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
allergy shots for asthma...Just want to know peoples experience that have asthma and took allergy immunotherapy shots? Did the allergy shots help your asthma or make it worse?...reactions1reply
Can't Afford Asthma Inhalers...If there is one thing I do not understand, it is health insurance in the United States. How do insurance companies decide what they will cover and how much they...reactions14comments
Do You Have Children With Asthma?...I generously passed on my asthma genes to 3 of my children. Of my 3 children with asthma, they have each had their run-ins with asthma attacks. Thankfully, my 2...reactionscomments
Allergy immunotherapy theophylline shots...Did anyone get a few allergy shots and get asthma. Other thing is how do you know if asthma is stable to start allergy shot? Also did the allergy immunotherapy...reactions3replies
Albuterol...Anyone's experience with albuterol. When taking it it don't take long for airways to open up,but how long for the chest tightness and nausea to go away?...reactions1reply
Parenting Adult Kids With Asthma...Oh, the innocence of young parents. I try to keep a straight face when a harried young mom tells me how lucky I am that my kids are all adults...reactionscomments
Getting Results with Digital Messaging for Asthma Care...Over the last 15 years living with severe asthma and other chronic health issues that followed, I have developed some pretty strong health advocacy and communication skills with my care...reactionscomments
Showing Gratitude to our Respiratory Care Teams...Did you know it's Respiratory Care Week? Share how your respiratory therapist and/or care team has made a difference in your health journey in the comments!...reactionsrepliesHealthcare TeamAwareness
Misdiagnosed with asthma...I took allergy immunotherapy shots for 4 weeks got really sick. Had some wheezing. Was put on flovent 44 mcg 1 puff twice a day and albuterol. I had pft...reactions10replies
I'm Glad My Doctor is Always Late...We have all been there. Your appointment time is 10:15, but now it is almost 11:00 and your doctor still has not been in to see you. The doctor is...reactionscomments
Mrs ishbel Kirkland...The stories here are so similar to my experience. Why is asthma so neglected and misunderstood by the health service? Who wouldn't be anxious if they are choking to death...reactions10replies
Mrs Ishbel Kirkland...I suffer from a silent (no wheeze) type of asthma. However I have severe chest tightness and a bad cough producing thick sticky mucous. This has been for 8 years...reactions1reply
Finally I got an answer!...After 20 +/- years of suffering from a chronic cough and seeing several doctors that could never help me, I finally got an answer. I changed from one ENT office...reactions15replies
Sneezing with Lung conditions...I don't know which lung related condition this applies to or maybe all of them but I had a brilliant idea a few years ago or a brilliant conclusion and...reactions13replies
People Forget: It’s a Normal Phenomenon...I do not want to go around telling people I have asthma. But sometimes I feel I have no choice but to tell people I have asthma. In fact, sometimes...reactions30comments
