Saturday, February 11, 2012

People Who Are Living With Asthma

WendyC

Cold air with lots of moisture (high humidity)

It seems that my asthma is worst when the air is COLD and the air is really damp - is this common?  I have few reactions that trigger my asthma to this extent.  Help!
kimberly

My Husband

My husband has serve COPD.  I'm his caregiver.
Amandag5991

Severe Asthma

I'm 30 w/ severe asthma - I take Advair, Zyflo, Zrytec, Sprivia, Prednisone, Albuterol/Atrovent (DuoNeb), Allergy Shots (weekly) Ativan and I am waiting on my first injection of Xolair. In the last 2yrs, I have been in ICU & CCU for extended periods. I have now been placed on Oxygen Therapy at home for good. I also have tracheal stenosis... Read moreChevron
Vicki M

Adult diagnosed Asthma

Hi folks,I was not diagnosed with Asthma until I was 19 and on my own. Although I had symptoms all through grade school and high school, it was never recognized for what it was. Once I realized I had asthma, the first thing I tried was over the counter products like Primateen Mist and tablets. Needless to say, I was well into an attack before I... Read moreChevron
Eugene

Asthma reccurence

I grew up in Shanghai, China with asthma, but it went away when I came to U.S. as a young adult and for the 25 years I was fine. A few years ago, I got a job and moved to Taiwan. The asthma showed signs of returning two years later.  I came back to the States last year for a long visit, had a cold and the asthma returned.  Now I am... Read moreChevron

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