What People With Asthma Need to Know About Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)...Are you wondering what the heck a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA, for short) even is? If so, I had the same thought first time I heard that term. Turns out...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung Immunity Fun Facts...I have been on a recent quest to wrap my head around lung immunity for a couple of reasons. I was so pleased to stumble upon an amazingly quick and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk Symptoms...I have written in the past more times than I can count about how asthma is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease. There are such a wide variety of symptoms and no...Reactions0reactionsComments43 comments
Understanding Well-Controlled Severe Asthma...Like all asthma, severe asthma isn't just one "thing." Just as asthma itself can be mild, moderate, severe, allergic, non-allergic, exercise-induced, not exercise-induced--the fancy term for the differences experienced between...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Newly Diagnosed Adult-Onset Asthma...Some people develop asthma as adults. This type of asthma tends to be more severe than childhood-onset asthma. Have you been recently diagnosed with adult-onset asthma? Did you suspect you...Reactions0reactionsComments69 repliesNewly Diagnosed
1984: The Best Year Of My Life...I watched the movie Wonder Woman 1984 with a friend. After watching it, my friend and I discussed it. I said it was nostalgic in a way, with the now...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can hugs/pressure stop asthma attacks?...I read decades ago that asthma attacks can be stopped with a hug. Anyone out there heard of this? I heard it in the late 70s or early 80s....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Any advice?...Hi my name is Denise I am 33 and have always been asthmatic. I have a cold that has triggered my asthma and it’s now uncontrollable. I have been sick...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Sticky Phlegm...I was recently diagnosed with moderate persistent adult onset Asthma by a very reputable pulmonologist here is Atlanta. Symbicort and Singulair have improved my symptoms greatly ... cough, shortness of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Severe asthma mostly asymptomatic and bedridden...Hello all. I am miserable. Any hope or advice out there please ? Are my symptoms incredibly atypical ? 42 year old male diagnosed with severe acute asthma last week...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSevere Asthma
How Does Asthma Affect Black Americans?...Studies show that non-Hispanic Black Americans and those with Puerto Rican ancestry have asthma most often. There are also differences in how well Black adults are treated for their asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Silent/Invisible Symptoms...Coughing and wheezing are common symptoms of asthma, but they definitely aren't silent. Some people have said they experience shallow breathing, frequent respiratory infections, yawning or sighing, difficulty sleeping, etc...Reactions0reactionsComments56 repliesSymptoms
How Can Asthma Change Over Time?...Asthma--like many chronic conditions--ebbs and flows with its symptoms. Sometimes it is more severe and we may need additional help managing it, and other times we may forget we even...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Studies On Weight And Asthma...Weight can be a touchy subject, but it can be an important thing to talk about, especially if you have a chronic condition like asthma. There have been several studies...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Asthma And Sleeping Positions: What's The Link?...Those who have asthma can attest that triggers happen at any time of the day, but for many asthmatics, their respiratory condition can be especially challenging at night. Known as...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Make Valentine’s Day An Asthma-Friendly Day...Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your significant other how much you care. However, when that special someone has asthma, many traditional gifts can worsen symptoms and make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Talk Asthma Guidelines...A few years ago, I wrote “10 Best Asthma Discoveries Of All Time.” Number six on that list was the creation of asthma guidelines. So, what are asthma guidelines? How...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Terrifying Asthma Attacks...Many of our community members can recall one (or even a few) terrifying asthma attacks. Have you had a severe or terrifying attack? Share your experience below for others to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlare-Ups
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?...When I was growing up, I was taught to avoid talking about politics and religion. Especially at family dinners. This past year has made that impossible - especially if you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Always Out of Breath...I am pretty sure I had asthma from childhood. I was very active outdoors but when the President Fitness Program started in the 60's, I started failing PE as I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
