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So I just went for a CT Scan this week to confirm that I have subglottic stenosis. I have been to a lot of doctors this year trying to get my wheezing and breathing to improve and while I have some improvement, I still had a chronic wheeze so I went a specialist ENT to…
Humidity can also make asthma symptoms worse in some people, although the reasons why can vary depending on the individual. Here are a few possible explanations: Humidity can increase the amount of mold and other allergens in the air, which can trigger asthma symptoms in people who are sensitive to them. High humidity can cause…
So I used to travel for work at least 10 days a month for years and back then, I didn’t have asthma but I did have allergies and it really matters where you stay. As a person with asthma – it matters even more — to the point that YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION. A…
In general, a mouthpiece may be more effective at delivering medication to the lungs, while a mask may be easier to use for young children or individuals who have difficulty holding the mouthpiece in their mouth. Your healthcare provider can help you determine which option is best for your specific needs and circumstances. And some…
A quiet nebulizer — is there such a thing? So I am need to use a nebulizer at least twice a day and some days 3 or even 4 times so my older nebulizer seemed REALLY NOISY. I bought a new one as a backup because I was so sick a couple of months ago…
So I have been pretty open about my asthma struggles and over the last month I have seen my internist who put me on Advair 250/50 and I actually felt quite a lot more energy after a couple of days. Last week I went to see my pulmonologist and he increased it to 500/50 —…
There are certain things people like to save money and this is one I don’t get. You need to change your furnace filter for your health and you should as an asthmatic use a high quality one to get all the crap out of the air. Some of it is being lazy. People seem to…
Yes, your asthma can be triggered by the weather. GEEZ – like one more thing to be tracking on for us asthmatics. For some people, it can be humidity. While there is an old wives tale that we should all live in the desert if we have asthma, that isn’t really true. Super dry air…
So I will confess, I like gadgets so when Covid hit, I bought a pulse oximeter as everyone told me that if you get Covid and it is getting worse, it will be a good measuring device of the severity. Since I had covid before they were even calling it covid, I never really used…
Should you use a spacer when you use your asthma inhaler? Well, this is obviously a question for your doctor but if you haven’t asked your doctor or they haven’t suggested one, you should for sure ask. For me and for a lot of people, this is a BIG YES YOU SHOULD. Spacers help you…
