Mold and Asthma...I was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream, followed by bird sounds. When I heard the...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What method do you use with your control inhaler?...I've been dealing with the after-effects of an asthma flare after being around a diesel tractor plowing snow. I continue to have phlegm in my lower lobes in my lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFlare-UpsInhalersTips & Advice
Experience of Adrenal suppression by Asthma meds...Hi My pituitary and adrenals are completely suppressed by my asthma medication, Fluticasone. My new respiratory consultant (till this disaster I didn't have a consultant) has said she'd like me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAllergiesSide EffectsSevere Asthma
Linda Foy...Linda was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. Linda Foy is an artist, author, and creative sharing "Peace, Faith, Joy" in everyday life and on various social media accounts. Linda...
Insurance Woes...Contrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some versions of Pharmacare programs. You can read an...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Christy Amos...Christy wasn’t diagnosed with asthma until she was late into high school. She remembers getting a sinus infection that just would not go away and it started to affect her...
Asthma and back pain...Hey, I'm new to this forum. I have a concern to share. I have severe asthma during the winter season, especially in December. There will be difficulty in breathing and...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesAwareness
Give Us a Break, 2022! ...We are heading swiftly through March and 2022 is not showing any signs of slowing down. To be frank, I did not envisage 2022 being such a poor start for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma Triggers...What are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my 3 worst asthma triggers. It was a toss-up...Reactions0reactionsComments100 comments
What Is Power Posing?...Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Environmental Factors That Affect Asthma...There are so many potential asthma triggers out there, and everyone has different ones! Some people really suffer during certain seasons when specific pollen is in the air, and others...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?...Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma, can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma since birth, decided he wanted to attend a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Hair Styling Products - Asthma trigger...Hello all, my 4 year old daughther has had a lot of respiratory problems the last 6 to 9 months (Acute Bronchitis) and may or may not have Asthma, she...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAllergiesTriggers
Anyone ever experienced asthma symptoms mainly in their throat ? ...This might sound odd but since about a year and a half my asthma symptoms have changed. While it used to be the normal in your chest asthma cough now...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Book entitled Breath, by James Nestor...I wanted to mention this book because it offers some very simple and easy ways to learn how to breathe more efficiently. I would check with my physician first, just...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
First Time going to Pulmonologist ...I've had asthma through childhood, but was not diagnosed until I was 15, so my asthma seems to be moderate but uncontrolled. I'm 19 now and this season my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My Journey with Asthma...Hi everyone my name is Jordan. I've been living with asthma my whole life. I just joined the community and wanted to share my story. I noticed I had asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can Moms Hold Down a Job if They Have Chronically Sick Kids?...Now before anyone complains, I know that other family members can be caregivers. I am speaking from our family's experience over the last 22 years. Recently, I was at an...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on Asthma.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
Don't Let the Asthma Win!...There are several things people with asthma can do to lead a healthy and full life. There is no doubt that living with asthma can be extremely debilitating, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
