Swapping Chores...When my kids were first diagnosed with asthma almost 22 years ago, it was a steep learning curve for us. We had no idea about all of the environmental triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What are your asthma-related New Year’s resolutions? ...2022 is right around the corner! What goals have you set for yourself when it comes to your asthma? Share them here!...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwareness
moving countries with severe asthma (Australia, Europe, etc)...Hi all -- I found this resource by googling "asthma community forum". I wonder if anyone here has experience with moving countries with severe asthma, and how easy it was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSevere Asthma
Stuffy Nose, Eye Infections and Asthma...Some people who have asthma may notice that they also have other issues that could possibly be related to their asthma. There can be some other abnormalities that occur alongside...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Symbicort dose...Hi new sufferer here. I was using my Symbicort inhaler and after one twist it flew out of my hands and hit the floor. I picked it up and gave...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesInhalersTreatment
My Experience With Asthma And COVID...My regular readers know I’m a lifetime asthmatic. I am also a respiratory therapist (RT), meaning I work on the front lines during this COVID Pandemic. It was quite nerve-wracking...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Childhood Asthma and Its Discontents...It’s bad enough when you have asthma as a child. It’s much worse when you have terrified, fearful, and hysterical parents who respond by treating you like you’re damaged goods...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising While Managing Asthma...It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? Thinking about getting back into exercise when you haven’t done it for so long because your asthma wouldn’t allow you to? With some grit...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Coping with pulled ribs...The last 8 weeks have been the worst since I started suffering from asthma 17 years ago. It started with a chest infection that dragged on and required 3 courses...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingSymptomsMental Health
Am I Overreacting?...I was listening to a frustrated mom in my Asthma Home Visit Program. Her child had been very sick and had symptoms of an asthma emergency. She had recorded her...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: Breo Ellipta Experiences...Breo Ellipta is a combination inhaler of 2 drugs used as an asthma treatment for those whose asthma is not well controlled by an inhaled corticosteroid alone. Breo comes in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Oral Thrush and Inhalers: What You Should Know...I get along really well with my primary healthcare provider, and most of our visits are light and filled with laughter. But there’s one part of my annual wellness exam...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bilateral Airway Disease...Hello All, I've had adult onset asthma for about five years. Seems to be getting worse, especially in the humid summer months. I take Breo daily and use my Albuterol...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
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 Administration (FDA). It has this warning because it...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Saliva collecting in nebulizer cup?...I'm using a nebulizer with a mouthpiece for the first time and it appears that saliva is collecting in the cup. Even when it doesn't seem like I'm secreting much...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Do you use your inhaler before or after being around a known irritant?...So normal life as you know doesn't always coincide with asthma. I'm looking at doing some cleaning and probably some burning of some old building materials Etc. I was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesInhalersTreatment
How To Not Be Overbearing Towards Someone With Asthma..."You sound bad, I think you should use your inhaler." Has a loved one, friend, or possibly a coworker said these words to you before? You know it is coming...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Lights, Camera, Action! Making a Movie: Life with Asthma...“Breathing Through A Straw,” “Breathless,” “Catching My Breath,” and “Fish Out of Water” were among the many title suggestions from the community in response to a prompt about naming a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Asthma-Friendly Exercises...Finding activities that do not make our asthma symptoms worse can be hard, especially for those living with exercise-induced asthma. Although it may take some time to find the right...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
What is Caregiver Burnout?...I think most of us are feeling burned out now. I mean...we're still in a pandemic that has changed jobs, homes, schools, and families. But I’m talking about a different...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
