Don’t Give Up on Asthma Control!...Asthma control. 2 words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics, but...reactions17comments
My life now...I have had asthma my whole life. Lived my whole life and no one understood it. As I aged it got worse...reactions1comment
Can dust cause asthma even if you're not actually allergic?...I've had symptoms of dust mite allergy for years, and since I was diagnosed with asthma last year, the dust has emerged...reactions1reply
Asthma Subgroups: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS)...Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Another term for it is Irritant-Induced Asthma (IIA). This has been mentioned by members of our community...reactionscomments
Understanding the Role of the Allergic Cascade in Asthma Attacks...I remember the first time I ever heard the term, "allergic cascade," was in the early 2000s. It came up while I...reactionscomments
Breathing on an airplane...I had asthma attack during the last flight that I took … a long 6 hour trip from the East Coast to...reactions4comments
Itchy Chin And Neck: What’s The Deal?...Do you experience an itchy chin and neck prior to or during asthma attacks? If so, you may not be alone. In...reactions24comments
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...reactions17comments
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
