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
Is My Chronic Cough Caused by Asthma? Or Something Else?...What if my chronic cough is caused by something other than asthma? Like...lung cancer? Lungs can be cranky, and sometimes it is hard to figure out what is going on...reactions8comments
FeaturedWinter Asthma Hacks...What are your tips and tricks for managing asthma during the winter season?...reactions35repliesWeatherTips & AdviceTriggers
How Can Cutting Boards and Bamboo Lids Affect Asthma?...Mold is organic and can grow just about everywhere. It loves to hide in your kitchen. It’s tricky because, unlike most asthma triggers, mold is both an allergen and an...reactions2comments
Asthma, allergies and mold, OH my!...Has anyone suffered from seasonal allergies only to get worse? Then find out you have been exposing yourself to mold? For the past few months, I have had a multitude...reactions17repliesFlare-UpsAllergies
Smelling Asthma Triggers...I have always been able to smell asthma triggers and never thought this was even unusual. Once I went to stay in a cabin for a retreat and smelled the...reactions1reply