“Options Are Not Always Seen as Choice”
At a recent conference that I attended, I heard this amazing quote: “There is no choice, We need to highlight …
Dia SWS
Airwave Oscillometry in Asthma
Are additional diagnostics the new norm in asthma? At a recent appointment, the RT’s and scientists that work in the …
Cool Science in Identifying Asthma Phenotypes
Like many of you, I am always excited when asthma research moves a bit closer to its goals. This …
That Awkward Conversation About Asthma, That Happens at Work
I had an awkward conversation with a colleague the other day. As seems typical with winter, it is …
Word/Phrase of the Day- Luminal Eosinophilia
Taken from a throwback on the “word/phrase of the day” of the day phenom. This is a word that you …
“It Is Not You, It’s Me”
The “My doctor is a d*ckhead” represents the perfect get out of jail card for the 21st century.1 Welcome to …
Drained From Taking Medications
I am a firm believer that every day can be an adventure and that you need to make the best …
Phases of Being Patient
It dawned on me the other day that we have different phases of being a patient. I am currently going …
Asthma Pioneer
The quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I was recently was thinking …
Breath Cycles: Understanding Components of Breathlessness
Recently I came across a really interesting journal article on the breathless cycle and its role in chronic disease.1 A …
Adding to the Diagram
Recently at an appointment, I was discussing my phenotype with my respirologist and he mentioned my key tissues …
Asthma Love Letter
There is no doubt that living with asthma can either be a non-issue and then there are the times …
Life Post Clinical Trial
I always find that when a clinical trial that I have participated in ends, that it is somewhat bittersweet. …
Right Treatment, for That Symptom
I have been going through a particularly rough patch lately and I have had an even greater goal of having …
Commuting, an Asthma Test
I have had a summer of asthma ups and downs. I thought I had finally turned the corner, …
Reading the Fine Print
I am not new to the clinical trial experience and I am a huge advocate for patients getting involved …
New Adventures, New Biologic
The time is quickly approaching, in just 5 days, I will be receiving my first injection of a new …
Learning Lessons from the Lake
Honestly, This is more of a what not to do. Recently, I had to participate in a work retreat, first …
Pushing Through Asthma Fatigue
Like many of you have experienced, this summer has been super warm with crazy humidity and it has …
“It is not you, it is me”- Physician Burnout
At the beginning of my journey with my respirologist he went through a tragic experience; the sudden death of …