Dreaming On Singulair...Recently, I’ve been having rather vivid dreams. I wake up and can remember them with clarity but I don’t remember many of...reactions19comments
Has anyone gotten injections while on vacation?...I'm on Xolair injections 2 a month and I'm thinking of going on extended vacation (2 months or so) but haven't decided...reactions1reply
Finding a quiet place in an airport for a Nebulizer...I travel some now but often before retirement. Usually, before I get on a plane I use a nebulizer to get me...reactions5comments
Itchy Lung: What’s The Deal?...Sometimes it feels like I have itchy lungs, but this doesn’t happen with all asthma attacks. It’s sort of a “sometimes” symptom...reactions25comments
Empowering Your Children With Asthma: Teach Them What They Need to Know...As a parent of a child who has asthma, it's important to teach your child about his or her disease. When kids...reactionscomments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?...COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactionscomments
The False Security of Using a Spacer...Many of us with asthma use a spacer with our inhalers, with the assumption that the spacer ensures we get the full...reactions3comments
Side Effects: Dealing With Cavities...I had no idea asthma medicine may cause cavities. That is, until a couple years ago when I read Dia's post, "Dental...reactions6comments
Asthma Lexicon: The Color Of Sputum...So, you are producing sputum, often called mucus. When you do this, you should look at it. I know, it’s gross! Still...reactions6comments
Did You Know That Asthma is a Disability?...When I was asked recently, "Is asthma a disability?", I didn't expect to find out the answer is yes. I mean, I've...reactions3comments
Obstructive VS Restrictive Lung Diseases (Where Does Asthma Fit In?)...If you do a Google search you’ll learn there are two categories of lung diseases. They are obstructive and restrictive. So, what...reactionscomments
Atypical Asthma...Whether you are new to the asthma world or a seasoned veteran, you may have heard the phrase “atypical asthma” used here...reactions14comments
Managing Asthma Through the Winter...If you have allergic asthma, you might think the winter would be your best season. No pollen in the air and the...reactions2comments
My Fight...I am 45 years old. I have had asthma since infancy. I was not officially diagnosed until I was 19, despite severe...reactions3comments
Confusing Allergy Test Results...I was diagnosed with asthma about eight months ago. I've been bothered by dust (sneezing spells, runny nose, itchy eyes, etc) for...reactions1replyAllergies
Essential Oils For Asthma: Separating Myth From Fact...Have you ever wished for a "more natural approach" to treating your child's or your own asthma than potentially harmful man-made medications?...reactions4comments
Ragweed Allergies and Asthma: Beware of This Common Sweetener...My friend Lynne recently posted on Facebook that she found herself having significant allergy symptoms after consuming protein shakes sweetened with stevia...reactions6comments
Is there a forum for RADS?...I was diagnosed with RADS (Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome) in 2016. Before then I was very active and didn't have breathing problems...reactions4replies
What Are Mediators Of Inflammation? Part 1...Asthma is an "Abnormal Immune Response." Your immune cells recognize one of your asthma triggers and immediately releases chemicals. Many of the...reactions2comments
A Yearly (?) Occurrence: Replacing Your Spacer...I know, I know, I know. That’s my thought on the maintenance of spacers or valved holding chambers. Also, technically speaking they’re...reactionscomments
