Life With Sputum...Have you ever stumbled about a picture in your camera reel and thought, "why do I have this?" I was recently looking for a photo I had taken and I...reactions1comment
A Holistic Approach to Living with Asthma...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Ceaser’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic on naturopathic medicine— a holistic approach to those living with asthma. The techniques below are not recommended to...reactionscomments
My Anxiety About Moving Into a 120-Year Old House...My asthma is well-controlled. What does that mean? It means that I don't require steroids except for when I'm sick or the season change really disrupts my respiratory system. I...reactions5comments
What Foods Help or Hurt Our Asthma?...Many of us have heard the phrase "You are what you eat." Our diets can have a huge effect on our health and the ways our bodies feel. Curious how...reactions14comments
Choosing Summer Activities for Kids With Asthma and Allergies...Seriously, I'm wondering how it is already March! And, though here in Winnipeg we face the possibility of massive snowstorms through April on some occasions, Summer is right around the...reactionscomments
PTSD from Asthma?...If you don't know what PTSD is, it stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is usually triggered by a traumatic experience that happens to you (or you see it happen...reactions2comments
Asthma Inhalers...My teeth have been breaking and have been weakened by the use of brown inhalers for asthma (my dentist said this on numerous occasions). This has been going on for...reactionscomments
ICS vs combo inhaler ...My allergy dr is trying to get Symbicort approved through my insurance. While I wait, I am using my Flovent. I never have used a combo inhaler. Would love to...reactions1reply
Severe pet dander allergy...I have been asthmatic my whole life , I am 46. Always had a severe pet allergy/ asthma. My adult daughter who lives on her own has a cat and...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Why Is This Scented?!...When I buy shampoos, lotions, soaps, and detergents, I normally go for unscented or sometimes a more "natural" scent from essential oils. One of my partner's asthma triggers is fragrance...reactions21comments
Empowering Kids to Take Charge of Their Asthma...I have been a respiratory therapist for 17 years. I knew from the time I was a child that this is what I wanted my career and life’s passion to...reactions2comments
Peter Bunting...Peter works and resides in the UK as a driving instructor. From the age of two he was diagnosed with chronic asthma and eczema. Peter spent a lot of his...
Worst Cities for Allergies...It's that time of year again. Allergy season has already started and my family of 5 is miserable. It's only February, so how are seasonal allergies here ALREADY?! Is that...reactions2comments
Asthma Symptoms in Kids...Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting more than 6 million kids in the United States. Asthma symptoms and severity can change throughout childhood and into adulthood...reactionscomments
Have That Discussion With Your Doctor...I normally don’t discuss what happens at my doctor visits. If you are a regular follower of mine you know that’s not true. As a writer and asthma advocate, I...reactions3comments
Asthma, Allergies, Twins: Exploring the Genetics...I go through phases in what I choose for reading material that can best be broken into themes. With some other random things thrown in, the 170 books I’ve read...reactionscomments
Changing diagnosis to severe...My current exacerbation started February 12, 2021, which was the last time I was able to go to work. Had an ER visit March 1, got the same old line...reactions2repliesSevere AsthmaTreatmentFlare-Ups
Are BiPAP Machines Safe for Asthma Treatment?...If you have a severe asthma attack that requires you to be hospitalized, doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) may use a machine to help you breathe. For some...reactions2comments
Wish I could find an answer to the issue...Living with Asthma has been relatively easy up until a year ago. Started developing an issue where it became difficult breathing in. Went through all sets of tests from doctors...reactions1replySymptomsTriggersSevere Asthma
Can Fresh Air Actually Help With Asthma Symptoms?..."Maybe you just need some fresh air." If you have asthma, this might be a phrase that someone has said to you while you were experiencing an asthma flare-up or...reactionscomments
