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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Nocturnal Asthma and Nasal Polyps...I'm 35 years of age. I noticed this protruding mass in my nose back when I was still a teenager. I even...reactions1comment
What If I Never Had Asthma? What Would My Life Be Like? ...“If you had one wish, would you wish you never had asthma?” I have been asked this question, or some version of...reactions1comment
Has anyone else had similar experiences?...I was diagnosed with moderate asthma and had been taking Advair which caused severe laryngitis. I discontinued taking it but could not...reactions3repliesTreatment
Has anyone received allergy shots for their asthma and has it helped with symptoms?...reactions6repliesAllergiesSymptoms
How do I get used to dealing with asthma?...I have a problem with asthma denial. I think I've probably always had asthma - I have never been able to tolerate...reactions4repliesCoping
How Doctors Dismiss Overweight Patients...If you go to the doctor for a health issue or concern, or because you are in pain, you would expect a...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...Some people describe an asthma attack as the feeling of an elephant sitting on their chest. Others say it feels like a...reactions8comments
Are You Listening?...Are you listening? The question that I have wanted to ask my doctor on a couple of occasions. This question can be...reactionscomments
How Long Do I Wait Between Inhaler Uses?...When you are having symptoms of an asthma attack, focusing on proper inhaler technique might not be the first thing you think...reactions9comments
How FeNO Testing Can Aid Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment...Have you ever heard of FeNO testing for asthma? It is a type of test that was recently endorsed by the updated...reactions1comment
