Cocoa...I did some research after investigating what can help with asthma. I am a chronic asthmatic, had two respiratory events, and am desperate for relief. I came across a case...reactionscomments
Doctors recommend masking indoors...I had recent appts with my PCP and also my allergist. Both strongly recommended that I wear my mask indoors with other people. I asked why do many older people...reactions12replies
Asthma Exacerbation...I have been lucky enough to only have had 3 extremely bad (to me! Lol) flares. I have had cough variant asthma all my life. I was only diagnosed officially...reactions4repliesCopingFlare-UpsMental Health
It’s Really Nice Having Asthma Friends...I think anyone can have empathy. Anyone can show support for others regardless of what ailments they have. But if you do not have asthma, it is impossible to know...reactions8comments
Exhausted...Just wondering if anyone out here has cough variant Asthma, that when flared by virus, seems resistant to asthma treatments? I have very few "real asthma" symptoms as ER says...reactions9replies
Bagged or Bagless? That is the Question!...Right now, I am on a mission to find the perfect vacuum cleaner for my apartment. My current vacuum does not seem to be firing on all cylinders and perhaps...reactions12comments
Dr. Renee Matthews...Dr. Renee Matthews AKA Ask Dr. Renee as she is affectionately known has made it her life work to educate her community about their health. She's drawn from her experiences...
Advice from My Mom: Keep Moving and Use Your Spoons...Before my mom passed away a few years ago, I asked her to give me one piece of life advice that she really wanted me to follow. I was ready...reactions9comments
Lung Problems After COVID?...After 2 years, I ventured back to my book club. I love reading and discussing books with neighbors, but I am still afraid to go to gatherings. So I wore...reactions13comments
digital PEFR-plus-FEV1 meters...Hi, Does anyone know whether the digital PEFR+FEV1 meters are able to detect problems in the small airways? I know that good ol' mechanical peak flow meters cannot detect such...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Bliss on the Beach!...It always amazes me how my asthma abates at the beach. Starting day-5 and it’s like my asthma is gone … almost zero mucus production too. Gotta head back inland...reactions12replies
Why Do I Need a Pulmonary Function Test?...I had a pulmonary function test (PFT) this week. Among other things, this got me thinking about when those of us with asthma should have that test done. A lifelong...reactions25comments
Warm Water, Hot Showers: Old Asthma Remedies?...I grew up with hard-luck asthma in the 1970s. I am aware that rescue inhalers existed back then, but my doctor never recommended them. I do not know why he...reactions31comments
Propranolol ...Propranolol - can this be taken if I have mild asthma?...reactions10repliesHealthcare Team
Propranolol...Can I take propranolol if I have mild asthma?...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
Needle to change body temperature ...We can make a needle to control body temperature to cure asthma https://photos.app.goo.gl/svD5BqzkSxPJirra9 Some forms of asthma is because of change in body temperature I hope we demand we are...reactions1reply
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Where Is My Nebulizer?...It was a toss-up, between a good thing and a bad thing. I wanted to do a breathing treatment as part of an airway clearing technique, to help clear some...reactions1comment
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