"Fast is Slow, Slow is Fast"I learned how to sew well over twenty years ago. I took a sewing class as part of the home-ec rotation when...reactions6comments
Quality of Life (In a Different Sense)When dealing with chronic conditions like asthma, a buzzword (or phrase) is quality of life. My doctor's appointments have not been unique...reactionscomments
Ever Poorly Plan a Trip Away From Home? Yes, I should have known better. I went on a trip across the state, and all I brought with me was the...reactions3comments
Special Effect Fog Causing an Asthma AttackSince my kids are all adults and they do not really need anything for Christmas, we decided to take a trip to...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
My Asthma Action Plan Is... In My Head?I was scrolling through some asthma topics recently and asthma action plans came up. An asthma action plan is just what it...reactionscomments
My Top 3 Asthma FearsI have been living with asthma for over 30 years. During this time, I have learned most of what I need to...reactionscomments
A New Year, What a Hazard: A Few Tips on Fireworks and AsthmaIn the past, we have resided in a small city, where fireworks were well-controlled by public services. There would be the occasional...reactionscomments
Can I Just Get Some Sleep?I don't know about you, but I'm tired. It could be the whole college student thing or maybe living with chronic illnesses...reactions7comments
Changing My Asthma Action PlanMy pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, and I came up with an asthma action plan many years ago. It’s fairly straightforward— if...reactions5comments
Cold Air and Asthma“Every mile is two in winter”- George Herbert This morning the outside temperature here was negative 5 degrees Celcius. I woke up...reactions13comments
Dealing with a Lack of Empathy at a Follow-Up AppointmentWhere was the empathy? I left a recent appointment thinking about this very question. I was completely bewildered by this. I have...reactions9comments
Asthma GrumpinessIn an earlier post, I talked about Asthma Happiness. I wrote about all the asthma-related things that make me happy. Here I would...reactions68comments
Community Views: Asthma and ComorbiditiesPeople with asthma frequently live with other illnesses as well. These are called comorbidities. Doctors use the term comorbidity to describe a...reactions3comments
How I Eat to Help Manage My AsthmaUsually, when we are diagnosed with a chronic condition, the focus is on what we need to take out of our diet...reactions7comments
Still Chasing My Baseline (With Another New Foe)Back in June, I wrote an article about chasing my baseline. I reported then that I was getting closer after months of...reactionscomments
My Hospital Go-BagIf you have any kind of chronic illness, you know that your symptoms can turn on a dime. You can be fine...reactions6comments
Aging Out of the Health SystemMy daughter turned 26 this year and is no longer eligible to continue on my husband's health care plan. I have worried...reactions5comments
Eating Less Helps My BreathingI have long noticed that when my breathing is at its worst, it is always when I have eaten too much. Leaving...reactions5comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
