Stories

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had nothing to worry about because I had always gotten my flu shots. Little did I know that I had a lot to worry about...

I was diagnosed with asthma young and hayfever allergies when I was 5 years old. My family and I were at a beautiful park with a couple of ponds. I...

This may be hard for some to believe as it was for me, but I love running with asthma. For 48 years I struggled with asthma. NO different from any...

I have traveled a lot and learned a few things. For plane travel with asthma, I pack all of my medical needs in one separate bag and a single change...

Several years ago, I took on a job in an office in a very old building. It was a job that I really enjoyed and the co-workers were great! Two...

I was diagnosed with asthma at age 7. It made me scared and always ask God, "why?" I had attacks at least once every week, at times two to three...

Hi everyone! I have had asthma for a few years now, having been diagnosed as an adult. My asthma now is mostly controlled and I feel really good as a...

Hi, so I'm new to the community. I thought I would tell the story of how I came to be diagnosed with asthma. I was the kind of kid who...

I've had intermittent asthma throughout my adult life. At times it's been worse than others - seasonal allergies or change of weather triggers. I've done all I can to minimize...

Our water is heavily treated the water coming out of the tap smells like strong bleach or chlorine. Doing dishes, washing, and showering affects my lungs to the point I...

January 2nd I was got COVID and it was brutal. I contacted my pulmonologist when I tested positive. They prescribe steroid which helped keep my asthma under control and I...

Hi everyone my name is Jordan. I've been living with asthma my whole life. I just joined the community and wanted to share my story. I noticed I had asthma...

Ever since I was a child I was always sick with some kind of "cold" or "respiratory" problem. I get into my thirties and have bout after bout of pneumonia...

After an incorrect chest x-ray diagnosis of an "ill defined space occupying lesion of neo-plastic pathology" (CT-Scan ultimately showed healing scar tissue) I nonetheless had embarked on a strict diet...

An interesting thing happened lately in our household. Covid came to visit. We have had relatives staying for a few months with us and more arrived on Christmas Eve. A...

I didn’t take the inhaler properly because information was not given on the inserted paper or on the information from the pharmacy. Rising your mouth and brushing your teeth. I...

I’ve suffered the last 20 years with OAS unable to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. About 8 weeks ago I eliminated all animal products from my diet and started eating...

After reading another's experience with perfumes triggering their asthma, I wanted to share. From not being able to walk the laundry aisle, worried about the many essential oil users that...

It’s bad enough when you have asthma as a child. It’s much worse when you have terrified, fearful, and hysterical parents who respond by treating you like you’re damaged goods...

19 months ago, Covid-19 gave me COPD, eosinophilic asthma, and POTS. By June of 2020, I knew something was very wrong in my post-viral recovery when I tried to take...