Winter Blues, Inhaler Rules!Hmm, the preventative inhaler! That marvelous little device that's supposed to be my respiratory savior, yet somehow manages to turn me into a moody, bloated, itchy-eyed version of myself. A...reactions10comments
Is a Warmer Climate the Answer to My Health Conditions?I have had a getaway planned for months now and now it has come and gone as quick as a flash! Before I went away, my body was in real...reactions5comments
We Have to Work Harder to Clean Our AirGlobal warming is a hot topic in the political world right now and so it should be. Most are aware of the dangers that mankind is having on our planet...reactionscomments
Getting Away to Heal My BodyContent Note: This article contains themes of depression. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. I really do not know what is...reactionscomments
Who Says Exercise Has to Be Hard?Editor's Note: Before starting any exercise regimen you should consult your doctor in order to make the best plan for you. Asthma and exercise may not seem like a match...reactionscomments
Pollen Has Entered the BuildingAlright, here we go, let's chat about pollen and its effects on our good old friend, asthma. Now, I am not here to bore you with all the scientific jargon...reactionscomments
Seretide Keeps Me Alive But At a Huge CostIn recent months I have been on a real mission to heal myself. I have chronic conditions and I resent the fact that I am dependent on all my medication...reactions2comments
Spider Plants Are A Go!I have spoken a number of times about how I have designed my apartment to be an allergy-free space. It’s an important thing for me that I have a space...reactions4comments
Staying Healthy Will Keep My Asthma AwayI have worked out that if I stay healthy that is my best chance of fighting my asthma. My immune system is not exactly the strongest so I try to...reactionscomments
Getting Ahead of My AsthmaThe one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I am honest, I have now learned to predict...reactionscomments
Breathing Through the WinterHow does your asthma hold up in the winter months? For me, I cannot afford to take my eye off the ball. I am doing well presently, which I am...reactions18comments
More and More Wheezers and Sneezers!In the UK right now, local councils across the country are stretched. Our roads are constantly being repaired, our bins are not being collected on time. The hedges and grass...reactionscomments
Will There Ever Be a Non-Steroid Inhaler to Help Prevent My Asthma?One wish I have always had is to get off all steroid treatment. Steroids have kept me chained to my inhalers and ointments all my life, and I have never...reactions36comments
Getting the Right CareLiving life as an asthma patient is a way of life. It is all I have ever known. I was diagnosed at around 2 years old. Good management and care...reactions2comments
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s ConfidenceI always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I am out on a social occasion or at...reactionscomments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer SeasonMy asthma has not been great for ages, and I really need to book an appointment to see my doctor. We have experienced a very long winter here in the...reactions1comment
Have I Got Eosinophilic Asthma?I have always considered myself a chronic asthmatic. My lungs have been under strain since I was a baby. I grew up sleeping in oxygen tents, using nebulizers, and all...reactions4comments
Chest Infections: No Good for My AsthmaAs all asthma sufferers are likely aware, by having this respiratory condition our immune systems are often weaker than the average person's. I know mine is. I have allergies too...reactionscomments
More Coffee Please, Captain!I was absolutely thrilled to hear that caffeine “may” have some health benefits for us asthmatic warriors. I love my coffee. When I think about it, I probably drink too...reactions5comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!If I was in a position to spend six months in a warmer climate and then return to my home during the warmer seasons, I would book a plane ticket...reactionscomments
