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
Dogs and Asthma: Should You or Shouldn't You Have One?...If you have the allergic type of asthma, you may have been told you shouldn't have a dog. That's a hard pill to swallow for pet lovers like me. So...reactionscomments
What Scares Me Most About This Coming Winter...I have controlled asthma for the most part. Symptoms, I feel, are generally mild and easily controlled. The one exception is when I get a lung infection. Respiratory viruses literally...reactions8comments
A Little Flu History: Why We Take It So Seriously...“I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I opened up the window and in flew Enza.” That’s an old nursery rhyme. It was said by kids during the...reactionscomments
Acquitted... Because of Asthma?...Over the last few days I have been watching The Staircase and listening to Canadian legal podcast The Docket (and The Docket's subsequent after show analyses of The Staircase, to...reactionscomments
Primatene Mist Back On Market...We thought it was gone for good. But, apparently not. After being banned for seven years, Primatene Mist is now back on the market. Also, as before, it will be...reactions2comments