My (Almost) Clinical Trial Experience...For the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had tried every single asthma medication on the market...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air Quality...Over the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada. The air quality index has been high (the...reactions8comments
Information...I was diagnosed with asthma in February, 2023. I am 68 yrs old and a 50 year smoker with no chronic history of lung issues. Needless to say, I was...reactions4repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Asthma at Pride: Festivals, Outdoor Events... and Belonging...The first weekend in June I went to Pride Winnipeg for the first time, and my first time at a pride festival! It was shaping up to be our hottest...reactionscomments
Finding Connections in Waiting Room C...I was recently in a waiting room for a respirology follow-up appointment for my severe asthma and I came across a wonderful patient experience moment. I have been fortunate to...reactionscomments
Allergic asthma and diet and triggers...I have been diagnosed with allergic asthma my ige was above 700 the range is 0-100. I wanted to know if high ige can be caused by food allergens such...reactions4repliesAllergiesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
How Asthma Has Affected My Body Image...Growing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer, gymnast, and did ballet. My health was fairly...reactions4comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe Asthma...I developed asthma when I was about 16 years old, following a few rounds of severe sinus infections. What started as occasional shortness of breath evolved into more severe asthma...reactions33comments
Medical Gaslighting and Asthma: What Is It?...I was watching the Today Show and stopped in my tracks when a story came on about medical gaslighting. Maria Shriver was reporting on the problem that, when women complain...reactions30comments
Asthma flare? Or something else?...With this Wildfire season being so great I had a flare up tonight couple puffs on the Albuterol and doing better. My question is has anybody experienced like a flash...reactions7repliesAwarenessFlare-UpsSymptoms
Covid Asthma??...Had COVID 1/4/23 and challenges breathing going up n down stairs. End of January still issues doctor thought bronchitis and gave me meds to treat it and Albuterol inhaler. End...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Eosinophilic asthma...I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 69. I’m 75 now, and my asthma is SO much worse. My doctor had felt all along that I had allergic asthma...reactions43replies
Inhalers...Hi 👋 I was just recently diagnosed with Asthma and everything is still new to me. I used Albuterol for years for "allergies ", but finally found out out why...reactions9repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Has anyone else ever experienced an increase in the frequency of asthma attacks at night?...Kind of a weirdly worded question. But long story short, I find myself struggling with asthma attacks I'm having trouble identifying the triggers of at night lately. It's summer, and...reactions43repliesSymptoms
Asymptomatic asthma…new drug/treatment Nucala?...Wife has asymptomatic asthma, does not present the usual symptoms during attacks, very difficult for ERs & personnel to identify & treat…has anyone tried new drug Nucala for asymptomatic or...reactions7replies
pollen and wildfires - are masks enough when you go out?...I haven't been going out, trying to avoid a severe episode. For anyone going out with a mask on, is it enough?...reactions19repliesWeather
Things You Cannot Do During Severe Asthma Attacks...Severe asthma attacks are the worst. If you have not had one, I hope you never do. If you have ever had one, I am sure you know exactly what I...reactions24comments
Wondering about Air Purifiers you wear around your neck?...I saw an add by a German Co. for an air PURIFIER with HPPA filters, that is fairly large, like a half moon sauce size and you wear it around...reactions14repliesSevere AsthmaAllergiesTriggers
"Best" Opinions - Are They Really?...Getting other opinions is nothing new for me in my pulmonary journey. I wrote an article about my experiences with second, third, fourth, and millionth opinions a while back. For...reactionscomments
Hard to breathe...I am finding it extremely hard to cope with the hot weather and Hayfever. I have been given stronger inhalers and have nasal spray and allergy tablets. I feel some...reactions5replies
