Asthma Itch...I remember mentioning to my pulmonologist that I knew I was going to have an asthma attack when my scalp began to...reactions3replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactionscomments
Severe asthma...I have asthma my whole life so know how to deal with but this winter and spring is something else. I am...reactions5replies
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...reactions23repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions19comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1replySevere 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions2comments
Allergies cure for hayfever...Hi My post is how i get cured for hayfever symptoms I used to get hay fever every summer i needed nasal...reactions1reply
Dupixent...I’m so surprised many people on here don’t know about Dupixent. I was soooo sick with my asthma since I was 36...reactions3replies
Has anyone had any luck using probiotics to benefit their breathing?...I haven't posted for a while but been doing pretty good. I found out about probiotics helping to stave off thrush from...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionInhalersResearch & Clinical Trials
Useless Facts About My Asthma...I was diagnosed in 1972. I was 2 years old. That’s a useless fact I suppose you could go without hearing. Still...reactions6comments
Chronic Cough...Going on 2 years of phlegmy Chronic Cough, MD, ENT, Pomologist, Blood Test, Series of Breathing Test, 2 rounds of Allergy Testing...reactions6repliesCoping
