My Christmas Tree Dilemma SolvedI have finally mastered the Christmas Tree Dilemma. You know what I mean, right? You folks with asthma know what I mean. Every year that tree has to go up...reactions3comments
Singulair/Montelukast: Not just for asthma? Part 2As I wrote previously, for whatever reason, I suck at keeping up with my nasal corticosteroids. But I do take pills as well as inhalers a couple (or more) times...reactionscomments
Asthma and AltitudeHave you ever taken a trip up to the mountains and noticed your asthma symptoms start to worsen? I know I have. I can remember countless trips up to the...reactions1comment
My Asthma Story by Tomora PaceMy story, began two years ago, I always have "flare-ups" with pollen in the air. One time, I got really sick because I was living in Georgia at the time...reactions1comment
My lifeI really don’t get actual attacks very often. It's more of an ongoing 24/7 thing for me... Most days I can’t hardly leave bed! There are often times when I...reactions7comments
AttacksI get attacks some times so bad I feel like am in a hole and can't get out! When I get them I stand still can't talk and I can't...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Finding Your People (for Kids): Asthma PalsIn May and June, I was a part of the Asthma Society of Canada’s initial launch of an asthma peer support program for kids called Asthma Pals. Asthma Pals, is...reactionscomments
Asthma began after moving to a polluted areaMy husband and I moved to an area in Southern Spain a couple of years ago, which, while very beautiful and in the countryside, was quite close to a lot...reactions8comments
9/11I am a 9/11 survivor. I was on wall street that day. Developed bronchitis first night. Spent five years in the hospital. Now I suffer frequent asthma and bronchitis. ...reactions1comment
Perfume-Induced AsthmaYesterday was my birthday my husband took me to Kendra Scott to get my 50% off birthday item. Our Pastor and wife took us to eat. I was already needing...reactions50comments
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...reactionscomments
It all started 4 yrs. ago at age 65......After going for spray tans 3 times a week for four months I started having shortness of breath. A year later dx. with severe asthma. Now another year later and...reactions1comment
Stress started my asthmaI filed for a divorce from my husband of 17 years in 2006. He was horrible during the divorce and it was finally over in 2009. During our hearing, I...reactions8comments
Asthma MisadventuresWe all know the saying, regrets always come later, right? Yeah, that what's happened. I was diagnosed of with asthma just two years ago. How? After three years of dealing...reactions1comment
Turn the clocks back before asthmaHi my name is Nannette and I was diagnosed with exacerbated asthma one year ago when I ended up in the hospital with double lobe pneumonia and bronchitis. For the...reactions3comments
My Asthma storyHi my name is Terry I have been diagnosed with persistent severe asthma just about a month ago I used to be healthy active and slimmer but sense I retired...reactions1comment
My asthma storyHey all, I have had asthma since I was about 10. I had allergies all my life before that. I am 49 so when I was first diagnosed there were...reactions2comments
ClarificationI do not have asthma, but DO have COPD, which shares some of the symptoms. IE: I get bruising easily from the inhaled steroids I am on. ...reactions2comments
Reactive Asthma-My StoryI was a very healthy individual, a cycling, weightlifting, Pilates, and Therapeutic Riding Instructor. At age 47 I began to have unexplained dizzy spells, especially in the mornings, and it...reactions3comments
