Asthma Triggers...I have adult-onset asthma. My triggers are cool/cold air (when the weather changes or even air conditioning is on such as going into a building that is 68 degrees and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anyone have a mucus problem?...I have just been diagnosed with asthma at age 70 after having trouble on and off throughout my life. I've always had a mucus problem. As I aged, I got...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
The Truth About Asthma: What Non-Asthmatics Should Know...When it comes to understanding asthma, the public pushes a big misconception that asthma isn’t a big deal. Shedding light on the harsh realities of asthma can bring awareness and...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
What Is A Dust Mite And Why Can It Trigger Asthma Symptoms?...We’re all too familiar with the light layers of dust that can accumulate on our surfaces and furniture after we haven’t cleaned for a few days. In addition to being...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Potential Links Between Hypertension And Asthma...I have dealt with asthma my entire life and also have high blood pressure. Of course, these are two different diseases with different treatment strategies, but still, I was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Fires In Colorado...It seems like everywhere you go, there is a trigger for your asthma. That’s been my experience. When I lived on the east coast of the United States and Canada...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Air Purifiers - Part 1: What Are Air Purifiers Supposed To Do, Exactly?...Back in December, I purchased an air purifier. And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? I’ve now spent the past 7 months using it alongside a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Asthma from Childhood...I was visiting the hospital the other day, and one of the questions they asked was about my asthma. Until then, I didn't know when all the asthma issues started...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol)...Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol) is used for the maintenance treatment of asthma in people 18 and older. Trelegy Ellipta is an inhaled medicine that contains 3 ingredients that work together...
Find Your Reason...My mama’s first words when I told her I was thinking of starting CrossFit were “That is not a good idea. I don’t think you should be doing that as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How do you best explain the asthma symptoms to the doc without them thinking you're having heart issues?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Nasal Polyps...I recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with polyps last year at a follow-up appointment with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptoms even after removing triggers?...Hi, I am in my 30s and relatively new to having frequent asthma symptoms. I have had asthma since being a kid, but only allergy-induced. Never used preventer. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Oxygen Treatment And Asthma: Treating Low Blood Oxygen Levels...Food, water, shelter, and air are the four components that a human being needs to survive. Oxygen is the main component within the air that is needed for all of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rescue Inhalers Vs. Maintenance Inhalers...Like many medical conditions, asthma is not “one size fits all.” There are currently 25 million people with asthma, and what works to manage one person’s symptoms may not apply...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Menopause - How Does it Affect Asthma?...Okay ladies, who is having fun with hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? Do you carry around a fan with you at all times? Dress in layers in case...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Symptoms Difficult to Handle...I feel like I'm in a living nightmare. For the last 2 months, I've spent most of my time in bed unable to care for my family. About 2 months...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Get Ready, Asthma Peak Week Is Coming...Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can impact breathing. If you are one of the 25 million Americans living with asthma, experts suggest taking extra precautions as the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Pulmonary Unmet Needs...Hello! My name is Katherine Stevenson, and I am a student studying Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. For my capstone project, my team is interested in addressing an unmet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
