Links Between Dehydration And Asthma...Dehydration is not typically listed as an asthma trigger. But, based on my own experience, I am convinced there is a link between dehydration and asthma. Research linking the two...reactions7comments
Can we PLEASE stop COPD shaming?...When asthma and COPD come up in the same conversation, I’ve often heard “I didn’t cause my disease” spill out the mouth of someone with asthma. To put it bluntly, I’m...reactionscomments
Asthma and Hot Showers – The Danger...I never really considered that my love for hot showers to soothe my fibromyalgia aches could turn into a problem for my asthma. But the tables ended up turning on...reactions7comments
Burned out Taking Care of Asthma?...Caregiver burnout is pretty common. It can affect you emotionally, mentally, and physically. WebMd says: "Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try...reactions2comments
New Job, No Problem!...I ascend the stairs sandwiched between two escalators. It’s the most efficient way to get around campus—we often discussed in Physical Activity: Promotion and Adherence how few people take the...reactions4comments
Has anyone prevented the asthma cough?...Recently three months back I have got asthma and actually, I have got diagnosed late I guess. Because I was having all these wheezing and chest pain for quite a...reactions3replies
Knowing Your Boundaries...Good asthma control is the goal of any asthma treatment program. It should allow you to do all the things you enjoy. But, you also need to know your limits...reactions7comments
What's a resonable time frame to get asthma under control?...I was diagnosed with asthma a year ago, it became severe a few months later. It's still not under control. I use my rescue inhaler several times a week. I'm...reactions5replies
Steroids and Teeth...My 5 yr old daughter has an excellent diet. Unfortunately, her health has been awful the last few months though, including hypoglycemia due to steroids for adrenal insufficiency and brittle...reactions3repliesCaregiving
Asthma in My Head...Wake up. Some mornings, my brain begins to scan my body—specifically, my lungs. Instinctually. Others, I don’t feel the existence of my lungs; don’t think about my asthma until I...reactions8comments
Anyone have problems on airplanes with asthma?...I have taken 5 different trips on airplanes this year. I wear a heavy charcoal mask and do saline rinse between and after flights and still get very sick a...reactions10replies
What is the difference between cardiac asthma and asthma?...How to know if I have cardiac asthma instead of normal asthma? They have similar symptoms....reactions7replies
Consulting a Doctor About Treatment Plan..."Hey, Quiet an important matter to be discussed. My son was suffering from Bronchitis since the age of 4. Now he is 10 years and he was on inhalers and...reactions1replyCaregiving
How is asthma defined as controlled?...I think I remember reading somewhere that asthma is defined as controlled if you are able to make it 8 weeks without going to the doctor or missing work or...reactions1reply
To Call or Not to Call...Something a lot of asthmatics struggle with is knowing when to call your doctor. When your asthma symptoms are starting to act up or when you aren't sure about your...reactions10comments
When Should You Take Your Child to the ER for Asthma?...This is always a scary time, and as mom to three kids with asthma, we had a lots of trips to the hospital when my kids were little. They were...reactionscomments
My Christmas Tree Dilemma Solved...I have finally mastered the Christmas Tree Dilemma. You know what I mean, right? You folks with asthma know what I mean. Every year that tree has to go up...reactions3comments
Gerd vs Asthma...Hi, I have always battled severe asthma and this year I have had an ongoing battle with LPR which is a variation of Gerd and currently I think I have...reactions7replies
