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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is My Chronic Cough Caused by Asthma? Or Something Else?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can Cutting Boards and Bamboo Lids Affect Asthma?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving Wildfire Season With AsthmaI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Life With Asthma: Seasonal HacksLiving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Parenting a Child With Asthma Based on My Personal ExperiencesAs 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Facing Changes in Asthma ControlI 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."...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Symptoms: Knowing the Difference Between Annoying and SevereLiving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is My Asthma Controlled? Trying a New MedicineI have long believed my asthma was under control. However, during a recent appointment with my asthma specialist, my doctor asked, "How often do you use your rescue inhaler?" I...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Allergy Shots – and Setting the Clinic RecordAllergies and asthma often go hand in hand, and controlling allergies can help control asthma. Collegiate daughter had a miserable year. In fact, last year was the worst she's ever...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Asthma At An All Time Low, or High?I have shared before that I have some significant trouble with my blood sugar when I have to take steroids during an asthma flare. As with many people, steroids make...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does This Cough Make Me Sound Unprofessional?Even before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found hacking up a lung an effective way to clear a room. My inner circle is well acquainted with my cough...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
My Experience with Steroid Induced PsychosisContent Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have ever...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Home Remedies: Good or Bad?Well, COVID-19 finally got me. I am missing my second week of work, and I am miserable. I am juggling doses of my controller inhaler, using my nebulizer for frequent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Needed a Break from My AsthmaI needed a break. So I took one. I have been so overwhelmed the last few months (years) with life, health, and everything else that goes along with being alive...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Patient and Public Involved Research: Not Just Clinical TrialsWhether due to exclusion criteria or living in a smaller city, I have never managed to find a clinical trial for asthma I have ever been able to participate in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Kept My Kids Healthy During the September Asthma Peak WeekNow that school is back in session, there is one thing to watch for if you have kids with asthma – the September Asthma Peak Week. It’s the third week...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Survive Asthma Peak WeekAsthma and allergy symptoms get worse when triggers stack on each other. In September, especially during Asthma Peak Week, pollens, mold, viruses, and more can cause severe asthma attacks that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Now Closed - Breathe Better GiveawayThe Breathe Better Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The third week of September is known as "Asthma Peak Week" due to an increase in asthma-related hospitalizations...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments