Asthma Support NetworkHaving an asthma support network is effective for feeling in control of my asthma, my emotions, and my self-care. I have had asthma my entire life, beginning as an infant... By Linda Foy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Possibility of Dupixent: My Initial ThoughtsI have thought for a few years now that the biologic drug, Dupixent, could possibly be the gold standard medication. Especially for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. I know this because... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely hate. Steroids are an obvious first, but for... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do I Know My Fellow Asthmatics or What? I have been off work for ten days. I vacationed with my kids in Florida. We had a great time, and I feel totally refreshed. I came back to work... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mental Health EmergenciesHaving a chronic illness, like asthma, can greatly impact a person's life. This impact, as well as the challenges or stressors found in everyday life, may have an impact on... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mold and AsthmaI was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream, followed by bird sounds. When I heard the... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Insurance WoesContrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some versions of Pharmacare programs. You can read an... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Give Us a Break, 2022! We are heading swiftly through March and 2022 is not showing any signs of slowing down. To be frank, I did not envisage 2022 being such a poor start for... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma TriggersWhat are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my 3 worst asthma triggers. It was a toss-up... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments100 comments
What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Environmental Factors That Affect AsthmaThere are so many potential asthma triggers out there, and everyone has different ones! Some people really suffer during certain seasons when specific pollen is in the air, and others... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma, can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma since birth, decided he wanted to attend a... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Can Moms Hold Down a Job if They Have Chronically Sick Kids?Now before anyone complains, I know that other family members can be caregivers. I am speaking from our family's experience over the last 22 years. Recently, I was at an... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don't Let the Asthma Win!There are several things people with asthma can do to lead a healthy and full life. There is no doubt that living with asthma can be extremely debilitating, but it... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Cope With Asthma, How About You?Mom had hypertension. Aunt Gay had diabetes. And I had asthma. One day we were sitting at the kitchen table. And a question arose: "Which one of our diseases is... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Newest Research Links Asthma to Circadian RhythmsAll living things possess a body “rhythm” that coordinates in some way with the planet’s light-dark cycles. For humans, it’s the circadian rhythm, a deep internal process tied to organ... By TKSellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meet Our Moderators!You may have noticed our Asthma.net team members sometimes answer you after you leave a comment on our Facebook page or under the articles published here. You may also have... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
No Pets Allowed!I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of two. My parents realized that it was probably not a good idea to have our pet dog around me, and so... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Bubble: Why Lockdown Life Has Probably Been Easier on My AsthmaWhen I saw my asthma specialist about six months into the pandemic, we talked about how the incidence of colds and flu had gone down in places with a Summer... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments