Asthma

💡TL;DR: OTC asthma products can provide brief relief for mild, occasional symptoms when you cannot access a prescription, but they are not substitutes for a rescue inhaler or daily controller therapy. Typical prices: Primatene Mist (epinephrine) inhaler about $30–60, racepinephrine nebulizer vials about $15–40 per box, and

Why Peer Support Matters for Asthma Patients 💡TL;DR: Most asthma support options are free and range from local meetups to 24/7 online communities. In-person clubs provide structure and skills practice, while online forums offer flexibility and fast replies. Trusted programs from the American Lung Association and AAFA make

Flu and Asthma: When to Go to the Hospital 💡TL;DR: If you have asthma and the flu, go to the ER now if breathing is very hard, your lips turn blue/gray, or your rescue inhaler isn’t helping. Follow your Asthma Action Plan: peak flow <50% (red

💡TL;DR: Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing asthma and makes existing asthma harder to control. Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults with asthma are obese versus about 1 in 4 without asthma (CDC). Extra weight both compresses the lungs and fuels airway inflammation, so triggers hit harder

💡TL;DR: To tell panic attack vs asthma fast, look for wheeze or cough and whether rescue medicine helps. Relief with a rescue inhaler or nebulized bronchodilator points to asthma, while a racing heart, tingling, and relief with slow exhale breathing point to panic. About 25 million people in the

💡TL;DR: Silent asthma is an asthma attack without wheezing, so watch for breathlessness, chest tightness, trouble speaking, and a drop in peak flow. No wheeze does not mean mild. About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (CDC), and quiet attacks can still be severe. Start your

💡TL;DR: Asthma–COPD overlap (ACOS) means you have features of both asthma and COPD; it’s not a new disease, but it’s often more severe than either alone. Most people are 40+ with variable wheeze plus fixed airflow limitation; ACOS patients experience exacerbations about 4–5 times more

💡TL;DR: Yes—heat can trigger asthma by tightening airways and stacking irritants like ozone, pollen, and smoke. Expect the toughest conditions when the heat index is high and the AQI is over 100 (see AirNow); plan activity for early morning or evening and keep indoor humidity near 50%. Stay

💡TL;DR: A written, doctor-signed Asthma Action Plan is the safest way to manage asthma at school. Share it with the nurse, teachers, and coaches, and update it at least once a year or whenever medicines change. Yellow Zone usually means symptoms or peak flow around 50–79%; Red Zone