Mask & chest congestion...I have been using disposable masks for the last 12+ months whenever I was away from home including wearing it while doing high intensity gym workouts. Over the last few...reactions5replies
Asthma, Allergies, and Migraines: What is the Connection?...If you have asthma, you may likely experience some allergies as well. Seven in 10 people who have asthma have at least 1 allergy too. But did you know having...reactions1comment
Medicine...Does anyone experience a severe side effect of nervousness when using Wixela Inhub? I had to contact my pulmonologist to decrease the dose and I was put on 500/50 mcg...reactions4replies
Could Asthma Protect Us From COVID-19?...Asthma was initially listed as high risk for COVID-19. In fact, the CDC still lists moderate to severe asthma as high risk. That said, there is evidence out there that...reactions3comments
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)...When I first heard this term a while back I thought it was silly. That is until the day I actually felt the “fear of missing out” (FOMO). A group of...reactions5comments
Eating Smart May Help With Your Asthma...For the last few years, I have been eating a high-fiber diet with the view of eating cleaner to help with my eczema. However, I am learning that eating a...reactions2comments
Normal Spirometry Test with Asthma...For years I have been having issues with constant throat congestion, sudden coughing outbursts, running out of breath when talking, raspiness in my throat that often renders it difficult to...reactions3repliesAllergiesFlare-UpsInhalers
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...After many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks related to several products, including: In the United...reactionscomments
Asthma Self-Management Skills: Why Do I Need to Learn Them?...Do you have asthma symptoms throughout the day or wake up at night because of your asthma? Does shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing or wheezing keep you from doing...reactions1comment
Stress Test...As a follow-up from an ER visit in February which showed an abnormal EKG, I was referred to a cardiologist who ordered an Echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test. I...reactions4comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like asthma can mean...reactionscomments
The Role of Vitamin D in Asthma Care...In recent years, researchers have discovered a connection between vitamin D levels and asthma. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to an increased risk of asthma attacks. This...reactions5comments
Quercetin and Asthma...Walking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise myself when I realize there are certain vitamins...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Jayne Horner...We conducted an interview with Facebook community member Jayne Horner. Jayne has had asthma and allergies ever since she was a child. She talks about her asthma diagnosis and triggers...reactions1comment
Farmers Burning Orchards *Cough Cough*...Spring is finally here, and it's been a beautiful day. I decided to take a break from working at home and take a quick stroll around the block. My neighbors...reactions2comments
Cold Weather and Asthma...Hi everyone, As I type this it is 6am on one of the coldest mornings we, on the East Coast of South Africa, have experienced in years. It's about 14°C...reactions11replies
Asthma and Autoimmunity...If you have asthma, your immune system reacts to certain triggers. It causes your airways to narrow and increases inflammation. These reactions then lead to the symptoms of asthma. The...reactions6comments
Most Cost Effective Preventer?...Middle-aged male with asthma since I was around 10 years old - hospitalised on three occasions around my late teens and early twenties, but fine since then. Have used a...reactions10repliesInhalers
I Love Spring (It Just Doesn't Love Me Back)...I love spring. I look forward to it all winter long. Yet spring does not love me back. I live on the northwest shore of Lake Michigan. It rarely gets...reactions10comments
