Sleep Apnea: The Diagnosis I Ignored for 10 Years...Almost 10 years ago, my dentist, of all people, suggested I might have sleep apnea. He even arranged a sleep study, but...reactions29comments
Asthma...I was born with asthma. I had to grow up and learn how to deal with it. I could not run and...reactions1reply
Asthma all my life...Mom said I was diagnosed at 6 months of age. I was born in 1956. I had asthma every time I caught...reactions3replies
Basic Training...I'd never had issues as a child. I went to Orlando, FL for basic training for the Navy. During this time I...reactions5replies
Severe persistent asthma...I have severe persistent asthma and I see an allergist. He's tried multiple medications for my asthma and nothings helped. I have...reactions1reply
Nebulizer ...My doctor told me to nebulize twice e day but I could do it up to four times a day. This is...reactions1reply
My Experiment With Dietary Supplements...Most Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with...reactions11comments
Asthma Story Back to 1948...I have been asthmatic all of my life, going back to February 1948. I was born 6 weeks early, a preemie. I...reactionscomments
Ways to Support Someone You Love to Quit Smoking...At the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His...reactions1comment
Just Breathe...Do you consider your asthma "well controlled" when you are having panic moments a few times a week where you wake gasping...reactions2replies
other alternatives to steroids...My doctors prescribed a steroid for my asthma. Having a lot of side effects. ( heart palipatations, dizziness, severe headaches, eye problems...reactions8repliesTreatment
Allergies ...Dust problem I live in a small apartment in a dusty city of Nashville, Tennessee and I am always dusting...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionAllergies
Trying diet changes ...Hello,I'm from south London I like this great site,I've lived with asthma all my life,had various inhalers,from spin halers in the 70s,ventolin,becotide,and...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionAwareness
Growing Up With Asthma in the 1970s and 1980s: Part 2...Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I...reactions2comments
How do you advocate for yourself and your asthma?...It can be challenging to know what questions to ask or how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. What are...reactions6repliesAwarenessHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Biological Therapy...After a late diagnosis of sophisticated asthma and many traumatic hospital emergencies, I was put on biological therapy. I have only been...reactions1reply
Healing Routine Disruptions...The holidays and New Year celebrations can disrupt daily routines, leading to changes in sleep patterns, diet, and stress management, all of...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingSymptoms
Advocating for Yourself With Your Doctor...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with asthma often have a lengthy...reactionscomments
Unexpected asthma triggers...Asthma triggers are just about everywhere. Do you have any asthma triggers that surprised you? Is it easy for you to navigate...reactions48repliesTriggersAwarenessFlare-Ups
What are your goals this year?...🎉 Happy New Year, Asthma.net community! What lifestyle and/or treatment goals are you working towards this year?...reactions13repliesAwarenessCopingTreatment
