"Poor Unfortunate Soul"...Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure that some of you have even experienced it!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
pseudomonas...I have been diagnosed with having a bacteria that is resistant to oral antibiotics called Pseudomonas. Has anyone dealt with this. My doctor says that I need to go the...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & Advice
My Experience with COVID-19 and Asthma...So, I'm a 20-year-old who was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma a few months ago. My Mom is a nurse. I have mild intermittent asthma. Respiratory viruses are my worst trigger...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Remember Life-Saving Procedures in a Severe Asthma Attack? ...For those of y'all who might not be familiar with me, I'm a somewhat recently diagnosed asthmatic. My most severe symptoms arise when I get respiratory viruses. I recently got...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlare-UpsSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Life as an Asthma Mom...I often look back and wonder how differently life would be if my family didn’t have allergies and asthma. Our family of 5 all have environmental allergies, food allergies, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Laughing with Asthma...Have you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? They say laughter is the best medicine, perhaps not if you are a person with asthma, then laughter may...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Asthma During COVID-19...During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had nothing to worry about because I had always gotten my flu shots. Little did I know that I had a lot to worry about...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Accepting Asthma at a Young Age...I was diagnosed with asthma young and hayfever allergies when I was 5 years old. My family and I were at a beautiful park with a couple of ponds. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: What's Hiding In Your Bathroom?...Identifying and reducing your asthma triggers are important steps to managing your asthma. Along with the right medication, trigger reduction can go a long way in managing your symptoms. Our...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Inhaler Becomes Less Effective When Doses Run Low...Moan alert! I like to think that I know my body pretty well. Having had chronic asthma all my life I am well versed to spotting little changes in how...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Flying with severe asthma ...I have flown with asthma with discomfort and lots of coughing during takeoff and landing. I am curious since my asthma is now classified as severe what I could do...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Rough Road to a Better Life with Asthma...This may be hard for some to believe as it was for me, but I love running with asthma. For 48 years I struggled with asthma. NO different from any...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Chest...Hi to all. I was told I had asthma when I was 33 years old and have been on inhalers for years but they never actually helped my asthma. I...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Tips for Traveling with Asthma...I have traveled a lot and learned a few things. For plane travel with asthma, I pack all of my medical needs in one separate bag and a single change...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?...For me, there are certain feelings I get after severe asthma attacks. My definition of a "severe" asthma attack is one that requires me to take systemic steroids, and usually...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Do you remember a time before you had asthma? ...Hey asthmatic friends! I'm curious, do any of y'all remember a time before you had asthma? I definitely do, well... sort of. I remember a time before I struggled to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Always Asthmatic...I was born with Tracheal Stenosis. I had a tracheostomy from 3wks to 4 yrs old. I have had asthma ever since. I have had better times and worse times...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Mullein...I was just wondering if anybody in this group is currently taking mullein to help with their asthma? I am currently taking dry capsules two of them once a day...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Spacers, different inhaler mouthpieces, what do you do? ...So, I have an inhaler with a round mouthpiece, and I really wanna get a spacer for it. I want to get a spacer that works with any inhaler I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Unwanted Visitors...Several years ago, I took on a job in an office in a very old building. It was a job that I really enjoyed and the co-workers were great! Two...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
