Air Pollution, Asthma, and Heart Health...Research published in the European Heart Journal on March 12, 2019, made a shocking statement: air pollution now kills more people than smoking. When I heard this fact offhandedly mentioned...reactionscomments
Risk Factors for Developing COPD If You Have Asthma?...Earlier I explained how asthma becomes COPD. In this post I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma becoming COPD. Here's what to know. A 2004...reactionscomments
Has anyone nebulized plain saline to loosen congestion?...My asthma tends to manifest itself in (among other things) frequent bronchitis with a lot of really thick, hard-to-cough-up gunk in my lungs. It creates kind of a vicious cycle...reactions15replies
Shortness Of Breath...Largely, I have been having a hard time castching my breath.. Whenever I am having a hard time, I take deep breaths but still have as hard time breathing. Last...reactions1replySymptoms
Is Asthma a Disability?...“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the answer is yes. But, it’s good to know...reactions1comment
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)...Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about your experience! Asthma.net/Health Union is teaming up with...reactionscomments
Tips to Deal With New Triggers...Asthma is a disease that changes over time. Chances are almost certain that the asthma you have today will not be the same asthma you will have in 10 years...reactions9comments
Cinqair (reslizumab)...Cinqair (reslizumab) is used with other asthma medicines as a maintenance treatment for asthma in people ages 18 and over. It is used in people whose asthma is not controlled...
Mental Health Month 2019...Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...reactionscomments
Rib Pain From Coughing?...Yep, it can happen. Thought you could only hurt your ribs in an accident? Well, there are a lot of ways to hurt ribs - accidents, sports, reaching/lifting/twisting, or sneezing...reactions40comments
5 Tips to Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma Control...Trigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with your asthma triggers and you have the best...reactionscomments
Hot Weather Is Coming! Keep Breathing Easy With Your Asthma Even in the Heat...It may only be the beginning of the spring season in most areas of the United States, but summer is coming, and with it, hot and sometimes humid weather. And, unfortunately...reactions1comment
Is pulse rate and asthma connected?...Hi, I’m sorry if this is not the appropriate please to ask this but I have recently had my aminophylline increased as the levels are low. However, I used to...reactions3replies
Histamines in Our Health Foods...For most of my life, I was taking a cocktail of antihistamines and allergy medications to control my asthma. My allergies were all over the place but constantly flared with...reactionscomments
How To Avoid An Asthma Inhaler-Induced Sore Throat...Do you experience a sore throat or hoarseness regularly, especially after using your asthma inhaler? Apparently quite a few of our readers do, because we were recently asked to do...reactions26comments
What You Need to Know About Updraft Nebulizer Treatment for Asthma...Have you heard of updraft treatment for asthma? Are you wondering what it is or if it could help you in managing your asthma? If so, keep reading. If you're...reactionscomments
Asthma Attack from Fatigue...I work a clerical job and I have noticed when I leave work completely exhausted that my chest is a little tight and my voice fades in and out and...reactions3repliesFlare-UpsTriggers
Pithy History of Allergies: Part 2...Let us continue on our journey through allergy history. Nothing is known about allergies in the primitive world. That’s not to say there weren’t people who suffered from them. But...reactions2comments
A Pithy History Of Allergies...So many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said, here’s a short and sweet history of allergies...reactions7comments