PerspectiveIf you would’ve asked me two years ago if my asthma impacted my life, I would’ve said no. Simple exercise-induced asthma, I would puff my inhaler and be good to... By teacheroflearning121 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Mid-Life SurpriseAt the age of 46, I had my usual early spring allergy issues arise. Despite using nasal sprays, OTC meds, and avoiding the outdoors, I could not get past it... By gigigibson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma in 1952I started my asthma journey in 1952 at age 4 living with 2 parents that smoked heavily. At age 71, I have learned much about how critical self care is... By fwhitelcsw1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Life with AsthmaI was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 years old following an asthma attack after a hernia repair. I've dealt with this over the years and had it get... By anthomas91 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Whooping cough turned into asthmaI have several chronic illnesses and disabilities including PCOS, orthostatic intolerance, insulin resistance, and hypoglycemia. I know that seems like diabetes but I have not been diagnosed with it. I... By emmamarie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Personal & Family Asthma Story: "You Are Managing This Very Well"...the Urgent Care physician said to me after auscultating my lung fields. "No sign of pneumonia. You are well in control of your asthma with your measures". I was being... By lisa-rosado3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using Biologics to Treat Severe and Eosinophilic AsthmaHi there. I'm now 15 months in using the treatment Benralizumab.This medication works for me as I had in the past at least 6 exacerbations a year and the last... By vanquish1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Allergic Asthma Diagnosed At Age 70When I was a kid, maybe 12 or so, I remember struggling to breathe as I bent closely over a vaporizer smeared with Vics VapoRub. I carried a box of... By bellastella1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mucus FloodI was diagnosed in my early 20's with asthma. For many years, I dealt with it. Increase and decrease medicine as needed. I have sinus issues, lots of allergies, as... By o2deprivation1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Allergy AsthmaI developed allergies at age 42. Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses was the major cause. I found that exercise, breathing exercises and proper hydration did wonders for my Asthma... By larry361 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Asthma JourneyHi, fellow asthma suffers! I posted a little information about my asthma journey over the summer. My story is regularly adding new chapters. When I was diagnosed with asthma several... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My asthma storyI am now 69 years old. I got my first attack of asthma at the age 14 (ie 1963) in small hours of 2 or 3 am. The suffering was... By kia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Wheezing. A funny thing to be grateful forHi all, I am 56 yo woman with asthma which was adult onset when I was about 30. When I am having an acute asthma attack, no one in the... By jacqline2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Polio+ pneumonia = severe asthmaI had polio in 1963...it effected my breathing. I then had pneumonia twice during elementary school so by 12 my lungs had had enough. I’ve lived with it for 45... By juliet1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RecurrenceExperienced asthma as a child (mother severely affected) Sporadic incidences over 78 years. Back with a vengeance after retiring and moving to Blue Ridge Mtns (VA) especially during cold winter... By jazzer781 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Asthma JourneyI had asthma when I was an infant until about 2 years old. I have not had any asthma symptoms until last year. I am EXTREMELY frustrated because I have... By kassysteiger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Aging brings changes to one's lifeMy story starts when I was in my early 50s with a routine work out at the gym and coming home with aches and pains - from the work out... By olsenbg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AsthmaWhen I was 44 years old, asthma hit me like a freight train, and I am still on the train. I have severe persistent asthma, an on Dulera and Flovent... By kathicrnp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prednisone for other reasonI'm being tested and treated as if I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been on a 7 day tapering off dose twice, but for the arthritis. How do I make... By brendamaxwell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 hospitals for various respiratory, pneumonia, and bronchitis conditions-all... By theresap1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments