Inhaler switch...Hello all! Unfortunately, despite my best efforts I just got Covid-19 but was able to start the antiviral since I am severe asthmatic. However, that means they switched my advair...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh...Living with asthma is no walk in the park. There is not a single day that asthma does not impact me in some way, shape, or form. As with everything...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Albuterol Generics...Hey asthmatic friends. I'm sure y'all have noticed that there are like so many generics for albuterol inhalers. I have heard from a lot of us that a lot of...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesInhalers
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. For people who live with certain chronic medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Post Op Asthma ...Yesterday I was in theatre for some surgery. I am getting there. bad 24 hrs with stuff like my asthma....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgerySide EffectsSymptoms
Asthma Victories...I have had asthma for nearly 20 years now. I developed it in my late teens and it has progressively gotten worse over the years. As time has gone on...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Clinging on to Life...About 5 years ago, I had not been well with my Asthma. I suffer from brittle asthma. I went to the doctor for a check-up. After being in the doctor's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Swimming before work!...Having found that the sea air is so good for relieving my asthma symptoms and enabling me yo breathe easier, I have decided to incorporate a sea swim before I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAllergiesAwareness
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma Review...I'd posted earlier in the week and said I'd put the outcome up. First review in 4 years, due to Covid lockdowns in UK. The nurse was great, I had...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionFlare-Ups
My Humble Advice for Asthma Doctors...Here’s my humble advice for any doctor who manages asthma patients. This is based on my own experiences over the years. It’s also based on the many conversations I have...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Late Adult Onset...I was a competitive swimmer for 6+ years and play bass trombone in a number of music groups/orchestras, big bands and other smaller groups. I have been active my whole...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
I Have Dibs on Room Parent!...Every year when my kids were little, I would try to be the first one at Back to School Night so I could sign up to be a room parent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
That Time It Wasn't My Asthma...A few years ago, I took a pretty hard fall. On the way down, I managed to sprain and break my ankle, jam my back, and shear a chunk off...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Prednisolone (Prednisone) ...I have been taking a course of steroids over the last 2.5 weeks and am now weaning off them. Be finished by next Monday. So far this is how they...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAwarenessCopingSide Effects
How Do You Describe That?...Have you ever sat down to send a communication to your healthcare team and were unsure how exactly to describe your asthma symptoms or what you were experiencing? I recently...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma and Airlines...Recently, I did an article about preparing for your travel on an airline and having asthma. As much as I thought I was prepared for air travel with asthma, I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Scariest Moment...Working toward a BFA in dance, I had one of the worst experiences of my life. This eye-opening event reformed my view of the world, changing it altogether, and sent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Mucus and recurrent colds?...Hey everyone. I’ve been experiencing some symptoms for more than a year and I really need some advice or to know if anyone has had something like this. I would...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsSevere Asthma