Winter Emergencies and AsthmaWinter is nearly upon us, so I thought now would be a great time to share with you some of the ways...reactions9comments
Remembering to Take My Maintenance InhalerI have mentioned in a couple of different articles that I have written, that I really struggle taking my maintenance inhaler. I...reactions5comments
2 Wrongs and a RightI struggle with anxiety. I was diagnosed with it when I was 14 years old. Add medical trauma on top of that...reactionscomments
Storing My Refrigerated Asthma MedicationsThere are a few medicines used to treat asthma that need to be stored in the refrigerator. Injectable medications, like Dupixent, Fasenra...reactionscomments
Holiday Travel ConsiderationsChristmas used to be my favorite holiday, and it still is to some extent. Christmas was my Dad’s favorite holiday, but after...reactions12comments
Eco-Friendly Habits for Living with Chronic IllnessOne of the things I hate most about living with chronic illness, including asthma, is the sheer amount of medical waste I...reactionscomments
I'm Glad My Doctor is Always LateWe have all been there. Your appointment time is 10:15, but now it is almost 11:00 and your doctor still has not...reactionscomments
I Got a PortI have been toying with the idea of getting a port for a few years. If you do not know what a...reactionscomments
My Latest Pulmonary Function TestsThe last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have...reactionscomments
Asthma ProdromeAside from asthma, I have struggled with severe migraines since I was a teenager. They are debilitating to the point that I...reactions2comments
Wildfires and Air QualityOver the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
How Asthma Has Affected My Body ImageGrowing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer...reactions4comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe AsthmaI developed asthma when I was about 16 years old, following a few rounds of severe sinus infections. What started as occasional...reactions33comments
A Fluid Asthma Action PlanI did not develop asthma until I was in my late teens. I was kind of diagnosed as an afterthought. I had...reactionscomments
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness BurnoutA few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this...reactions5comments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental HealthMental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their...reactions1comment
Blood Sugar Issues with SteroidsIt is no secret that steroids can wreak havoc on our bodies. I have been on and off of them for years...reactions4comments
What I Wish My Doctors Knew About AsthmaTreating someone with an asthma diagnosis can be very convoluted, and even the best doctors do not always completely understand it, unless...reactions13comments
Common Variable Immune Deficiency and AsthmaShortly before Christmas, I started feeling a sore throat coming on. I was at my mom’s house a few hours away from...reactions13comments
"Poor Unfortunate Soul"Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure...reactions3comments
