Common Asthma Inhaler Errors and How To Fix Them...I hear this A LOT - people say, "My asthma inhaler stopped working." Well... I hate to say this, but inhalers don't...reactions11comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3replies
Be an Asthma Friendly Secret Santa...Earlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after...reactions2comments
Seeing A Pulmonologist For The First Time...I have been thinking a lot about my respiratory care and I could not help but think back to my first respiratory...reactions3comments
Post Asthma Attack Euphoria...So you can’t breathe. You’re miserable. You’re panicky. You’re sitting on the edge of the bed all frogged up after an asthma...reactions5comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't Work...Have you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll...reactions10comments
Can someone help me with prednisone dosing?...Hello, I am wondering if someone can help me with a plan for prednisone with a starting dose of 80mg per day...reactions4replies
Fear-Induced Asthma...There are many things that can trigger asthma. We all have different things that send us into an immediate flare-up. Just like...reactions2comments
Inhaler Float Test?!...I was on a call with a group of nurses, and we were talking about the details of a new Stock Inhaler...reactions6comments
Is it possible to have relatively clear lungs and be coughing until you are gagging?...The doctor indicates asthma, but no wheezing. Have a question for the community? Ask here!...reactions2replies
Why--and When--Should I Premedicate?...Premedicating is a topic I thought I’d written a lot about. It actually turns out it is a topic I’ve written a lot...reactionscomments
Oh Hey, Winter Asthma...Oh hey, winter. I did not miss you. It is only December. This either means Winnipeg will have a very long winter...reactions1comment
Some Information on Asthma Spacers...As asthmatics, we know that we experience asthma in our own unique way. We each have different triggers, symptoms, and even medications...reactions5comments
