Persistent asthma symptoms ...I’m lost for words at this point been dealing with 2 years. I tryed countless medications nothing seems to work I did have relive for periods the. Flare comes and...reactions1reply
Thrush using steroid inhaler...I took Symbicort for years using a spacer and never had an issue. Insurance dropped Symbicort and my asthma doctor put me on Fluticasone propionate and Salmeterol HFA Inhalation Aerosol...reactions4replies
Curious about mucus. ...When asthma starts to be a problem I get here typical itchy neck but I also got what I thought is excess saliva. But asthma causes mucus and google says...reactions10replies
Sleep Apnea: The Diagnosis I Ignored for 10 Years...Almost 10 years ago, my dentist, of all people, suggested I might have sleep apnea. He even arranged a sleep study, but I declined at the time. He explained that...reactions26comments
Asthma...I was born with asthma. I had to grow up and learn how to deal with it. I could not run and play like the other kids when it's cold...reactions1reply
Asthma all my life...Mom said I was diagnosed at 6 months of age. I was born in 1956. I had asthma every time I caught a cold or was exposed to allergens. Mom...reactions3replies
Basic Training...I'd never had issues as a child. I went to Orlando, FL for basic training for the Navy. During this time I got pneumonia and had a temperature of 105.6...reactions5replies
Severe persistent asthma...I have severe persistent asthma and I see an allergist. He's tried multiple medications for my asthma and nothings helped. I have had multiple ER visits, been on prednisone 11...reactions1reply
Nebulizer ...My doctor told me to nebulize twice e day but I could do it up to four times a day. This is confusing to me. Because It is leaving it...reactions1reply
My Experiment With Dietary Supplements...Most Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with asthma. So, is it possible that I am...reactions11comments
Asthma Story Back to 1948...I have been asthmatic all of my life, going back to February 1948. I was born 6 weeks early, a preemie. I was 4 pounds, 7 ounces and 16 inches...reactionscomments
Ways to Support Someone You Love to Quit Smoking...At the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His social media accounts include posts about him switching...reactions1comment
Just Breathe...Do you consider your asthma "well controlled" when you are having panic moments a few times a week where you wake gasping for breath? This seems a common occurrence for...reactions2replies
other alternatives to steroids...My doctors prescribed a steroid for my asthma. Having a lot of side effects. ( heart palipatations, dizziness, severe headaches, eye problems. anxiety) What other med can I possible use...reactions8repliesTreatment
Allergies ...Dust problem I live in a small apartment in a dusty city of Nashville, Tennessee and I am always dusting...reactions2repliesAllergiesDiet & Nutrition
Trying diet changes ...Hello,I'm from south London I like this great site,I've lived with asthma all my life,had various inhalers,from spin halers in the 70s,ventolin,becotide,and now symbercourt 200,I probably had the worst job...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionAwareness
Growing Up With Asthma in the 1970s and 1980s: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I have now been blogging about asthma for 15...reactions2comments
How do you advocate for yourself and your asthma?...It can be challenging to know what questions to ask or how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. What are some ways you have advocated for yourself about...reactions6repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessTips & Advice
Biological Therapy...After a late diagnosis of sophisticated asthma and many traumatic hospital emergencies, I was put on biological therapy. I have only been on it 2 months. 1 injection a month...reactions1reply
Healing Routine Disruptions...The holidays and New Year celebrations can disrupt daily routines, leading to changes in sleep patterns, diet, and stress management, all of which can impact asthma control. What routine disruptions...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
