Asthma and Situational Depression...Hi all, has anyone had a bout of situational depression before and has it affected your asthma? ...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDepression
Mask & chest congestion...I have been using disposable masks for the last 12+ months whenever I was away from home including wearing it while doing high intensity gym workouts....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Flare Up Longer than 2 weeks...I am use to having a day or two of asthma then getting it under control. I am going on over two weeks right now. Any pointers?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSevere AsthmaAwareness
confusing diagnosis...It is not clear from my doctors report whether I have emphysema or reversible asthma because both are mentioned. I have medication for asthma....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Asthma and excess mucus...I have it constantly, and been checked by my doctor and no infection. He says that asthma will cause excess mucus. This all started a few years ago....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Have you ever received a non asthma-friendly gift? ...Did it trigger your asthma? Share what the gift was in the comments below!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggersAwareness
Has anyone had side effects from Dulera?...I took it for three days. I called today and said I could no longer take the inhaler....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
What do you do to distract yourself from an asthma flare up or attack?...I highly recommend it. Honestly you would be surprised how far a little distraction can go....Reactions0reactionsComments83 repliesTips & Advice
Does anyone remember amiodarone? What does it do?...Used in the 1950s and early 1960s. Took about two hours to work. That was a brand name; for what, I don't know. A bronchodilator of some sort. Have a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
End of Life Planning...Ask your questions below or talk about what you have experienced when it comes to advanced directives....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Practicing Self-Care...It can be hard to put yourself first and attend to your own needs - and so we want to help support you....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
How can I prove allergen transfer can trigger asthma attacks?...It already caused a nearly fatal asthma attack in June and the presiding judge doesn't believe asthma can be that sensitive and is saying I abandoned my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Do you remember your first asthma attack? What was it like?...Would love to hear about an asthma attack you experienced? Feel free to answer this question or share your story?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Are any of you on prednisone full time?...Has anyone gotten off of it?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Insurance issues ...The insurance has it in their heads their generic advair that is dry powder I should try doctor says no I say no. We are appealing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCostInsurance & Disability
FeaturedMucus...All of these help me but I still have it. Any other recommendations? What helps you?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Night symptoms....If not, what could it be? And, should/can I take my rescue inhaler for this situations? Has this ever happened to you? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAllergies
Pulsing vest for asthma?...I'm sure it would have to be air-powered. I was told electric current is dangerous. I'm sure there's a cure for asthma....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Why can’t I breathe when I exercise wearing a mask?...It does in normal use. I am not wheezing, just feel like I am fighting to suck in air. Please help....Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
MY asthma flares last months...on high doses steroids and neb treatments but takes weeks for it to pass...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSevere Asthma