Asthma Subgroups: Severe Asthma...This was when physicians recognized 5-10% of asthmatics did not respond to corticosteroids.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Community Views: Singulair Experiences...Some have not experienced any side effects and said the medicine has done wonders for their asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Community Views: The Lesser-Known Side Effects of Asthma...What lesser-known side effects of asthma have you experienced? Share in the comments below!... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Flovent Inhaler Discontinued...Flovent, or fluticasone propionate, is a type of corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways.... By Asthma.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
History of Asthma (Part 3): Nebulizers and Inhalers...In 1910 epinephrine became a first-line treatment for asthma flare ups when it became available in a solution that could be nebulized with less side effects... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cinqair (reslizumab)...The most common side effect of Cinqair is throat pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Now Closed - Fatigue and Health Survey...Whether caused by your treatment plan or a direct side effect of your asthma, fatigue is so much more than feeling “tired”.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Do Nothing and Live With It": Confronting New Normals of Living with Severe Asthma...I determined that these elements are important to me: The landscape of oral corticosteroid usage is changing and I want to stay off them as much as... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Wildfires Have Become a New Worrisome Summertime Asthma Trigger...Unfortunately, the flip side is that summer wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Understanding the Different Stages of Asthma...For this level of asthma, the preferred controller medication is a low-dose inhaled corticosteroid, plus a long-acting beta-agonist.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Singulair/Montelukast: Not just for asthma? Part 2...I restarted the nasal steroids and I think probably due to the amount of gunk in my nose, they took a long time to take effect (to the point... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do My Children Have Less Severe Asthma Than Me?...Asthma affects us all differently. We can see this in our community, too, with some people having it bad and others not-so-much.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Medication Compliance...You might notice that many inhalers come with very similar potential side effect warnings.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seretide Keeps Me Alive But At a Huge Cost...It works so brilliantly for me by the way, however, the side effects are terrible on my body.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma Wins...I also would like to be able to maintain good asthma control for hopefully a lifetime, without daily oral corticosteroids.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Avoiding Thrush: Swish and Spit...Since then, I've made sure I take extra time to swish and spit. And my daughter does too.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dysfunctional Breathing and Asthma...Research shows that they also have a lower quality of life.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is Eosinophilic Asthma?...And the side effects of asthma drugs can be significant. Eosinophilic asthma usually starts in adulthood.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Spiriva (tiotropium bromide)...Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: These are not all the possible side effects of Spiriva.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How To Avoid An Asthma Inhaler-Induced Sore Throat...The bad news is, in some cases, they do have mild side effects, such as: There's a simple reason why some people have the side... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments