Medication Compliance...Swelling of the airways, Excess mucus production, and Tightening of the bronchial tubes.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Wheezy Mornings...I had taken all my meds, including my antihistamines, and I also used my mucus exhaler to help clear my airways further.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Cough-Variant Asthma...People with other forms of asthma have a cough that produces mucus. However, the cough in CVA is usually unproductive.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Do I Quit Smoking With Asthma?...Smoking also causes the lungs to make more mucus than normal. All of these things lead to asthma symptoms and may trigger an asthma attack.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Aren’t Superman After a Flare-up!...Asthmatics are known to have excess histamine levels in the lungs and this can cause bronchoconstriction and increased mucus production.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?...Your body then produces histamine as a defense response, which in turn leads to itchy red eyes, a runny nose, more mucus, inflammation of airways, and... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Bliss on the Beach!...Starting day-5 and it’s like my asthma is gone … almost zero mucus production too. Gotta head back inland tomorrow to earn a living (boo)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
New Year, New Yoga practice...Without fail it sends me into a coughing fit and I bring up some mucus.... By Kat Tynan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effect of Ginger on Asthma...There is anecdotal evidence that the spiciness of ginger, especially raw ginger, may aid in clearing mucus from the throat.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Homeopathic Asthma Alternatives...They focus on keeping airways open and minimizing phlegm and mucus.... By beeathome1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How long does Dulera take to clear asthma symptoms?...It seems to be breaking up mucus and moving. However I still have that heaviness on my chest, weakness, and extremely fatigued....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How to Tell If It's Asthma or Anxiety...But the ALA says: “Coughing, wheezing, or mucus production does not normally happen during panic attacks but often occur during an asthma attack.”... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Do Nothing and Live With It": Confronting New Normals of Living with Severe Asthma...I am not sure I have all the answers, I think I could live with some degree of breathlessness and cough but constant issues with mucus hypersecretion or... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Silent Asthma. NO wheeze but very tight chest and bad coughing....I don't wheeze, but have severe chest tightness, cough and mucus They have stopped my prednisilone tablets but that was the only thing that helped me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosis
Warning Signs Of An Asthma Attack...“I cough out lots of mucus.” More than a few people shared that their asthma attacks feel very similar to panic attacks—and for good reason.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
What Is Eosinophilic Asthma?...In eosinophilic asthma, eosinophil levels are too high in the blood, lungs, and mucus.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Foods Help or Hurt Our Asthma?...It would feel as though I had a constant supply of mucus that needed to come up following dairy products, and I just couldn't shift it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Cold Air and Asthma...It can also make you produce more mucus, which can make your asthma feel worse.” Right now, I feel fairly blocked up.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Let’s Talk Symptoms...When asthma is flaring, the airways swell, have excess mucus and tightness, which is known as the SET mnemonic.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer Season...This drug helps to zap away the mucus that forms in my airways, and since having access to this medicine, I have not needed emergency treatment.... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments