First Time going to Pulmonologist ...I was just wondering what to expect when I go to the pulmonologist, and if anyone wanted to share any experiences/what to expect when going....Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Asthma Alcohol...My sister suggested an alcohol addiction treatment in Calgary ( http://www.canadadrugrehab.ca/ ). Anyone here has previous experiences?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTriggers
Oral thrush ...It might be because I’m tired of anxious about this but I just wanted to know if this is normal ?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
A Very Scary Evening...Fortunately, my sister was home and found me. She alerted EMS and I was rushed to the hospital....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Has anyone had e-coli found in a bronchoscopy culture ?...rounds of antibiotics +adding the normal meds Still every 6-8 weeks the wheezing, SOB, & coughing returned, the diagnosis remained the same and all he wanted...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Most Cost Effective Preventer?...I currently use an Asmol/Ventolin reliever when required, but wanted to look at using a preventer again....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesInhalers
Incidence with Levalbuterol and Spiriva ...I thought of just using just my nebulizer and stop the Spiriva for awhile but I wanted to wait to see what you all think. Thanks again....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsSevere AsthmaFlare-Ups
Chest congestion and inhalers...I used my ProAir last night and it almost brought on an asthma attack because it seemed like it made everything so loose everything wanted to move at once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesInhalersSide EffectsTreatment
Misdiagnosed with asthma...I wasn't told to taper off the meds,so I wonder if that's why I felt so bad after quit taking them....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
What are our options for children who suffer from asthma?...I feel like we are at a dead end and wanted to know what other options there are for young children who suffer from moderate to severe asthma without...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Hospital Stay That Was Serious...I have water pills for the swelling and was told to put my feet up....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Community...Just really wanted to put it out there if it's not already clear.... Thank you for creating this community....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCopingCaregiving
Dust and Christmas trees...several folders of music out of an exceptionally dusty room and then one following getting a very dusty Christmas tree out of the garage, I am starting to wonder...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAllergies
Asthma Itch/Dupixent Reaction...Lately, I’ve developed a rash between my thumb and second finger after taking my injectable biological med so my doc is trying to decrease this flare and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Inhalers and Chest Pain...Two days after starting it I noticed a dull pain in the Center of my chest between my breasts....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Drastically different PFTs?...I'm going to my doctor this week but wanted to get a head start to see if anyone knows anything with my situation....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSevere Asthma
Confusion about Asthma Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma earlier this year after my sister visited and brought her dog that I am apparently allergic to....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAllergiesDiagnosis
Asthma...My lungs didn’t develop properly and any type of virus I got them left right and center. But now I am older and hit the 50 mark....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
COVID and Protecting your Asthmatic Lungs...Also I am on a mucoletic 3 times a day to keep phlegm thin and easily coughed up and try drink a lot of water, although it's not as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
New Account, Moderate to Severe Asthma, & Started Allergy Shots...I know this is a lot to post but I just wanted to you know I'm ok and things are getting better. Hopefully after 2 or so years the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesInhalersAllergiesSevere Asthma