The Reality of Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)...Certain chemicals, like asbestos and tobacco smoke, are known to be toxic and to cause illness. But some people are sensitive to many other things in the environment. This is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Is eosinophilic asthma an autoimmune disease?...I have never seen that in the literature but someone told me eosinophilic asthma is considered an autoimmune disease. Have a question for the community? Ask here!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Lung infections...Throughout my life, I've had several lung infections and as a kid, I had bronchitis a couple of times. In my early 20s, I had walking pneumonia, in my late...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Did you know that your experience with asthma matters?...Really! When you share your personal asthma experience, you help others learn more about what life is like living with asthma. More understanding = more opportunities. So take our Asthma...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Striving for a Better Heart With Asthma...Something that we are consistently reminded of, as asthmatics, is our heart health. In recent years the correlation between heart disease and asthma has become more intertwined, especially in adults...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does anyone else have a problem with asthma triggers in the workplace?...I am very sensitive to microwave popcorn, perfumes, and scented candles. The people I work with are very insensitive to this. How do I handle the problem? Have a question...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Allergic Asthma Diagnosed At Age 70...When I was a kid, maybe 12 or so, I remember struggling to breathe as I bent closely over a vaporizer smeared with Vics VapoRub. I carried a box of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who else sleeps a lot that has severe asthma?...Have a question for the community? Ask here!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
List Of Potential Asthma Triggers...Asthma is a multifaceted disease. It’s a heterogeneous disease, meaning it presents differently from one person to another. So, this means that one person may have many different asthma triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lung infections...When I was in my early 40s, I didn't think of myself as having asthma. I was rarely symptomatic and then only mildly. However, every winter, I would come down...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Allergic Asthma...I have allergic asthma. I am allergic to 4 types of dust mites, tree pollen, grass, and flower pollen. Symptoms can appear quickly from someone wearing strong body sprays and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Asthma and Heart Health...When you think of asthma, you automatically think of the lungs and how they work to keep our bodies oxygenated and us breathing easy. There is one more piece to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Deaths...My daughter died in June 2019 from asthma. Her asthma was mild allergy, cold, and exercise-induced asthma. Many of the medications do not treat minorities based on the research. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Managing Hotels Stays When You Have Asthma...I recently drove across the country when I moved from California to the Washington DC area. The move was stressful; I donated, sold, or gave away everything I owned. All...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why is Animal Dander an Asthma Trigger?...My partner and I recently went to visit my dad. The visit was brief, but unfortunately, my partner had to stay in the backyard for the majority of the time...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Silent Asthmatic...I was diagnosed as a silent asthmatic at the age of 12 I am now 63 years old and in my lifetime I've only met two other silent asthmatics. The...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Peak Flow Meters: Your Questions Answered...Most asthma experts recommend all asthmatics utilize a peak flow meter (PFM). So, what is a peak flow meter? How can it be used to help you manage your asthma?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adult Asthma and Heart Disease--What You Need to Know...Asthma is, as you probably know, a chronic condition that affects breathing and the respiratory system. On the other hand, heart disease affects a different system--the cardiovascular one. This body...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Understanding Air Quality: What is PM10?...Unlike VOCs and PM2.5 which I was only 99% clueless about, I can provide little pre-knowledge on the subject of particulate matter 10. In other words, I was 100% clueless...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
