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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...reactions16comments
About Us...At Asthma.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of their Asthma by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect...
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Asthma?...We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their asthma diagnosis or maybe are just finding our...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? What I Wish I Would Have Known...24 years ago, our lives changed forever when my then 5-year-old was hospitalized for “breathing problems.” The respiratory therapist in the pediatrics...reactions1comment
Carpet and Asthma: What’s The Deal?...For years, we were told not to have carpet. We were told that wood flooring, tile, or linoleum was better for managing...reactions20comments
Tips for Buying the Best Mattress for Asthma and Allergies...Confession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken extras from my family, slept on weird futons, or moved into...reactions10comments
Navigating a Surprise Asthma Attack While Driving...Well, it's only been 20 years since my 3 kids and I were diagnosed with asthma, but asthma still surprises me. Sigh...reactions16comments
Asthma Treatment Decisions...I have always found that my asthma never presented easy answers; however, I was surprised to be facing asthma treatment decisions after...reactionscomments
How Does Asthma Affect Black Americans?...Studies show that non-Hispanic Black Americans and those with Puerto Rican ancestry have asthma most often. There are also differences in how...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Symptoms...I have written in the past more times than I can count about how asthma is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease. There is...reactions45comments
What Does Good Asthma Control Feel Like?...We all know what poor asthma control feels like. But what about good asthma control? What does THAT feel like? Good asthma...reactionscomments
10 Tips for an Asthma-Friendly Holiday Season...Is this your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your 50th holiday...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Why I Contribute...Warm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my...reactions3comments
What's in Your Asthma Toolbox?...This is a question I get asked quite frequently: What’s in your asthma toolbox? People ask me what I recommend that they...reactions8comments
Do Asthma Triggers Change Over Time?...As a teenager, I got together with a bunch of fellow asthmatic teenagers. This was back in 1985, during my stay at...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma Control...Trigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with...reactionscomments
Teaching Kids to Manage Their Own Asthma...I have friends with little kids who tell me that I’m lucky that my kids are adults now. They tell me it...reactionscomments
