Asthma all my life...Mom said I was diagnosed at 6 months of age. I was born in 1956. I had asthma every time I caught a cold or was exposed to allergens. Mom...reactions3replies
Basic Training...I'd never had issues as a child. I went to Orlando, FL for basic training for the Navy. During this time I got pneumonia and had a temperature of 105.6...reactions5replies
Severe persistent asthma...I have severe persistent asthma and I see an allergist. He's tried multiple medications for my asthma and nothings helped. I have had multiple ER visits, been on prednisone 11...reactions1reply
Nebulizer ...My doctor told me to nebulize twice e day but I could do it up to four times a day. This is confusing to me. Because It is leaving it...reactions1reply
My Experiment With Dietary Supplements...Most Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with asthma. So, is it possible that I am...reactions11comments
Asthma Story Back to 1948...I have been asthmatic all of my life, going back to February 1948. I was born 6 weeks early, a preemie. I was 4 pounds, 7 ounces and 16 inches...reactionscomments
Ways to Support Someone You Love to Quit Smoking...At the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His social media accounts include posts about him switching...reactions1comment
Just Breathe...Do you consider your asthma "well controlled" when you are having panic moments a few times a week where you wake gasping for breath? This seems a common occurrence for...reactions2replies
other alternatives to steroids...My doctors prescribed a steroid for my asthma. Having a lot of side effects. ( heart palipatations, dizziness, severe headaches, eye problems. anxiety) What other med can I possible use...reactions8repliesTreatment
Allergies ...Dust problem I live in a small apartment in a dusty city of Nashville, Tennessee and I am always dusting...reactions2repliesAllergiesDiet & Nutrition
Trying diet changes ...Hello,I'm from south London I like this great site,I've lived with asthma all my life,had various inhalers,from spin halers in the 70s,ventolin,becotide,and now symbercourt 200,I probably had the worst job...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionAwareness
Growing Up With Asthma in the 1970s and 1980s: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I have now been blogging about asthma for 15...reactions2comments
How do you advocate for yourself and your asthma?...It can be challenging to know what questions to ask or how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. What are some ways you have advocated for yourself about...reactions6repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessTips & Advice
Biological Therapy...After a late diagnosis of sophisticated asthma and many traumatic hospital emergencies, I was put on biological therapy. I have only been on it 2 months. 1 injection a month...reactions1reply
Healing Routine Disruptions...The holidays and New Year celebrations can disrupt daily routines, leading to changes in sleep patterns, diet, and stress management, all of which can impact asthma control. What routine disruptions...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
Advocating for Yourself With Your Doctor...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with asthma often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin experiencing symptoms...reactionscomments
Unexpected asthma triggers...Asthma triggers are just about everywhere. Do you have any asthma triggers that surprised you? Is it easy for you to navigate this trigger?...reactions48repliesTriggersAwarenessFlare-Ups
What are your goals this year?...🎉 Happy New Year, Asthma.net community! What lifestyle and/or treatment goals are you working towards this year?...reactions13repliesCopingAwarenessTreatment
My child is having frequent nightmares and a constant stuffy/clogged nosesince taking Alvesco?...She has been having nightmares every night like they are intense. She is crying and she gets angry at me in her dreams and I try to calm her down...reactions3repliesCaregivingAwarenessDiagnosis
Why is Alvesco prescribed for children under 12 ?...On their website it says do not use for children under 12 but than on the Canadian Fact sheet it sees that practitioners can prescribe it for kids age 6...reactions7repliesDiagnosisAwareness
