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...reactions4comments
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...reactionsreplies
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions12replies
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...reactions1comment
Who else sleeps a lot that has severe asthma?...Have a question for the community? Ask here!...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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?...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
How Do You Describe Your Cough?...I was at a recent follow-up appointment trying to find relief for an especially challenging cough. A medical professional recently asked me to describe my cough as part of a...reactions7comments
Can I switch my inhaler without talking to the doctor?...Hi, I have been on Duo-resp for 2 years, its managed my asthma well, but for the last 8-10 weeks I've had a hoarse voice, I went to docs who...reactions3replies
