trelegy is it worth it?...my pulmonologist gave me a sample of trelegy which by his own admission is VERY expensive. while its convenient and so far helpful i'm wondering if its...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & AdviceInhalers
How are you practicing self-care or self-love?...It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do you do to stay grounded?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Bilateral Airway Disease...Is it another term for Asthma ? I go to my pulmo. next week, so I'll question him then, but just super curious about this....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Symptoms with higher peak flow...At a recent asthma review, I discussed the fact that I am struggling to play my cornet and haven’t really managed to get back into running for the last...Reactions0reactionsComments29 replies
Switched Inhaler...Newer asthmatic here… my doc put me on Dulera 200 since last August with great results, but it was expensive out of pocket so I asked to be switched...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesInhalers
What are your thoughts on breathing techniques vs medication?...To undertake the diaphragmatic breathing exercise, you need to do- - Relax your shoulders and sit back or lie down. - Place one hand on your belly and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Does anyone know where to get a mask with a cushion or soft seal?...I am looking for a nebulizer mask that has a soft seal or some sort of cushion on the part that touches your face. I don't know about you but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Have you ever discussed struggling with asthma with people who don't have it?..."This season is hard for a lot of asthmatics." or "You'll feel better in a few months." I'll be honest....Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyAwareness
Asthma or What?...Just walking around made me in need of a deep breath but I was not able to. I have medication but it's not working. Can somebody help me?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Doubles tennis and pickleball...Sometimes I use my inhaler before and during and get thru the game. Other times, I just can't get enough air and have to quit....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
My. Asthma is stressing anxiety and depression for me and my family ...So I end up taking my nebulizer before bed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAllergiesDepressionDiagnosis
digital PEFR-plus-FEV1 meters...I know that good ol' mechanical peak flow meters cannot detect such problems....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Do Himalayan salt lamps help asthma symtoms ...I have read a lot of the stated benefits that occur with the Himalayan salt lamps and I wanted to see if any of you have been successful with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAllergies
Asthma, Steroids, & Menopause...I'm aware of supplements and diets to help out with the latter condition but I was quite surprised to find out about how long term use of steroids affect...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Alternative Meds...I have read many articles about medical marijuana and how it can help you in terms of chronic pain, glaucoma, eating disorder/anorexia, anxiety disorders...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesMedical Marijuana
What type of fask mask is suitable for people living in zones of yellow or orange air quality?...Desperate for good information and just a link where I have to cipher because... not great at detailed complicated and highly nuanced writing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Night symptoms....Yesterday I was sleeping and suddenly I woke up at 2 am breathing heavily and a bit short of breath, as if I were gasping a bit for air....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAllergies
Asthma Or COPD After Covid...He thinks it's asthma but can't be sure, says if need special tests in a Bangkok hospital, which is far from my home. Says could be COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
First Asthma attack...Normally it causes me few problems and I only rarely need my reliever inhaler....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingFlare-Ups
Symbicort dose...Hi new sufferer here. I was using my Symbicort inhaler and after one twist it flew out of my hands and hit the floor....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesInhalersTreatment