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?...reactions6comments
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
Tooth Decay From Inhalers...Hi, I am looking for some help or experience others may have had. I have been on steroid inhalers for 29 years...reactions3repliesTreatment
The Late Phase Asthma Attack...Earlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized to...reactionscomments
The King of Rescue Inhalers: Part 2...Earlier I explained how I was the King of Rescue Inhalers. Here’s how I discovered how this was not so true. That...reactionscomments
Moving to a Drier Climate to Improve Asthma? Look out for Valley Fever...One of the questions I get asked often in my work is “Will moving to another state help my asthma?” The answer...reactionscomments
Stranger to Asthma...Well, as a child I remember always having lots of colds, coughing spells and chest pain much often, but took it lightly...reactions10comments
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...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...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...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...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:...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...reactions3replies
