How I Broke a Rib From a Coughing Attack...In November of 1989, I was hospitalized with asthmatic bronchitis. My GP had been trying to treat it for weeks and finally admitted defeat and admitted me. I remember that...reactions1comment
Asthma or What?...I've had asthma since I was six. I am now 34. Last year in September I got mild COVID with only a cold and loss of smell and taste as...reactions11replies
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...reactions7comments
confusing diagnosis...It is not clear from my doctors report whether I have emphysema or reversible asthma because both are mentioned. I have medication for asthma. I am very confused. Anyone else...reactions4repliesSymptoms
1 week of asthma attacks please help!...Hello my name is Tobias and im 31 years old. Lately i have been going through the toughest week of my life. I have had asthma attacks every night for...reactions5repliesFlare-UpsInhalersSevere Asthma
5 Things I Need From My Doctors...Going to the doctor’s office is always stressful for me. Here are five things I want my asthma doctors to understand about our visits and the things I would like...reactions8comments
Are your asthma symptoms different on vacation?...Hi, so as many of you know, I am on a vacation. I flew to my destination. I have been having some issues with my asthma, but not a lot...reactions15repliesSymptoms
How Does It Really Feel?...People with asthma are probably familiar with the question, "What are your symptoms?" I usually retort off the general names: shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, etc. Though these are...reactions7comments
Coughing While Eating?...It was only in the past couple of years that I realised I was pretty much coughing during and after eating meals, snacks, or drinking certain fluids. I have found...reactions1comment
Eating Cough: Not Only GERD Causes This!...Most evenings when I have dinner the act of swallowing my meal causes me to feel the need to cough up thick mucus from the back of my throat. It...reactions2replies
Do You Have an Asthma-Friendly Job? ...Most people living with asthma today are able to obtain good asthma control. My definition of good asthma control is being able to do most of the things you enjoy...reactions27comments
Asthma Related Itching...I am a girl around 45 years old from south India. I was diagnosed with asthma five years back. In addition to that, I am too sensitive to almost everything...reactions2replies
Will the anxiety ever fade? ...So, since being diagnosed asthmatic, especially in the last few months, I have felt really anxious about "will this cause an attack?" or "What if I don't have my inhaler...reactions16replies
How your Asthma feels like?...Hi everyone, Iam from germany and Iwas diagnosed with asthma. Can you tell me how your asthma feels like? Sometimes but not always I got the feeling that I cannot...reactions12repliesAllergiesDiagnosis
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?...COVID finally got me, and my lungs are not happy. I have been needing breathing treatments every 4 hours...around the clock. Ugh! That is in addition to needing my daily controller...reactions17comments
I think my methacholine test got messed up...My doctor thinks I have severe asthma. The daily medications that I’ve tried all help a little bit but not enough, I feel less reactive to triggers but I still...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Sputum Sample Do Over...Living with asthma always feels like an adventure. I have to admit that I have felt out of practice with the bumps in the road. I love having had a...reactions2comments
Are Other Problems Involved?...I've had asthma since 2000 (am 77yo). High humidity really sets off the coughing and fluid in my lungs. I recently had an ECO and discovered progressive aortic valve restriction...reactions4replies
Expert Level Compensator...I was recently having a conversation with a friend about what it means to be an “expert level compensator” when it comes to having a chronic disease. This is a...reactions2comments
What Is It?...I was diagnosed with asthma in 2007 after a positive bronchial challenge test. My only symptom is constant, and I mean CONSTANT, coughing and throat clearing. It drives my husband...reactionscomments
