Hiding Asthma...You want to show that you're powerful, you're capable, and that you're just better than everyone else.... By radd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
For Sale: Used Immune System...This time I was infected in March, started to get better and then got a lot worse.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience Catching COVID...Three days later, she came down with COVID. I was next, and then my husband.... By RosieLorne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Confusion - It should get better, but doesn't, so what's causing my asthma?...Hello there, I am twenty years old and have been diagnosed with asthma about two and a half years ago. It started as "Well, a little bit annoying, but alright...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisSevere AsthmaFlare-Ups
Doctors and Asthma...You know your asthma better than anyone else". Always listens, always explains. There have been several repeats of unfortunate episodes.... By RosieLorne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Active yesterdayWhen was the last time you changed or tried a new asthma medication?...One minute, you're on a treatment regimen with better asthma control and the next, you have to add something new to your arsenal because a medication is...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamInhalers
Asthma, Steroids, & Menopause...I was doing better until 2020 when COVID hit. I have caught COVID a few times and my lungs have never been the same....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
When it's bad, it's bad......The doctors say it's a matter of when, not if, I end up back there again.... By seaturtle082 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Running the Gambit on Nebulizer Solutions...I switched medications to levalbuterol, a lesser steroid that my doctor hoped would alleviate my symptoms.... By briannaa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living with Severe Persistent Asthma...I'm better, but I still have severe asthma worse then I had when I was a kid.... By gogadawgs34 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Mid-Life Surprise...A couple of months later, I was still having issues and came home to a broken AC.... By gigigibson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
In Honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2023...When I got into middle school it was better to only use my rescue inhaler when I was in gym class.... By slh1224 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma not responding well to medicine...How can I get better?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Recovering After a Hospital Stay...An even better suggestion would be for the kiddos to go stay with relatives for a couple of days.... By bottompage4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
asthma allergy friendly air purifiers...or are their hepa filters you can put on a/c heater that are affordable and fit most units?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAllergiesNewly DiagnosedCost
Can I have an asthma attack and a panic attack at the same time?...I called the online nurse line on my insurance card and talked to a nurse until I felt better. She never answered my question above though....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTriggers
Increased particulate matter in air from CA wild fires...Noticed a significant increase in wheezing, and productive cough. Standard use of inhaler was not stabilizing difficulty with cough and air movement. Added in Wixela 2x/day, increased antihistamine to allowed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Worst allergy season change we've ever had. Advice appreciated!...She has improved, but very slowly, and a week later now we are seeing more mild flare ups as we ween off of steroids....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAllergiesWeather
Active todaydesperate for answers...For 11 years now he has been in and out of hospitals in 3 states, on multiple medicines and controllers, but never gets better....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSevere Asthma
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