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
Premenstrual/Hormonal Asthma?...Hello, everyone, I hope you're doing well. I'm posting because I notice that before and during my time of the month I get asthma flares, and I've learned over the...reactions1replyAwarenessSymptomsFlare-Ups
Use an humidifier at night in your bedroom...If you don't have a cool air humidifier in your bedroom or house go get one. You will see the difference in your nose and throat. I have a pellet...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSleep
Winter Blues, Inhaler Rules!...Hmm, the preventative inhaler! That marvelous little device that's supposed to be my respiratory savior, yet somehow manages to turn me into a moody, bloated, itchy-eyed version of myself. A...reactions10comments
$35 cap on Asthma Inhalers?...Hi can anyone give more info on this? I found a coupon for Advair Diskus but is this how it works? Any insight would be appreciated....reactions1reply
Greenhouses Can Cause Asthma Attacks?...I was in Washington, DC, for work and stopped by the US National Arboretum. It was heavenly! I am a plant lover and have a “slight problem” when it comes...reactions4comments
What Does Good Asthma Control Feel Like?...We all know what poor asthma control feels like. But what about good asthma control? What does THAT feel like? Good asthma control feels like work. Here's a look at...reactionscomments
Working Toward Good Asthma Control...What work goes into obtaining good asthma control?...reactions2replies
What is good asthma control? ...What does good asthma control feel like for you, or what are its benefits?...reactions2replies
Brittle Asthma...At age 47 I developed hypopituitarism and hypothyroidism, becoming dependent on steroids as I was at risk of addisonian crisis. I developed infection after infection and over the last 2...reactions18replies
Parents of asthmatic children...Parents of asthmatic children, I would like to hear your experience. What is most difficult for your children about their condition, both physically and mentally? Is it the visits and...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSevere AsthmaCaregiving
Beta blockers with Asthma...Hi everyone, I’ve been on metoprolol Succinate ER for 8 year 25 mg no problems. So recently my blood pressure went up super high so they doubled my metoprolol to...reactions14replies
Is a Warmer Climate the Answer to My Health Conditions?...I have had a getaway planned for months now and now it has come and gone as quick as a flash! Before I went away, my body was in real...reactions5comments
Navigating the holidays with asthma...Asthma often finds a way to interfere with our everyday lives. The holidays can be particularly challenging, from avoiding triggers at parties to managing pressure and expectations. How do you...reactions16repliesTriggersCopingFriends & Family
Fatigue and Asthma...Until reading the recent article on "is fatigue a symptom of Asthma", I only thought of after attacks. I read this article and the responses from professionals and came to...reactions7replies
Diagnosed in 20s after moving to larger city now in 60s...Probably originally triggered last century by a combination of house dust mites from a furnished flat’s carpets when I was too poor as a student to get them cleaned (which...reactions2replies
