Asthma Treatment Decisions...I have always found that my asthma never presented easy answers, however, I was surprised to be facing asthma treatment decisions after finding what I thought was a sweet spot...reactionscomments
Asthma and Anxiety and Vice Versa..."Are you sure you aren't just anxious?" I am no stranger to hearing that question, whether it be during outpatient pulmonology visits, emergency room trips, or inpatient hospital admissions. That...reactionscomments
Coughing and Asthma...I have a constant cough that lasts for months. I had antibiotics and steroids that helped a little when finished. It all came back. I don't sleep, have shortness of...reactions55replies
Airbnb Disaster...After two full days and three nights in a hundred-year-old Airbnb townhouse, I am so thankful we check out in 4 hours. My daughter-in-law is already clarified that there was...reactions9replies
Ground level Ozone trigger...Checking in to see if anyone else finds Ozone as a trigger? I've been having a rough day and trying to figure out why when I remembered Ozone. I checked...reactions2repliesTriggers
Tearing Out Carpet (Again....)...We bought a house 5 years ago and love it. It is a better layout than our last house and gives us a little more elbow room. The only downside...reactions5comments
Asthma Itch/Dupixent Reaction...For me, it usually starts on my scalp then worsens and travels to my neck. I usually will have my neck and chin look red as well. Lately, I’ve developed...reactions1reply
Thank You...Until I read this story I did not realize that there was such a thing as an asthma itch. As I think back to dealing with my asthma, I realize...reactions3replies
Asthma Itch...Thanks for your article, John Bottrell! I didn't realize my persistent itchy neck was related to my asthma. Curious about what "modern medicines" you were referring to that have helped...reactions3replies
Asthma Blues...I never related to having a severe itch with asthma. The last two weeks l have had a severe itch. At the moment I have a bad dose of the...reactions1reply
Asthma Itch...Before I was diagnosed with asthma I would get a terrible itch on my chin and neck when I started coughing. Nothing seemed to help. At times I would take...reactions1reply
Why Triple Therapies for Asthma Aren't for Me (...Yet?)...I was recently at a virtual event focused around people with severe asthma and treatment options. Over the last several years, more options in the category called "triple therapies" are...reactions40comments
What Do You Expect From Your PCP? ...I take back anything bad I said about my new Primary Care Physician (PCP). In past articles, I discussed how my long-time PCP retired. And he referred me to his...reactions5comments
The Asthma Itch...Many of our patient leaders and community members have connected over strange asthma symptoms over the years. One symptom we see often in the community is an itchy chin, neck...reactions24repliesSymptoms
What nebulizer will I need to use for Sterile 0.9% NaCl Saline Solution?...What nebulizer will I need to use for Sterile 0.9% NaCl Saline Solution? I have a mesh nebulizer I use for my Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, but...reactions6repliesTreatment
Shortness of Breath...I have bad allergies. It started many years ago. Until I helped my husband's friend 2 years ago to move out of his place, which was horrible, terrible, and dirty...reactions2replies
Meds...Hi everyone! Hope you are feeling well and not having too many attacks. Has anybody tried that new medicine, its a shot once a month i think to limit prednisone...reactions10repliesAwarenessCaregiving
Coping with Asthma...I am 64 yrs.old like working with kids. Does anyone have any advice if I should chance it since our immunity is down as we are older. I have mod.persistant...reactions3repliesCoping
Do steroids make your asthma worse?...Hi I have severe obstructive asthma, which has got noticeably worse after a virus (pre covid) in 2019. My lung functions tests are quite dire, always have been, albeit I...reactions10repliesSevere AsthmaSide EffectsTreatment
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)...Even for people who have been living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) for years, the condition can present challenges at any time. New questions may arise about diagnosis, treatment, general well-being...reactionscomments