Preparing for Surgery as an AsthmaticI have a major surgery coming up in a few weeks, and as someone with severe asthma, I am already taking steps to get my lungs ready for surgery. Any...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Asthma in the WorkplaceEveryone has a different experience with their asthma and how it impacts their daily life. We often talk about how asthma impacts exercise, and how different foods or allergens can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Many Doctors Does It Take?There are some people with asthma whose illness is pretty straightforward to treat. Maybe your primary care doctor can manage your disease, or you may have to be referred to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dismissive ER DoctorsThere is nothing more frustrating than going to the emergency room (ER) for an asthma attack and being told that it’s “just anxiety”. If you have ever been to the...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Asthma VictoriesI have had asthma for nearly 20 years now. I developed it in my late teens and it has progressively gotten worse over the years. As time has gone on...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
That Time It Wasn't My AsthmaA few years ago, I took a pretty hard fall. On the way down, I managed to sprain and break my ankle, jam my back, and shear a chunk off...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Crafting with AsthmaNot long after the pandemic started, I got bored of the limited activities I had access to inside of my apartment. I needed something new to do that would engage...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Good DoctorFinding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with particularly severe disease can have an even harder...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Eat an ElephantAsthma is just one of many chronic illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis. I will not bore you with the complete list, but it is sufficiently long...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"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 that some of you have even experienced it!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Traveling with AsthmaAre you about to head out on a vacation? Business trip? Other travel? Be sure to check out this video before you pack your bags so you can be prepared...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Asthma Awareness Month: The Asthma ContinuumAsthma takes on many forms. There is a continuum of asthma diagnoses and severity based on symptoms and the treatment needed to control them. Be sure to check out this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely hate. Steroids are an obvious first, but for...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
