Lifelong battleI've been diagnosed since age 3 and been on a slew of medications! And even though I've been in/out of doctors and...reactionscomments
For Sale: Used Immune SystemSkip to the bottom if you strictly want to read about asthma. I have had a lot of health issues requiring off-the-book...reactions2comments
In Honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month 2023In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, I would like to share my personal journey with asthma for 22 years. I...reactions3comments
When They Don't Know What They Don't KnowI've had asthma intermittently my whole adult life. I'm now a 71-year-old fluffy grandma. I've had times when it was manageable with...reactionscomments
We need to Discuss Bronchial SpasmsI have had asthma since 2008. I got it because I did something really stupid: I tried to peel 20-year-old wallpaper from...reactionscomments
Doctors and AsthmaNearly all of us have similar doctor stories. Mine go like this. My first GP told me to try a variety of...reactions1comment
Elusive Exercise MotivationBefore I acquired asthma in 2014, I was fit and active. I swam regularly, hiked, did tai chi, and took regular walks...reactions2comments
Homeopathic Asthma AlternativesI've had intermittent asthma throughout my adult life. At times it's been worse than others - seasonal allergies or change of weather...reactions3comments
Seven Life Lessons Asthma Has Taught MeI have lived with asthma for as long as I can remember. Yet, the past several years made me realize that diagnosis...reactions7comments
Not Happy with Asthma Doctors in GeneralI have heard that there are several types of asthma, but none seem to fit me. My eosinophil count is right on...reactions4comments
Acute Severe Adult-Onset AsthmaMy name is Jenny and I am 42 years old. I am a single mama to an amazing 10-year-old daughter. I was...reactions7comments
Dealing with CarpetsNot everyone can afford to buy a house or flat to their own exact specifications; many people, like myself, have to rent...reactionscomments
My Experience Catching COVIDI have severe neutrophilic asthma. That means it is hard to control. Good control for me means I take Symbicort RapiHaler preventer...reactions5comments
Pet Allergies Nearly Killed Me And Put Me On DisabilityWhen I first met Tom at a bar on a beach, he asked if I had pets. I said yes, I had...reactions8comments
Taking Things One Day at a TimeWhen I was 13 years old my parents felt that I was old enough to start mowing the lawn at our house...reactionscomments
CocoaI did some research after investigating what can help with asthma. I am a chronic asthmatic, had two respiratory events, and am...reactionscomments
What Does Shortness of Breath Indicate?Over 20 years ago I experienced shortness of breath that wouldn’t respond to my rescue inhaler. I had been having to use...reactions4comments
Larry's StoryI am 81 years old. I had severe asthma in my early years. I lived in Lansing, Michigan until I was eight...reactionscomments
Itchy ChinUntil today I had no idea anyone else experienced the itchy chin. I experienced it for years when I laughed and started...reactions7comments
Asthma vs PEI've been diagnosed with asthma since I was 16 and was told it was stress related as I had suffered the loss...reactionscomments