Riding the medical merry-go-round...I got a cold last spring (about six months ago) and haven't stopped coughing (at least intermittently) for more than a few weeks since then. In the summer, shortly after...reactions1replyFlare-UpsHealthcare TeamCoping
Who Says Exercise Has to Be Hard?...Editor's Note: Before starting any exercise regimen you should consult your doctor in order to make the best plan for you. Asthma and exercise may not seem like a match...reactionscomments
Getting Allergy Shots – and Setting the Clinic Record...Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand, and controlling allergies can help control asthma. Collegiate daughter had a miserable year. In fact, last year was the worst she's ever...reactions5comments
Definition of an attack...I'm confused as to what is considered an asthma attack and what's not. And if I have mild symptoms without it being attack what do you call that? I get...reactions10replies
Managing my asthma...I find that taking a hay fever tablet every night helps. When I was first diagnosed with asthma I thought it was just a continuation of my spring hay fever...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Asthma At An All Time Low, or High?...I have shared before that I have some significant trouble with my blood sugar when I have to take steroids during an asthma flare. As with many people, steroids make...reactions2comments
Does This Cough Make Me Sound Unprofessional?...Even before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found hacking up a lung an effective way to clear a room. My inner circle is well acquainted with my cough...reactions27comments
My Experience with Steroid Induced Psychosis...Content Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have ever...reactionscomments
Home Remedies: Good or Bad?...Well, COVID-19 finally got me. I am missing my second week of work, and I am miserable. I am juggling doses of my controller inhaler, using my nebulizer for frequent...reactionscomments
Asthma from cold air?...In recent years my asthma has gotten a lot better, mostly because I learned to avoid allergens. Unfortunately one thing keeps nagging me, and that is physical activity in cold...reactions8replies
I use masks 😷 ...Ever since CoVid, seeing people wearing masks is not the unusual! I take full advantage of that by wearing them outside also! Now I know that’s unusual, but that’s okay...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Prevention is the Best Defense...To prevent asthma attacks from seasonal allergies try storing your pillows in a plastic bag during the day. A clean trash bag works great. Another tip: wash your hair before...reactions1reply
I Needed a Break from My Asthma...I needed a break. So I took one. I have been so overwhelmed the last few months (years) with life, health, and everything else that goes along with being alive...reactions2comments
How I Manage My Allergic Asthma ...I was diagnosed with extreme allergic asthma when I was about 45. I, like many people were put on a asthma inhaler and told how to use it then left...reactions3repliesAllergiesAwarenessTips & Advice
My Severe Persistent Asthma....I have severe persistent asthma and I see an allergist. I'm on multiple medications for it. Breztri for a controller, Airsupra for my rescue inhaler, DuoNeb, which is a medication...reactions1reply
Patient and Public Involved Research: Not Just Clinical Trials...Whether due to exclusion criteria or living in a smaller city, I have never managed to find a clinical trial for asthma I have ever been able to participate in...reactionscomments
How I Kept My Kids Healthy During the September Asthma Peak Week...Now that school is back in session, there is one thing to watch for if you have kids with asthma – the September Asthma Peak Week. It’s the third week...reactionscomments
Weezing and coughing ...Lately I keep waking up in the middle or the night for a couple hours of weezing and coughing...reactions1replyAllergies
How I Survive Asthma Peak Week...Asthma and allergy symptoms get worse when triggers stack on each other. In September, especially during Asthma Peak Week, pollens, mold, viruses, and more can cause severe asthma attacks that...reactions3comments
Increased particulate matter in air from CA wild fires...Noticed a significant increase in wheezing, and productive cough. Standard use of inhaler was not stabilizing difficulty with cough and air movement. Added in Wixela 2x/day, increased antihistamine to allowed...reactions1reply
