Allergy TestingNothing goes together quite like asthma and allergies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, but terrible and unenjoyable. If you are reading...4 min read
Postnasal Drip and AsthmaAs I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing, and if you...2 min read
Understanding the Role of the Allergic Cascade in Asthma AttacksI remember the first time I ever heard the term, "allergic cascade," was in the early 2000s. It came up while I...4 min read
What is Allergic Asthma?The most common subtype of asthma is allergic asthma or extrinsic asthma. Having this means you have a double whammy of allergies...3 min read
Understanding Fragrance-Induced Asthma TriggersI sat at a local roaster, indulging in some fresh coffee. I enjoyed the smell of chocolate and freshly roasted coffee cooling...3 min read
Cockroach AllergiesAllergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a...2 min read
I've Got Allergic Asthma - Now What?!?!Maybe the itches and wheezes are new or maybe you join me in getting a new label for old symptoms. Hopefully your...2 min read
Asthma Subgroups: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) is a very rare subgroup of asthma where asthma symptoms are coupled with a sensitivity to a fungus...4 min read
Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?What exactly is pollen? According to the Oxford dictionary, pollen is: noun "A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains...3 min read
