What works for me...Zenhale and Omnaris. Coughing (producing phlegm and blood) is my main problem..only happens when going to bed or being physical. I have found, taking Zenhale twice/day and Omnaris one per...reactions2replies
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-Compassion...We have all been there: Just when I thought my asthma was under control, I need a little bit of help. But, this time, I’m not going to be too...reactions12comments
Removing All My Asthma Triggers...After an incorrect chest x-ray diagnosis of an "ill defined space occupying lesion of neo-plastic pathology" (CT-Scan ultimately showed healing scar tissue) I nonetheless had embarked on a strict diet...reactions10comments
Family COVID...An interesting thing happened lately in our household. Covid came to visit. We have had relatives staying for a few months with us and more arrived on Christmas Eve. A...reactions1comment
Inhaler Side Effects...I didn’t take the inhaler properly because information was not given on the inserted paper or on the information from the pharmacy. Rising your mouth and brushing your teeth. I...reactions1comment
Newbie...Hello, well after multiple trips for Heartwork ups it’s finally become apparent that the chest pain is asthma. I’m just coming off an exacerbation and I’m pretty confused. Lots of...reactions6repliesExercise
When the Pharmacy's Phone is Broken...and What to Do About It...Here's a new one: The pharmacy's phone was broken. Like, I dialed the number multiple times and my iPhone just went beep-beep and said USER BUSY. I don't actually need...reactions6comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!...Would you like to share your experience with asthma and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team and...reactionscomments
Does high blood pressure make asthma worse for you?...I've had a bout with high blood pressure after the holidays and all the overindulging of rich food of course. Currently going the other way thankfully. I have definitely learned...reactions2repliesFlare-Ups
Coughing My Way Into 2022!...As the winter spell continues, it is more important than ever, that I continue with all my health routines. Recently, I received my booster jab to ward off the new...reactionscomments
Little Impulses in the lungs due to Asthma?...Hello community, I know that the forum cannot and should not provide medical advice. I am not looking for it either but would like to share my experiences with you...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Developing New Food Allergies...I am hooked on a podcast, "Chasing Life," with Sanjay Gupta. It talks about different medical problems that are a little mysterious. I was listening to 1 episode about food...reactions3comments
Switched Inhaler...Newer asthmatic here… my doc put me on Dulera 200 since last August with great results, but it was expensive out of pocket so I asked to be switched to...reactions3repliesInhalers
Links Between Asthma and Lung Cancer: The Topic We Like To Avoid...A friend once asked me: “Are there some topics you avoid writing about?” And my answer was a quick “Yep!” “Can you name one?” She said, “I’m just curious.” I...reactionscomments
Dogs with hair vs fur...Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the amount of dander a dog with fur vs hair will produce? I watched a mixed breed dog, that supposedly...reactions3repliesPets
Your rescue inhaler needs rescuing!...I just saw an elaborate post about one asthmatic’s plan for dealing with social problems—scented candles, for example. THEN she says they alway make sure there’s a rescue inhaler IN...reactions1replyInhalers
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care Practices...At the start of a new year, people often reflect on the year past and set goals or intentions for the year to come. People can sometimes center these intentions...reactions2comments
A Love Letter To Asthma...Dear Asthma, I know we have been together for over four decades now, and I know this may be quite hard to hear, but I feel now is the right...reactionscomments
Cutting Visits Short Due to Asthma...When my partner and I go to someone's house for the first time, we never know what we might encounter. Air fresheners? Scented candles? Heavily-perfumed people? Cigarettes? Cats? When we...reactions29comments
Reversing OAS...I’ve suffered the last 20 years with OAS unable to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. About 8 weeks ago I eliminated all animal products from my diet and started eating...reactions1comment
