Specific Antibody Deficiency and Asthma...I am wondering if anyone's immunilogiest have run tests against pneumococal vaccine titers due to multiple upper and lower respiratory infections. Mines were low, we did conjugate vaccine, re-checked in...reactions4replies
Pandemic Proved: We Can Be Productive Working From Home...Since being diagnosed with asthma in 1993, I have been asking for reasonable accommodations at work. Like so many others with asthma, most of my requests were turned down. Especially...reactionscomments
Chinese Food, MSG and Asthma...This is my recent experience from June 15, 2022. I hadn't had Chinese food in several months. Normally I'll eat half the meal and my daughter will finish it the...reactions3comments
Does Asthma Haunt Your Nightmares? ...So, since I've been diagnosed, and even more so since I had the worst attack I've ever had, which was recently, asthma has been haunting my nightmares. I'm okay when...reactions6repliesSleep
"Poor Unfortunate Soul"...Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure that some of you have even experienced it!...reactions3comments
pseudomonas...I have been diagnosed with having a bacteria that is resistant to oral antibiotics called Pseudomonas. Has anyone dealt with this. My doctor says that I need to go the...reactions11repliesTips & Advice
My Experience with COVID-19 and Asthma...So, I'm a 20-year-old who was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma a few months ago. My Mom is a nurse. I have mild intermittent asthma. Respiratory viruses are my worst trigger...reactionscomments
How Do You Remember Life-Saving Procedures in a Severe Asthma Attack? ...For those of y'all who might not be familiar with me, I'm a somewhat recently diagnosed asthmatic. My most severe symptoms arise when I get respiratory viruses. I recently got...reactions8repliesFlare-UpsSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Life as an Asthma Mom...I often look back and wonder how differently life would be if my family didn’t have allergies and asthma. Our family of 5 all have environmental allergies, food allergies, and...reactionscomments
Laughing with Asthma...Have you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? They say laughter is the best medicine, perhaps not if you are a person with asthma, then laughter may...reactions9comments
My Asthma During COVID-19...During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had nothing to worry about because I had always gotten my flu shots. Little did I know that I had a lot to worry about...reactions2comments
Accepting Asthma at a Young Age...I was diagnosed with asthma young and hayfever allergies when I was 5 years old. My family and I were at a beautiful park with a couple of ponds. I...reactions1comment
Asthma Trigger Investigation: What's Hiding In Your Bathroom?...Identifying and reducing your asthma triggers are important steps to managing your asthma. Along with the right medication, trigger reduction can go a long way in managing your symptoms. Our...reactions7comments
My Inhaler Becomes Less Effective When Doses Run Low...Moan alert! I like to think that I know my body pretty well. Having had chronic asthma all my life I am well versed to spotting little changes in how...reactions7comments
Flying with severe asthma ...I have flown with asthma with discomfort and lots of coughing during takeoff and landing. I am curious since my asthma is now classified as severe what I could do...reactions7replies
Rough Road to a Better Life with Asthma...This may be hard for some to believe as it was for me, but I love running with asthma. For 48 years I struggled with asthma. NO different from any...reactions4comments
My Chest...Hi to all. I was told I had asthma when I was 33 years old and have been on inhalers for years but they never actually helped my asthma. I...reactions14replies
Tips for Traveling with Asthma...I have traveled a lot and learned a few things. For plane travel with asthma, I pack all of my medical needs in one separate bag and a single change...reactionscomments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?...For me, there are certain feelings I get after severe asthma attacks. My definition of a "severe" asthma attack is one that requires me to take systemic steroids, and usually...reactions20comments
Do you remember a time before you had asthma? ...Hey asthmatic friends! I'm curious, do any of y'all remember a time before you had asthma? I definitely do, well... sort of. I remember a time before I struggled to...reactions2replies
