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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions5repliesSymptoms
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
What should I know about cold exacerbations?...I experienced it after the Flu. I want to know more about cold exacerbations....reactions3replies
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions98comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesResearch & Clinical Trials