Community Views: Singulair Experiences...Singulair, also known as montelukast, is one of those asthma meds you either love or hate. It is an immunosuppressant, reduces inflammation...reactions20comments
Asthma and Torso Injury...Hi everyone, it's been a while since I was last on Asthma.net, but during that time I have learned a huge amount...reactionscomments
30 Asthma-Related Things I Am Thankful For...Disclaimer (Updated July 25, 2022 - 3:40 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions5comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third Edition...When this site started I made a list of “Things Not To Say To An Asthmatic.” A few years later I updated...reactions49comments
Second (and Third...and Fourth...) Opinions...My asthma journey has been quite the adventure. Though I was not diagnosed until a little over five years ago, my lungs...reactions32comments
Limitations on Driving With Asthma?...I was annoyed when I opened my mailbox and had a letter from my state’s Driver’s License Division. I know what you...reactions19comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!...Disclaimer (Updated July 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions25comments
Mindful Breathing Makes Me Anxious...Like many people during the pandemic, I turned to Zoom for connecting with family, enjoying virtual knitting meetups, and starting a new...reactions14comments
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...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)...reactions9comments
Quercetin and Asthma...Walking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise...reactions4comments
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?...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...reactions17comments
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...reactionscomments
Preclinical Trials for a New Asthma Vaccine...As we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma...reactions4comments
Nasal Polyps...I recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with...reactionscomments
Unpredictable Asthma...If you are like me, you never really know when "the asthma" is going to rear its ugly head. I was finally...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...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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments