What Is Nocturnal Asthma and What Causes It?...Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night coughing, unable to slow your breathing, reaching for your inhaler? This happened to me recently. I noticed that I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Night symptoms....Hi, I have asthma, moderate asthma, I think. (I take fostair 5/day, an allergy pill and Avamys) I sometimes, and, last night, experience some symptoms at night. Yesterday I was...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAllergies
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?...Editor's note: This article was originally published on our sister site, Sleepapnea.Sleep-Disorders.net by Tamara Sellman. The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ignored by Doctors: Pneumonia and A Broken Rib...Since I was a small child I suffered from colds that got out of control. Hacking coughs - my mother called it the "seal cough" - that lasted 4-6 weeks...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is it Asthma? Or Alpha-1?...Alpha what? Alpha-1. Never heard of it? Well, most people haven't. I was listening to a presentation at a pre-COVID national asthma conference, and the doctor had a slide titled...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Do You Ever Experience Asthma Forgetfulness?...Asthma Forgetfulness. Definition: Experiencing a period where you feel so normal you forget you have asthma. This results in a) partaking in activities that may expose you to your asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Don’t Fear Spring Allergies and Asthma...Spring is almost here! The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is warming up and … oh, unfortunately asthma and allergy triggers are making their...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedAsthma Frustrations - Time to Vent! ...We created this space as a judgment-free zone for our community members to openly vent about their frustrations of living with asthma. Some things are not meant to be said...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesCoping
Can Tea Help With Asthma Symptoms?...Tea is warming, comforting, and soothing...but can it help with asthma symptoms? Many people in the Asthma.net community report that tea is helpful for asthma symptoms that they experience, like...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Everyday Symptoms...Hey I can see a great community here. I had rhinitis for 15 years and severe asthma for 2 years. When the asthma came the rhinitis almost stopped. The everyday...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsSevere AsthmaAllergies
How Wearing a Mask Actually Helped My Breathing...During this pandemic, I have heard many people complain about having to wear masks. The usual complaints are that it inhibits the amount of air that they are able to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finally have an answer...After a year of little asthma control, poor breathing and too much time in the hospital, I finally have an answer to the question why? Yesterday day I had a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
More Asthma Chores: Caring For Your Spacer?...Despite having a brand new AeroChamber in its box in my room, for some reason, I hit the button on my pharmacy’s website to order a new one that has...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
SABAs (Short-Acting Beta Agonists) for Asthma...If you have asthma, it is likely that you use a rescue inhaler. Rescue inhalers contain a drug from a group called SABAs. SABA stands for short-acting beta agonist. SABAs...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hyperventilation and Asthma...I would be very interested to hear from any of you that exercise a lot and have episodes of hyperventilation along with your asthma. I have read that it is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Life With Sputum...Have you ever stumbled about a picture in your camera reel and thought, "why do I have this?" I was recently looking for a photo I had taken and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Holistic Approach to Living with Asthma...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Ceaser’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic on naturopathic medicine— a holistic approach to those living with asthma. The techniques below are not recommended to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Anxiety About Moving Into a 120-Year Old House...My asthma is well-controlled. What does that mean? It means that I don't require steroids except for when I'm sick or the season change really disrupts my respiratory system. I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Foods Help or Hurt Our Asthma?...Many of us have heard the phrase "You are what you eat." Our diets can have a huge effect on our health and the ways our bodies feel. Curious how...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Choosing Summer Activities for Kids With Asthma and Allergies...Seriously, I'm wondering how it is already March! And, though here in Winnipeg we face the possibility of massive snowstorms through April on some occasions, Summer is right around the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
