Living

It’s been a long 25 years since my son was hospitalized and THEN diagnosed with asthma. As I learned more about asthma, which wasn’t easy back then, I realized I...

Although I ended up not going to medical school, I took many pre-med classes in college. I took everything from anatomy and physiology to chemistry and advanced biology classes. One...

Many people living with asthma use inhalers for short- and long-term asthma treatment. Inhalers are not a one-size-fits-all treatment option for asthma. So it's important to talk with your doctor...

Almost 10 years ago, my dentist, of all people, suggested I might have sleep apnea. He even arranged a sleep study, but I declined at the time. He explained that...

Most Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with asthma. So, is it possible that I am...

At the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His social media accounts include posts about him switching...

Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I have now been blogging about asthma for 15...

The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with asthma often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin experiencing symptoms...

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...

I was in Washington, DC, for work and stopped by the US National Arboretum. It was heavenly! I am a plant lover and have a “slight problem” when it comes...

We all know what poor asthma control feels like. But what about good asthma control? What does THAT feel like? Good asthma control feels like work. Here's a look at...

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...

What if my chronic cough is caused by something other than asthma? Like...lung cancer? Lungs can be cranky, and sometimes it is hard to figure out what is going on...

Mold is organic and can grow just about everywhere. It loves to hide in your kitchen. It’s tricky because, unlike most asthma triggers, mold is both an allergen and an...

Global 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...

I live in an area known for wildfires – made worse by decades of drought. In fact, as I write this, it has been 34 days without any rain. The...

Living with asthma can be tough because it can impact your everyday life. Some days may be more challenging than others. On a given day, you may have to manage...

As a former child asthmatic, I understand what it is like to navigate asthma as a child. My parents did a good job despite neither of them having asthma themselves...

I was feeling unsure about my recent asthma control. This was a new experience for me. So much of the focus in my asthma control has been about feeling "good enough."...

Living with asthma and allergies can present a spectrum of challenges ranging from the mildly bothersome to the downright severe. Let's explore the nuances between the irritating and the genuinely...