Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactions7comments
5 Things I Need From My DoctorsGoing to the doctor’s office is always stressful for me. Here are five things I want my asthma doctors to understand about...reactions8comments
How Does It Really Feel?People with asthma are probably familiar with the question, "What are your symptoms?" I usually retort off the general names: shortness of...reactions7comments
Do You Have an Asthma-Friendly Job? Most people living with asthma today are able to obtain good asthma control. My definition of good asthma control is being able...reactions27comments
Can Sleeping Propped Up Help Asthma?COVID finally got me, and my lungs are not happy. I have been needing breathing treatments every 4 hours...around the clock. Ugh! That...reactions17comments
Sputum Sample Do OverLiving with asthma always feels like an adventure. I have to admit that I have felt out of practice with the bumps...reactions2comments
Expert Level CompensatorI was recently having a conversation with a friend about what it means to be an “expert level compensator” when it comes...reactions2comments
Catching My BreathGlobal temperatures seem to be on the rise. We are seeing more frequent and extreme weather, and that could be a concern...reactions6comments
Crafting with AsthmaNot long after the pandemic started, I got bored of the limited activities I had access to inside of my apartment. I...reactionscomments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third EditionWhen this site started I made a list of “Things Not To Say To An Asthmatic.” A few years later I updated...reactions49comments
Limitations on Driving With Asthma?I was annoyed when I opened my mailbox and had a letter from my state’s Driver’s License Division. I know what you...reactions19comments
Second (and Third...and Fourth...) OpinionsMy asthma journey has been quite the adventure. Though I was not diagnosed until a little over five years ago, my lungs...reactions32comments
Mindful Breathing Makes Me AnxiousLike many people during the pandemic, I turned to Zoom for connecting with family, enjoying virtual knitting meetups, and starting a new...reactions14comments
The Good DoctorFinding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with...reactionscomments
Six Month Follow-Up Appointment TimeHave you ever had one of those appointments that completely slips your mind till it is just a matter of days away?...reactionscomments
Frozen Treats Trigger Asthma Attacks?Recently, I was battling COVID. Yep, it finally got this germaphobe after 2½ years. I had a fever and could feel the...reactions19comments
How to Eat an ElephantAsthma is just one of many chronic illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis. I will not bore you with...reactionscomments
Here’s What I Expect From My Asthma DoctorsI have always had good luck with asthma doctors. As I live in a smaller town, specialists like allergists and pulmonologists are...reactions17comments
4 Signs for When to Fire Your DoctorYou are the boss. So if your doctor is not meeting your needs, it may be time to move on. It may...reactionscomments
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to SchoolWhen my middle son was in 2nd grade, we struggled to control his asthma. He had been hospitalized a few times over...reactionscomments
