Late Bloomer...I am 55 years old and just recently learned I had eosinophilic asthma. I suffered for 3 years with a nasty, long-lasting cough every fall and winter (I live in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Asthma Wins...Sometimes life just feels turbulent--and our asthma journey can feel that way as well. In a recent sit down with my specialist, we looked at the plot/graph of my asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Seeing An Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialist For Asthma...If you have asthma, an ear, nose, and throat specialist can be an important part of your care team. Also known as otolaryngologists or ENTs, these doctors specialize in the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COVID-19 Vaccines For People With Lung Conditions...People living with moderate to severe asthma face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. Having other long-term lung diseases like COPD and cystic fibrosis...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Low Cortisol...I have just been phoned by the receptionist at my GP surgery to say my blood test for morning cortisol came back as less than 25nmol/L and that the GP...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
Should I Have Houseplants If I Have Asthma?...The only houseplant I own is not even a plant, exactly. It’s a cactus, her name is Marge, because when I got her as a birthday present several years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Asthma And Its Playmates...Here I am on what feels like the billionth day of quarantine. Unfortunately for me, even if COVID-19 weren't invading our lives so persistently, right now I think I’d still...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Potential Dangers Of Liquid Nitrogen On Asthma...Nitrogen is one of the most abundant gases on the planet, and it can be used for both medical purposes and preserving food. However, in the past few years, liquid...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Did You Know You Had Asthma?...Asthma does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or geographical location. Anyone can be diagnosed with asthma at any stage of life. There is also a multitude of signs...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Running the Gambit on Nebulizer Solutions...As a child, I learned pretty quickly how to deal with my mild asthma. I stayed inside and read books and avoided extreme physical activity at any cost. Being a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What should I know about cold exacerbations?...I experienced it after the Flu. I want to know more about cold exacerbations....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
New Asthma Research ...As patients, sometimes it can feel like medicine moves too slow. We depend on new treatments, better medications and superior understandings to manage chronic conditions, like asthma. Although it can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cold Temperatures Triggering Your Asthma?...Brrr! I'm looking out my office window at beautiful snow-covered mountains. And my lungs are fine - as long as I am inside. Once I step outside, they get cranky...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Views: Lifestyle Adjustments After An Asthma Diagnosis...After being diagnosed with asthma, there are several lifestyle changes many asthmatics make in order to avoid attacks and flare-ups. Living with asthma can be extremely challenging. Asthma can affect...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Coping With Medication-Induced Muscle Cramps...I’m fortunate that most of my medications don’t generally cause side effects. Aside from occasional bouts of tachycardia (high heart rate) or shakiness with increased doses of my rescue inhaler...Reactions0reactionsComments66 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding TSLP in Asthma...“Give me a T!” “Give me an S!” “Give me an L!” “Give me a P!” What does that give you? TSLP! When I first heard about TSLP, all I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Assuming Will Never Make Your Symptoms Go Away!...“ASSUME. Making an ass out of u and me.” A teacher once wrote that on the chalkboard. He said we are all tempted to do it, and it is never...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wheezo (Asthma Management App)...Hi, My cousins have recently had children and are looking into this product. It looks fairly new on the market and they've asked me to help find any information or...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials