Why Didn't I Say Something?...Has anyone else ever had a tough time with a different doctor? I hope you have a great doctor who knows your...reactions6comments
Dupixent (dupilumab)...Dupixent (dupilumab) is a maintenance drug used in combination with other medicines to treat moderate-to-severe asthma. It is prescribed for adults and...
Any advice or tips to traveling when living with eosinophilic asthma?...I have eosinophilic asthma and find it hard to walk anywhere. I've had an invitation to go to Sweden which will greatly...reactions1reply
I’m a Hugger, but Not Lately...I’m a hugger. I always have been. I love to give hugs and get hugs. There is something about an embrace that...reactions3comments
Unclear Proportions: Blurred Lines Between Mild, Moderate and Severe Asthma Statistics...While working on an article recently, I wanted to include a statistic about the proportional representations of intermittent, mild, moderate and severe...reactions7comments
What Causes Asthma Itch?...So, I wrote an article called, “Itchy Lung What’s The Deal?” In that article, I explained asthma itch. Asthma researchers tend to...reactions40comments
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction Survey...What matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel about your...reactionscomments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD Diagnosis...COPD and asthma are both obstructive lung diseases. Classic symptoms of both are shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The path...reactionscomments
Is it possible to have a good lung function test and still have asthma?...It was time for a lung function test. The last one 8 years ago I was given 2 inhalers, Singulair and Albuterol...reactions7replies
Medications Used To Treat Asthma and COPD...COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...reactions2comments
Has anyone else had a similar experience of ITU intervention?...Long story cut short within the last month I was diagnosed with asthma. Within 36 hours of diagnosis, I experienced my first...reactions8comments
Asthma Diagnosis: A Tricky Journey?...Getting an asthma diagnosis can sometimes be tricky and take a while and multiple doctors to ascertain. Our 2018 Asthma in America...reactions1comment
Has your dry powder inhaler plugged and what do you do about it?...When the ICS aerosol canister I used was discontinued "due business reasons", the replacement approved by my insurance plan was a dpi...reactions5replies
Has peak flow increased after coughing up mucus?...If you measure peak flow on a good day (not during an exacerbation), then cough up mucus, then measure again, has your...reactions1reply
New Symptoms: A Sign of Disease Progression...This has been a week of discoveries. I had been having some new symptoms that I just could not seem to shake...reactions18comments
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Finding Medical Alert Bracelets...When you have a chronic condition and may need urgent medical help, it can be a good idea to wear a medical...reactionscomments
What Is Reactive Airway Disease?...Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS). They are often used interchangeably with asthma...reactions2comments
How Trauma and Asthma are Connected and Nobody Seems to Talk About it...Asthma wasn’t always such a big part of my life. I always got extra sick with respiratory stuff as a kid, but...reactions13comments
Diagnosis and Lung Function...1 year ago I was diagnosed with asthma. At the last appointment the Dr said I had a 6% increase in lung...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
