt in an asthma discussion group that I moderate about books with characters that have asthma. Forgetting I had written an article about this in 2016... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Useful Apps?...Hi there, Do you have any recommendations for air quality apps that have helped you? Do you wish there were other features in those apps that could make it more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies