Exercise Induced Asthma...I've recently been diagnosed with exercise induced asthma / bronchiospasms. I'll be going to have a PFT next week. If I only...reactions2repliesExercise
Hurricanes and Asthma...In 2020, records are being set during this hurricane season. Tropical storms and hurricanes are named from “A-Z”, with the most recent...reactions2comments
What Is Wheezing?...Have you ever felt a vibration in your chest? Maybe you’ve even heard it, like a biological bassoon, making your once silent...reactions2comments
How to control your asthma when you can't control your environment?...I'm currently living with a roommate who doesn't share the same habits as me. I cannot afford my own place. I take...reactions1reply
Using Steroidal Inhalers...I’ve been having trouble with my mouth a couple of weeks ago. The mouth dryness went away, but now I have this...reactions4replies
Navigating a Surprise Asthma Attack While Driving...Well, it's only been 20 years since my 3 kids and I were diagnosed with asthma, but asthma still surprises me. Sigh...reactions16comments
Direct Primary Care...Editor's Note: Insights for this article were from a discussion with Dr. O'Boyle, Family Medicine M.D., and were combined with the thoughts...reactions2comments
Albuterol...Hello, I'm new to asthma so sometimes I'm in situations where I don't know what to do. Ocassionally I will hear a...reactions1replyTreatment
Respiratory Student Takeover!...As I checked into the pulmonary function testing lab today. The clerk called over her shoulder “Justin, this lady is here for...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactions1comment
First Signs Of Asthma At Age 46...I was shocked to be brought into the hospital on November 1st, 1992 at age 46, breathless, and coughing. The consultant asked...reactions4comments
What Causes Crackles That Doctors Can’t Hear?...I’m a 42-year-old lifelong asthmatic with asthma exacerbated mostly by allergies but other triggers as well (e.g. animal dander, dust mite, wood...reactions4comments
Back to Basics: Bronchodilators...Back in the 1980s, when I was a child with asthma, there weren’t many different options for asthma control. I remember my...reactions11comments
Recovering After a Hospital Stay...When am I going to feel normal again? This is a question I hear a lot from fellow asthmatics. I have to...reactions4comments
Is It Okay To Use A Hot Tub, Sauna, or Bath?...Something about submerging in warm water is pure magic. It is such a simple concept, but soaking in a bath, hot tub...reactions2comments
Service Dogs vs. Allergies and Asthma: Finding a Middle-Ground for Access...There is a frequent debate in the asthma community around the impact of service dogs on asthma and allergy symptoms. There is...reactions11comments
Onset Asthma...I'm a 67-year-old male, and I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with COPD onset asthma. I am currently on Flixotide inhaler plus...reactions2comments
Research Study: Adults' Perceptions of Asthma Care for Children with Special Needs...Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are conducting a research study to understand adults’ perceptions of asthma care for children with special...reactions1comment
Has anybody experienced anger issues due to long term inhaled steroid use for asthma?...Long story short, I've been on inhalers, and Prednisone bursts for more than 25 years. It's negatively affected my interpersonal skills, especially...reactions7replies
Does anyone else feel that their asthma acts up more when wearing a mask?...I have tried tried filter mask, n95's, and others. I notice after I take off mask my chest becomes very tight and...reactions7replies
