Collapsed Lungs (Pneumothorax)...One of the most terrifying experiences that I have endured, as an asthmatic, was a collapsed lung. A collapsed lung or, ‘pneumothorax'...reactionscomments
Dexter Gajjar-Reid...Dexter was previously an advocate on Asthma.net. Dexter is an engineer from London in his mid-twenties. He has had asthma as long...
Avoiding Triggers...I react severely to smoke (of any kind.) In addition to taking my prescribed medications: I try to avoid asthma triggers (including...reactionsrepliesTriggers
The Familiar Asthma Cough...Times of exacerbation or worsening asthma truly sucks. This summer, I had a loss of asthma control, this was likely due to...reactions15comments
Wait, Is This An Asthma Attack?...Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait -...reactions12comments
Asthma Airport Scare...Not too long ago while I was waiting in line at the TSA security checkpoint at the Chicago Midway airport, I almost...reactions5comments
Losing sense of taste and smell...I discovered starting last Dec that some of my favorite foods weren't tasting as good as they use to and my husband...reactions13repliesSymptoms
Asthalin Inhaler and Salbutamol Inhaler...Asthalin Inhaler should be discontinued immediately and alternative therapy instituted. It should be recognized that paradoxical bronchospasm, when associated with inhaled formulations...reactionsrepliesTreatment
My Asthma Experience and the P.L.A.I.N Project...#ActsAgainstAsthma Mrs. Amaka Chiwuike-Uba died of asthma exacerbation on July 4, 2016 and a non-governmental organization (Amaka Chiwuike-Uba Foundation) was founded in...reactions2comments
Is Your Asthma Causing Lung Sounds?...Medical professionals often use words that the general public doesn’t understand. Words that have become second nature to us sound like complete...reactions41comments
My 26-Year-Old Daughter Suffers From Chronic Silent Chest Asthma...Hi - my daughter who's 26 now has been an asthmatic since she was a baby. For years she's suffered from asthma...reactions10comments
Getting Asthma at 65...I am now 70. I was diagnosed with asthma in April 2015. What a learning curve this has been for me and...reactions10comments
Looking Inside: Lung Imaging and Bronchoscopy for Asthma...My severe asthma journey took on many wild twists and tales. Receiving and asthma diagnosis was an adventure, and there were a lot...reactions3comments
Fragrances and Asthma...I sat, indulging in some fresh coffee at a local roaster; the smell of chocolate, and freshly roasted coffee cooling in the...reactions29comments
Identifying Opportunities with Stability: Finding a Job That Fits Your Health Needs...It can sometimes be hard to navigate a traditional work environment, whatever that may be for you, with asthma or other chronic...reactionscomments
Changing My Habits To Avoid Environmental Asthma Triggers...Before I began dating someone with asthma, I did not have much experience with it. I knew a few people in elementary...reactions5comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...Cystic fibrosis is another chronic lung disease. Its symptoms may mimic asthma symptoms. Sometimes it occurs alongside asthma. So, what is cystic...reactionscomments
Asthma Triggers in a Yoga Class...Yoga can be a wonderful way to connect to your body and breath. Since I started practicing yoga, I have lessened my...reactionscomments
Silent Asthma...In 1985 I had a bad cough and producing sputum and blood. The top specialists in the UK admitted me to the...reactions6comments
Corticosteroids for Asthma...What do you think of when you hear the word “steroids?” For people without lung disease or breathing difficulties they more than...reactions21comments
