What are your favorite hobbies and distractions?...Whether it's asthma testing, season allergies, or something unrelated to asthma, we all feel overwhelmed from time to time. What are your...reactions2replies
How do you stay connected with your community?...From time to time, we can feel isolated, overwhelmed, or alone. Engaging with our loved ones, friends, and community members is especially...reactions1reply
Coronavirus and people living with asthma: what are the dangers?...I would like to know if anyone knows more about just how dangerous Covid 19 is with asthma and how bad of...reactions1reply
Asthma and COVID-19...I would like to hear from anyone with experience or knowledge on getting Coronavirus and having Asthma....reactions13replies
Humidity And Asthma: Is My House Humid Enough?...It’s pretty established that cold or dry air—or cold AND dry air!—can cause asthma symptoms. This is because without enough humidity in...reactions6comments
Mouth thrush...I had asthma as a young child, outgrew it around age 14 years old. About 30 years ago I acquired an upper...reactions3comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?...What exactly is pollen? According to the Oxford dictionary, pollen is: noun "A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains...reactions6comments
Is it possible for asthma symptoms to be caused by dryness (not necessarily with cold temperature)?...I'm new to Asthma.net, although not to asthma. I've noticed the past few days our temps are warmer than normal for March...reactions6replies
FDA Requires Stronger Warnings on Singulair and Generic Montelukast...On March 4, 2020 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would be strengthening the warning regarding the risk for...reactions3comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Has anyone tried vaping CBD for asthma? Is there any reputable research on it?...Have a question for the community? Ask here!...reactions10replies
The Link Between Asthma and Pneumonia...It would seem that my family has lung complications coded into our genome. I have asthma, my father suffers from chronic bronchitis...reactions22comments
Urinary Incontinence When Coughing...The middle of the night hacking had made a comeback, a combination of an exacerbation and a wicked infection. I am just...reactions1comment
Making The Switch To Fragrance-Free...A couple of years before I got asthma, I developed symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity. Before asthma symptoms were added to the...reactions2comments
Is Milk Bad For Asthma?...Milk is one of those controversial foods - some people are die-hard fans, while others won’t touch it with a ten-foot pole...reactions2comments
Prednisone...Prednisone is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and other allergic reactions. Prednisone is often used as a short-term...
Living With Asthma: A Podcast Interview with John Bottrell...John Bottrell has long been a contributor here on Asthma.net. In addition to being a respiratory therapist, John lives with asthma and...reactions3comments
Why Do I Have Asthma?...I’m often asked what caused my asthma. Was I born with it? Was it from catching bronchitis? Did I smoke cigarettes? (No.)...reactions11comments
Why Do Colds Hit Asthmatics Harder Than Non-Asthmatics?...Respiratory viruses affect all of us. They enact an immune response that causes airway inflammation, and this inflammation causes cold symptoms. If...reactions32comments
