Methylprednisolone...Methylprednisolone is part of a group of drugs known as corticosteroids, which are sometimes used for asthma treatment. Methylprednisolone is typically used to help control sudden and severe asthma attacks...
Buying an Asthma and Allergy-Friendly Mattress...Confession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken an extra one from my family, slept on weird futons, or moved into a room that already had a...reactions6comments
I Was Diagnosed With Adult-Onset Asthma...My asthma was diagnosed as adult-onset when I also was 50 years old, by a pulmonologist. It was following a severe sinus infection. I do remember having allergy related infections...reactions1comment
Lifetime Asthma...How long have I had asthma isn't the right question. The question should be when was I told what asthma is. When I was diagnosed with asthma, I was led...reactions3comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal Asthma...Nocturnal asthma is an asthma subgroup. It affects up to 75% of asthmatics. It’s definitely not a new subgroup, as even ancient physicians recognized it. Despite it being around over...reactionscomments
Sudden Onset Of Asthma (I Think) At Age 50...So I have to go back to March 28th of this year when my wife and I were on a ride to get out of the house to an outdoor...reactions6comments
Living With Asthma Before Inhaled Steroids...I was diagnosed with allergic asthma when I was 12 years old. I believe puberty brought it on and that estrogen affects asthma for women. Back in the 70’s, when...reactions1comment
Undiagnosed...I went years being undiagnosed. I would get a cold and it would immediately go to my lungs, I'd cough all night, every night and nothing helped. I'm a runner...reactions1comment
Perspective...If you would’ve asked me two years ago if my asthma impacted my life, I would’ve said no. Simple exercise-induced asthma, I would puff my inhaler and be good to...reactions1comment
You’ve Had Asthma For How Long?!...You’ve had asthma for how long?! That’s the most common response I get when talking about my asthma. I’ve had asthma for 36 years. I was diagnosed when I was...reactions1comment
“She Can’t Run The Mile”...One of my earliest childhood memories attending public school is standing inside with my fifth-grade teacher on a hot day in May, passing out popsicles to my classmates when they...reactions6comments
My First Urgent Care Visit for Asthma(-ish)...Figuring out when to seek professional assistance is one of those conundrums of chronic illnesses like asthma. After increasing shortness of breath last weekend, I started prednisone on Monday evening...reactions7comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?"..."What's your personal best on your peak flow? Hmmm?" This was the start of a conversation I overheard between my older son and my daughter. Of course, my daughter had...reactions17comments
The Emotional Asthma Mask...Let’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with them at all times. I’m talking about the...reactions17comments
Postnasal Drip and Asthma...As I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing, and if you have allergic asthma, going outside right now might...reactions14comments
Asthma Took Away My Childhood...I've had asthma since I was born. Severe, persistent asthma that flared up at anything and everything, but especially during exercise. It was awful-- no one would want to play...reactions3comments
First Asthma Camp...My son was 7 years old and an active asthmatic. I dropped him off for his first 7-day asthma camp. I gave him positive encouragement on how much fun he...reactions1comment
My Allergy-Proof House...When I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50 this past January, I felt happy. A friend...reactions10comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactions1comment
