Asthma Sometimes Presents With Atypical Symptoms...Some asthmatics do not present with typical asthma symptoms. This is something we realize in this community. But what do researchers have...reactions46comments
Asthma and Oral Health...When we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the...reactionscomments
Bloated...I'm a 66 year old diagnosed with emphysema asthma 2 years old. I'm on ultibro, pulmicort turbohaler, corasteroid IV and I've been...reactions5comments
Asthma and Depression...Depression is a sensitive subject that often feels taboo for those who need to talk about it most. The irony is, that...reactionscomments
Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?...I feel like “volatile organic compound” could be a good band name. That’s about all I know about them—I’m aware they’re more...reactions2comments
My asthma has not been controlled for several weeks. How do people deal with these types of situations?...Rarely is my asthma out of control. It has been for several weeks during the past month. Yesterday, I went to the...reactions15replies
Advocating for Kids in the Hospital...This week, my friend had a not so great experience at the ER with her disabled daughter. Even though my friend is...reactionscomments
Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?...Primatene mist recently returned to pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler. Many asthmatics were elated by this news. But health care...reactions15comments
Restarting Your Workout Plan After An Asthma Flare...I like working out. I ride the bike, treadmill, and lift some weights. I have a nice program that I do. I...reactions10comments
Seems Never Ending...I’ve been an asthmatic for around 20 years and the last 3 years have been the worse for me. I have been...reactions4comments
Do I Have Asthma or COPD......After a very severe asthma attack that landed me in ER, I was referred to a pulmonologist for a lung function test...reactions13comments
My Story and How I Personally Manage Asthma...Hi all. I thought of sharing my asthma experience here. I have been diagnosed with asthma in summer of 2018. I am...reactions5comments
Has anyone used a service animal as an asthma notifier?...I'd love to hear about your experiences and if you felt it helped you. Have a question for the community? Ask here!...reactions2replies
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Bronchiectasis is another lung disease. Sometimes it’s symptoms may mimic asthma. Sometimes it occurs along with asthma. So, what is bronchiectasis? Here’s...reactions5comments
Allergic To Cat Dander? We Have News For You!...As an asthma educator, I have people ask me if they can have a cat if they have asthma. Well, it's not...reactions6comments
Hiding My Condition From My Employer...I had hidden my chronic illness from my employer for 4 years because I had seen so many teachers not rehired after...reactions2comments
A Camping With Asthma We Will Go!...For my birthday this year, I wanted to go camping to really enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. Still being relatively...reactions3comments
Inhalers for Asthma with Sleep Apnea...Hi everyone. I am pretty sure I have sleep apnea and was wondering if an inhaler would help during an attack at...reactions1replyTreatmentInhalers
Patti Henry...I grew up in Philadelphia, PA. I currently live at the beach in New Jersey. I was diagnosed with asthma as an...
Random Warning Stickers (Part 2) - Medication Storage Temperature...Back in January, I wrote part one of this now apparently a series, May Experience: Random Warning Stickers. Well, we are back...reactions1comment
