Washable mask ...Does anyone know where I can get a ffp2 or ffp3 (n95/n99) reusable washable mask? The fires from.Canada are causing many problems. I have disposable but I'd like to avoid...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Traveling to California...Hi. I haven't traveled since prepandemic and have been itching to go. I was only able to get one shot because I had an adverse reaction so I do worry...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTravelTips & AdviceWeather
Does my experience sound like Asthma?...So, I am not looking for a diagnosis, obviously, but I guess some comfort? I have I think a very particular situation because I am 35 and I used to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiet & NutritionAllergiesCoping
Asthma...Well, I guess it was bound to happen as I was born prematurely. My lungs didn’t develop properly and any type of virus I got them left right and center...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Asthma Triggers While Traveling...I was excited to be visiting a different city for a work conference. The last time I visited, my asthma was significantly less well controlled and I may have even...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Fluid Asthma Action Plan...I did not develop asthma until I was in my late teens. I was kind of diagnosed as an afterthought. I had been dealing with multiple chest infections and slowly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Team Approach: The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic Pain: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is the second article in a 2 part series. Read the first article here. In my early days of asthma in Winter 2008, I no longer had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is my asthma purely caused by my increase in weight?...Good morning, I feel the need to start this post by explaining that I have been waiting to see a specialist now for months. It took my GP months to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Chipmunk Cheeks From a Corticosteroid Inhaler?...I am on a Zoom call and am looking at myself on video. Who is that person with the Chipmunk Cheeks?! What is wrong with my face? I could not...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Thoughts on Allergy Shots for Asthma...I went through allergy shots when I was a kid. If I remember right, I was 10 years old when I was first tested for allergies. I remember hearing the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
How Electronic Messaging Has Improved My Asthma Care...For many years, I could only gaze upon doctors who used technology to communicate with their patients between visits with envy. While I can only communicate with 3 of my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
For Sale: Used Immune System...Skip to the bottom if you strictly want to read about asthma. I have had a lot of health issues requiring off-the-book treatments. In 2007, I realised that I would...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In Honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2023...In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, I would like to share my personal journey with asthma for 22 years. I was diagnosed when I was 10 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
underlying cough...I need to run or 2 physical exercise every 2nd day to keep my chest clear. Does anyone else have this issue? I have been battling a productive cough for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
Delayed reaction?...With current Wildfire season in full swing I was wondering if anybody has a delayed reaction from the smoke or is it immediate for everyone? Also do high levels of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlare-UpsAllergiesTriggers
Hoarse Throat...I have tried almost everything (including all of the tips here and visits to doctors, specialists, etc)! I have not found a single steroid inhaler that doesn’t cause hoarseness in...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
Keeping Your Asthma Medical Records Organized...Keeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has asthma. With organized medical records, you can track changes and find patterns...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness Burnout...A few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this chronic disease. I have many other chronic illnesses...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s Confidence...I always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I am out on a social occasion or at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?...Everyone deserves time and space to take care of themselves. Self-care is important, especially for those living with chronic conditions such as asthma. Over the last 3 weeks, more than...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments