Hospital Stay That Was Serious...I have had bronchiectasis since I was a child and was diagnosed with asthma about ten years ago. My coughing and inability to breathe were getting worse. It also affected...reactions2replies
I Called EMS to Come Get Me...After two months of visiting several doctors and begging them to give me more steroids for my shortness of breath that I was convinced was asthma, I told my husband...reactions1reply
What Does Shortness of Breath Indicate?...Over 20 years ago I experienced shortness of breath that wouldn’t respond to my rescue inhaler. I had been having to use it more often in the preceding weeks. I...reactions4comments
Asthma vs PE...I've been diagnosed with asthma since I was 16 and was told it was stress related as I had suffered the loss of my mother. For many years, I didn't...reactionscomments
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10repliesInhalers
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions4repliesCopingAllergiesAwareness
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions5repliesAwarenessDiet & 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...reactions9comments
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...reactions20replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions16repliesAwarenessCopingSide 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...reactions3comments
