Traveling to Southern California in Winter...Hi. I’m new here. I was diagnosed with asthma in 2018 and haven’t traveled anywhere since 2019 when I had a bad asthma flare during a visit to northern California...reactions1reply
Nasal polyps ...Does anyone else have nasal polyps as well as asthma? I was using a spray of Flonase, but studies have shown that Flonase worked great for breathing, but nothing for...reactions20replies
New Pulmonologist...Hi all, I'm seeing a new pulmonologist in the same office in a few weeks at the recommendation of my current one (she specializes more in sleep disorders). He wanted...reactions6replies
Incidence with Levalbuterol and Spiriva ...Hi everyone, I am currently in a flare and I just started back up on Spiriva respimat. I use Flovent Hfa and Levalbuterol. The other day I used my nebulizer...reactions3repliesSymptomsSevere AsthmaFlare-Ups
Remembering to Take Medications...Remembering to take medication can be tricky, especially if you are new or newer to a chronic illness like asthma. And the more medications that are added to your regimen...reactions8comments
PrecISE Study Imatinib Part 2...My second month on the Imatinib has been encouraging to say the least. Even though it isn't stopping attacks from happening, the Dupixent certainly isn't the commercial (helps prevent asthma...reactionscomments
My Asthma and Bronchiectasis Story...Evert since I was a child I've had asthma. It always sent me to the ER and then the hospital, catching pneumonia and bronchitis multiple times. Each time I needed...reactions2replies
Chest tightness&low peak flow...Hi to all I am not sure if this is asthma or copd/as i was told i had asthma @t first now copd really tight sore chest & peakflow 160...reactions3replies
Asthma Inhaler Users in the US Are Getting Screwed Bigtime...I’m afraid it’s yet another Big Pharma rip off… I’m an American senior citizen in the UK. I couldn’t afford inhaler costs in the US, even under Medicare benefits. Fostair...reactions1reply
No more mucous...Does anyone else no longer produce mucous? For the last 20 years or so of the 43 since I was diagnosed with asthma, I have not produced mucous. My primary...reactions6replies
Inhaler no longer available ...Hi everyone , I currently use Flovent HFA . Apparently GSK is not going to be supplying it after Dec. 2023. I have heard that the generic is available ...reactions1reply
Expensive Inhalers...I too have fallen into the donut hole with insurance company. Co-pay has tripled because I'm on three different inhalers ($140 each). My doctor has been trying to give me...reactions25replies
Early Asthma Tablets...I have had asthma since birth my first tablet was a F TABLET followed by a small pink tablet called ISO BRONCASIM? I then went onto inhalers. For a very...reactions2replies
Paying for Asthma Medicine...I have reduced my controller inhaler to a pediatric dose so that I can afford it for almost a year. My doctor reluctantly agreed to this if I agreed to...reactions11replies
Now on Medicare...My issue is having gone from Medicaid which paid for my Rxs in full due to low income to Medicare from disability. I now have a portion taken out of...reactions3replies
A Very Scary Evening...On October 15th of this year, I had a near fatal asthma attack. I have had asthma for many years, and this was the most severe attack I have ever...reactions2replies
Navigating Bonfire Smoke in Community Spaces...Last summer, a new market space opened up just outside of my town, with a gorgeous rustic vibe and 2 rows of smaller shops from local vendors and restaurants. It...reactionscomments
Having Asthma in Public...I've been checking out this forum for a few weeks now in hopes of reading about other people's experiences with asthma. This is a great resource, thanks for creating it...reactions3repliesAllergiesAwarenessCoping
Trelogy and high blood pressure ...So my allergist / immunologist wants me to try the trelegy 200 but I'm a little learious since I have high blood pressure My primary care doctor told me to...reactions10replies
Eco-Friendly Habits for Living with Chronic Illness...One of the things I hate most about living with chronic illness, including asthma, is the sheer amount of medical waste I produce. As my illnesses have progressed and evolved...reactionscomments
