Asthma from ChildhoodI was visiting the hospital the other day, and one of the questions they asked was about my asthma. Until then, I didn't know when all the asthma issues started... By elizabethannie84441 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Symptoms Difficult to HandleI feel like I'm in a living nightmare. For the last 2 months, I've spent most of my time in bed unable to care for my family. About 2 months... By mustardseed1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Adult Onset Asthma at 50, Ex-FarmerHi, I thought I’d add my story to the others. I was diagnosed with adult-onset asthma at 50, about a year ago. I’d been getting terrible shortness of breath, especially... By dilrod2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I've Been Able To Significantly Reduce My Severe Asthma Symptoms!About 20 years ago I was diagnosed with severe asthma by a leading North American Asthma clinic. After being diagnosed, I tried various natural remedies, hoping for a natural solution... By helen-21 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma, GERD, Pneumonia, and the Gift That Keeps on GivingI was diagnosed with asthma in infancy. My mom brought a blue, 5-month-old baby to the ER, but since then, I have not experienced any terrible exacerbations until my 20s... By flashracket1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Humidity Is the WorstAfter moving to the East coast, this Alaskan girl has discovered how humidity makes a huge difference in my health. Over the last two years of living in Maryland, my... By safetysteph1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dieting on Steroids During the PandemicWell, I've been on steroids daily for close to 3 years, I work out 3-5 days a week so I manage to maintain my weight (still overweight) but didn't gain... By wendykay1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
First Signs Of Asthma At Age 46I was shocked to be brought into the hospital on November 1st, 1992 at age 46, breathless, and coughing. The consultant asked me if I smoked and I said yes... By gena2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Causes Crackles That Doctors Can’t Hear?I’m a 42-year-old lifelong asthmatic with asthma exacerbated mostly by allergies but other triggers as well (e.g. animal dander, dust mite, wood smoke, viral, etc. However, in the past year... By rosek1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Recovering After a Hospital StayWhen am I going to feel normal again? This is a question I hear a lot from fellow asthmatics. I have to admit, I’ve even said it myself on occasion... By bottompage4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Onset AsthmaI'm a 67-year-old male, and I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with COPD onset asthma. I am currently on Flixotide inhaler plus Ultibro, Unfortunately, my house where I live is... By davo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bronchitis or Something Else?I first got diagnosed with moderate persistent asthma in the winter when I was 21 years of age. I didn't know it was asthma until after a few repeated hospital... By eashline921 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Mask WearingI have had asthma for many years. Since wearing my mask, I noticed my asthma has worsened. They make it harder to breathe. The ones with the filters have helped... By jesus1968bc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Teresa's AsthmaI have had asthma for several years now, and overweight, with the 2 of these together, make it hard to go for walks, do housework, and I find it hard... By healthybody1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Was Diagnosed With Adult-Onset AsthmaMy asthma was diagnosed as adult-onset when I also was 50 years old, by a pulmonologist. It was following a severe sinus infection. I do remember having allergy related infections... By janine-s1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lifetime AsthmaHow long have I had asthma isn't the right question. The question should be when was I told what asthma is. When I was diagnosed with asthma, I was led... By kgsc291 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Sudden Onset Of Asthma (I Think) At Age 50So I have to go back to March 28th of this year when my wife and I were on a ride to get out of the house to an outdoor... By kevinssaco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Living With Asthma Before Inhaled SteroidsI was diagnosed with allergic asthma when I was 12 years old. I believe puberty brought it on and that estrogen affects asthma for women. Back in the 70’s, when... By elizabetha1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
UndiagnosedI went years being undiagnosed. I would get a cold and it would immediately go to my lungs, I'd cough all night, every night and nothing helped. I'm a runner... By mcculley111 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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