COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and Next...Spring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice but to stay home. We aren’t usually told...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why I Contribute...Warm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my reasons for wanting to share my experiences as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Personal & Family Asthma Story: "You Are Managing This Very Well"......the Urgent Care physician said to me after auscultating my lung fields. "No sign of pneumonia. You are well in control of your asthma with your measures". I was being...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cockroach Allergies...Allergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a common allergen is not often discussed, which most...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I'm worried about the virus and my asthma, secondhand smoke...I am in an apartment complex with smokers (hurts my lungs already); I cannot move apt’s. Now this virus....if these people catch it and breathe, it goes through the vents...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Now Closed - Fatigue and Health Survey...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon. Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Intimate With Asthma...My partner, who has asthma, decided that he wanted to incorporate more cardio into his workout routine. He decided that he would incorporate running, walking, and hiking into his workout...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Calling A Health Advocate...As part of my health coverage through my job, I have access to a toll-free health advocate line. If I have questions about my insurance coverage or an explanation of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I vulnerable?...Hi I’m full of anxiety today after the government announcement as I don’t know if I come under high risk or not. I’m asthmatic. Take Symbicort 160/4.5 two puffs twice...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Allergy Testing...Nothing goes together quite like asthma and allergies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, but terrible and unenjoyable. If you are reading this and have asthma, it is likely that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma Treatment...It seems there is a fair amount of interest in our community regarding the use of bronchodilators for people who have asthma. So, this post will review this class of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone remember amiodarone? What does it do?...Used in the 1950s and early 1960s. Took about two hours to work. That was a brand name; for what, I don't know. A bronchodilator of some sort. Have a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
How’s That New Year’s Resolution Going? ...So, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Like millions of others, I decided I better lose some weight. That should bode well for better asthma control. So, how’s that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are your favorite hobbies and distractions?...Whether it's asthma testing, season allergies, or something unrelated to asthma, we all feel overwhelmed from time to time. What are your favorite ways to get your mind off of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How do you stay connected with your community?...From time to time, we can feel isolated, overwhelmed, or alone. Engaging with our loved ones, friends, and community members is especially important in moments like this. How do you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Coronavirus and people living with asthma: what are the dangers?...I would like to know if anyone knows more about just how dangerous Covid 19 is with asthma and how bad of asthma is dangerous. Where does it fall on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
