Worse asthma flare than usual...Hello, everyone. I'm sorry I haven't been around lately. I am fixing some of my grades in college and midterms are coming up soon. I'm sorry to vent like this...reactions15repliesAllergiesFlare-UpsNewly Diagnosed
The Good Doctor...Finding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with particularly severe disease can have an even harder...reactionscomments
Asthma Has A Mind Of Its Own...I am now 72 and was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma about 20 years ago. I also have reflux (apparently it is controlled) and sinus drainage (I take Zyrtec for a...reactions9comments
Six Month Follow-Up Appointment Time...Have you ever had one of those appointments that completely slips your mind till it is just a matter of days away? It is almost time for me to prepare...reactionscomments
A new-to-me link with asthma ...Your article on the itchy chin and neck hit home. Nearly 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with Histamine Intolerance, and a couple years later, with MCAS. After going on...reactions1reply
Pine tree trigger?...My asthma has been uncontrolled for over 2 years. We’re trying to find a good med combo, but I’m constantly “tight”. This week, while in Northern MN, I had 2...reactions3repliesSevere AsthmaTriggersAllergies
Frozen Treats Trigger Asthma Attacks?...Recently, I was battling COVID. Yep, it finally got this germaphobe after 2½ years. I had a fever and could feel the heat radiating off my body. That made me...reactions19comments
Question Regarding Asthma and Chemicals...Hi, so, y'all would have no way of knowing this, but I have a crazy red mullet, and I really want to get it permed. My sister permed her hair...reactions8replies
How to Eat an Elephant...Asthma is just one of many chronic illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis. I will not bore you with the complete list, but it is sufficiently long...reactionscomments
Here’s What I Expect From My Asthma Doctors...I have always had good luck with asthma doctors. As I live in a smaller town, specialists like allergists and pulmonologists are long drives away. So I have generally had...reactions17comments
Unpredictable Asthma...If you are like me, you never really know when "the asthma" is going to rear its ugly head. I was finally diagnosed with asthma in April 2015 at the...reactions5comments
4 Signs for When to Fire Your Doctor...You are the boss. So if your doctor is not meeting your needs, it may be time to move on. It may be time to fire your doctor and move...reactionscomments
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to School...When my middle son was in 2nd grade, we struggled to control his asthma. He had been hospitalized a few times over the years due to respiratory illnesses. We could...reactionscomments
Asthma and my albuterol which is a year old ...Hi, I’m new here and glad I found this forum. I started having asthma symptoms about seven years ago after my mom died, I caught a strange virus and it...reactions1reply
Chasing My Baseline...I was sick in early December. The usual, it starts as a sudden tightness in my chest, and the next thing I know, each breath is exhausting; not to mention...reactionscomments
Repeated flare ups...Hi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m male, asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had...reactions4repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis
Controlling My Asthma...My dad is dying of COPD and Level 2 respiratory failure. He is stabilized with oxygen but I have come dangerously close to losing my dad four times since my...reactions4comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
Temperatures and Asthma Temperament...Living in Southern Indiana, I am no stranger to weather changes. Earlier this spring, all in the course of a week we experienced severe thunderstorms, a frost advisory, and temperatures...reactionscomments
New Inhaler Adventure...It is always a win when I have an interesting follow-up appointment. I have to admit that I was just not “feeling it” this time. I am not sure if...reactions5comments
