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...reactions11comments
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...reactions7repliesTreatmentInhalers
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions13repliesSymptomsCopingMental 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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions10repliesInhalersTreatment
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactionscomments
You Sound Like Darth Vader...Kids can be cruel, but they can also be utterly hilarious. I remember getting called nicknames at school as well as at home. I, personally, never found any of the...reactions1comment
Oral Thrush...Hey all, this year my asthma is the worst it's ever been. I've been using a nebulizer with Teva-Budesonide & Salbutamol, plus Singular in pill form. I've been responding really...reactions3repliesSide Effects
How soon?...When you have a flare up how long do you wait before you use your rescue inhaler? In the first 15 to 20 minutes or do you wait to see...reactions4repliesTreatment
