Why aren’t airway clearance devices used in treatment of moderate to severe asthma?...I heard from a friend in Germany and she has an airway clearance device and they are common there when treating more...reactions3replies
FDA Approves First Generic of Proventil HFA, A Commonly Used Albuterol Inhaler...The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the first generic of Proventil HFA metered-dose inhaler. This is an...reactionscomments
Swallowing and Asthma...Who knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and...reactions10comments
Using a Neti Pot for Asthma and Allergies...If you are hip to the world of alternative and complementary medicine, you may have heard of a neti pot. A neti...reactions2comments
Air Pollution Assuming an Ever Increasing Role in Asthma...More than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma and 6 out of 10 of them have the allergic type of...reactionscomments
How do pollution and poor air quality affect your asthma symptoms?...Some people have found that poor air quality and pollution can be a common trigger for their asthma symptoms. What about you?...reactions4repliesSymptoms
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Cockroach Allergies...Allergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a...reactions1comment
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
