Pneumonia and Asthma...Six years ago, I ended up in the hospital with pneumonia. I was sick for at least a month with what I thought was just a bad cold. Right after...reactions18comments
The Night Asthma Nearly Had Its Wicked Way With Me...Even now, when I think back to those early hours of that morning in 1993, it leaves me feeling oddly numb and lucky as hell. I remember it vividly. My...reactions7comments
Community Member Spotlight: Jacquie White...Editor's Note: Our Asthma.net Facebook community member Jacquie White was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 3. She has learned so much about dental and oral health throughout her...reactionscomments
Why would your doctor change a medicine?...I had a bad attack in the beginning of August so I've been on dulera for the past 2 months and told to not take pulmicort. Now today my doctor...reactionsrepliesInhalersTreatmentAwareness
Severe Asthma and Preparing to Start Over with a New Doctor...A few months ago I found out through my mom that our family doctor would be closing her practice and moving out of the province. I don't think our family...reactions6comments
Asthma and excess mucus...I'm sorry for the nastiness of this subject but I have to ask. Does anyone else get white mucus clogging their throat from asthma? I have it constantly, and been...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
The Good and Bad Side of Prednisone...I have mentioned this once or twice over the years (actually I mention it all the time...note the sarcasm). But I really hate wildfire smoke. A year ago, Middle Son...reactions9comments
Let’s Discuss the Impact of Asthma on Oxygen Levels...Interestingly, asthma is not considered a disease that lowers oxygen levels. This is true for most asthmatics, and it is true for most asthma attacks. However, there is one exception...reactions34comments
Rebecca Cappello...Rebecca is 52-year-old who completed her education at Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, receiving a B.F.A. in modern dance 1995 from SUNY. Her early dance training, father’s love...
Dental Health and Inhalers...I had a reaction to a new inhaler. My mouth broke out in sores all over. I finally figured out liquid Benadryl calmed it, and antacids. When the sores healed...reactions6comments
Water damage and mold...I decide to clean filter on window AC unit. Find water damage to wall and floor behind boxes. Two boxes of books are ruined with black mold. I toss them...reactions9repliesCopingTips & Advice
Asthma and the vaccine ...My son is 13 and been asked for him to have vaccine I’m double jabbed but just really not sure about giving it to him any suggestions please...reactions5repliesTips & Advice
Community Views: Singulair Experiences...Singulair, also known as montelukast, is one of those asthma meds you either love or hate. It is an immunosuppressant, reduces inflammation, and stops the airways from narrowing. We asked...reactions20comments
Food Chemicals That May Cause Asthma Symptoms...Sometimes food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities may act as triggers for asthma attacks. Common food allergies include dairy, gluten, shellfish, nuts, and sesame. These are all required to be labeled...reactionscomments
Blood temperature controls breathing...So i figured out blood temperature controls breathing When the arteries are hot they get bigger and they send more blood and when they get smaller they send less blood...reactions7repliesCoping
New Barometric Pressure Tracker Site...Hi Friends, My asthma always flares up when the barometric pressure drops too far. I've searched for years for an app or website that would allow me to track pressure...reactions2repliesWeatherFlare-Ups
The Advent of the Flutter...I cannot recall the exact moment when I was given a flutter device by my doctor, or indeed, if I was given one at all. I may have bought it...reactions4comments
Asthma and Heartburn ...Hi all, I have read that heartburn or GERD is a common comobidity with Asthma and just wandered how many of you have a problem with it, and when it...reactions19repliesComorbidities
Stronger lungs?...My wife and I have been having a discussion about my asthma and treatment. The question we were hoping someone could answer is. Do you think it's best to use...reactions4repliesInhalersTreatment
Wildfires Have Become a New Worrisome Summertime Asthma Trigger...I've lived in the western United States for the past 16 years and have come to accept that wildfires during the summer months are just a way of life out...reactions11comments