Asthma and COPD...After years with asthma, I wonder what the difference is between COPD and asthma....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesComorbidities
New Pulmonologist...He wanted blood work to check my IgE levels. I got my results today and boy oh boy - my levels were over 4 times the norm....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Asthma and Cosmetic Dentistry...My sister is an asthma patient. I am very much worried about that....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregiving
Asthma inhaler effectiveness...Hi everyone - really wanted to seek out answers first hand from this community … how long did it take for your preventative inhalers to finally take control...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingTreatment
How to talk to my friend about asthma and triggers in their home?...I love her like a sister, but she doesn't dust or vacuum, and everything's covered in dust and pet hair. She also smokes inside....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Asthma Itch...I usually drink hot ginger tea which helps me a lot. I also put peppermint oil on my chin and neck which helps with the itch....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has anyone's asthma been made worse by certain meds?...I don't question whether I have asthma I just wonder if its possible for some meds to make you feel worse....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesInhalers
Super Sniffer...I have rid my house of the gas furnace, cooking with gas, water heater, and all carpeting. It is an expensive nose! I now have COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Asthma Triggers...So I wanted to ask… What’s your asthma trigger? How did you find out for sure that was it??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingAllergiesDiagnosis
Should I upgrade my system? How long do I keep the supplies?...It still works but with the way technology has advanced over the years I wonder, should I upgrade it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Duoresp...Developing such a hoarse voice with DuoResp, despite rinsing with water after inhalation, not keen to continue and prefer my regular turbohalers of Oxis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatment
Has anyone taken Flovent and experienced oral thrush?...I was rinsing with water. Doctor has me using Listerine. Did take medicine but still have some. Thanks....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Coughing when laughing...What is everyone else on and do you wonder at what point you can start weaning off some doses?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Asthma and Drier Climate / Elevation...I have lived in Portland, OR { Elevation 50' } since 1986 and the winters along with the long endless rainy seasons do a don't help with tightness in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Pulsing vest for asthma?...In most cases, I wonder if there is a pulsing vest that beats like the heart a person can wear to give the lungs more strength?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Cough after eating/drinking certain things....Drinking water helps to stop. Taking a acid reflux liquid gaviscon before a meal helps....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCoping
How can I prove allergen transfer can trigger asthma attacks?...I call every night and they don't answer and have tried using filter masks and medical body suits but it terrifies the children so I stay away and just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Asthma and Injuries...My knowledge tells me that at home, i must be less exposed to my triggers, definitely the one which is exercise. i just wonder if there could be another...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesComorbidities
Busy but happy!...I'm kinder to myself. I've continued with my sea swimming, a tad cooler now....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
Different class of Inhalers (A Fib ) ...I realize that everybody reacts differently but just wanted to get a feel of which inhalers (LABA’s , LAMA’s ,Corticosteroids) seem to work better for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies