allergic "bronchitis"...I have had pollen and ragweed allergies for years, controlled prophylactically with antihistamines..with occasional bouts of a bacterial bronchitis during allergy season. I am afraid, now over 70 yr, that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAllergiesComorbidities
Asthmatic Sanitarium...Nine year old boy tyring to survive severe asthma and placed in an asthmatic sanitarium for almost two years. Wishes to be well and become a "real boy" so he...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSevere AsthmaCoping
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More than my Asthma...As we recognize Asthma Awareness Month this May, we want to connect with our community members who may be living with multiple conditions in addition to asthma. We know that...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesAwarenessCopingComorbidities
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More Than My Asthma...May is Asthma Awareness Month 2023! We know that living with asthma and managing symptoms can be exhausting, especially when contending with other health conditions at the same time. Our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
cardiopulmonary test...Has anyone ever taken a cardiopulmonary stress test? Since I had Covid about 6 months ago, I enough energy to get myself through the work week along with increased shortness...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSevere Asthma
Asthma Itch...I remember mentioning to my pulmonologist that I knew I was going to have an asthma attack when my scalp began to itch. He has never had anyone tell him...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Elusive Exercise Motivation...Before I acquired asthma in 2014, I was fit and active. I swam regularly, hiked, did tai chi, and took regular walks with my dog. Since having asthma, I find...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What We Put Up With to Have a Pet...Years ago, the neighbor’s cats decided to move in with us. Tabby and Siamese figured out that we were suckers. We made the mistake of leaving the front door open...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Paying to Breathe...One of our community members commented: “What frustrates me the most is paying to breathe.” And I have to say I agree with this. It is very frustrating when you...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor Appointments...People with chronic health conditions, like asthma, often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be frequent side effects too. That is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Severe asthma...I have asthma my whole life so know how to deal with but this winter and spring is something else. I am doing my albuterol Neb about every 3 hours...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Diagnosed with asthma at age 60...New diagnosis of asthma after two Wisconsin cold seasons with six-months each of coughing. The diagnosis was made official with a pulmonary lab two weeks ago. This concept is brand-new...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesDiagnosis
My Experience With Allergy Shots for Asthma...As a kid, I endured at least 5 years of allergy shots. I started when I was 10 years old in 1980. Every Tuesday, Mom drove me to my doctor’s...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Doing Hard Things: Patient Motivation...I was recently surprised by a question that I was asked: “What motivates you as a patient?" It happened during a routine follow-up and I have to admit that for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Re-Infection From an Illness...I wrote an article about how I am afraid of getting sick. Because when I get sick, my body is like “I got you! Let’s Go Big or Go Home!"...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
where is the best place in U.S. to live with severe asthma...We live in Houston TX right now and my asthma has continually gotten worse. I believe it's the climate and air quality. Where is the best place to live with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSevere Asthma
Sometimes You Just Have to Stop and Enjoy What You Have...You would be amazed if you could see my workstation this morning. I am sitting on a bench at Stearn’s Park in Ludington, Michigan. The lake is very calm this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Sugar Issues with Steroids...It is no secret that steroids can wreak havoc on our bodies. I have been on and off of them for years. Sometimes my tapers drag on for months because...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma symptoms ...So I'm mid 30s and was told I had asthma a couple months ago. The doctor made this diagnosis by doing a spirometry test. After months of having shortness of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can Someone PLEASE Just Put a Darn Dose Counter on ALL of My Inhalers?...At 12:10 am, I send the following text to Dia: "Omg I’ve had a cough/super mild shortness of breath for like...2.5 days... Guess who just realized her Qvar sounded like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
