Chasing My BaselineI was sick in early December. The usual, it starts as a sudden tightness in my chest, and the next thing I...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Temperatures and Asthma TemperamentLiving in Southern Indiana, I am no stranger to weather changes. Earlier this spring, all in the course of a week we...reactionscomments
New Inhaler AdventureIt is always a win when I have an interesting follow-up appointment. I have to admit that I was just not “feeling...reactions5comments
Pandemic Proved: We Can Be Productive Working From HomeSince being diagnosed with asthma in 1993, I have been asking for reasonable accommodations at work. Like so many others with asthma...reactionscomments
"Poor Unfortunate Soul"Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure...reactions3comments
Life as an Asthma MomI often look back and wonder how differently life would be if my family didn’t have allergies and asthma. Our family of...reactionscomments
Laughing with AsthmaHave you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? They say laughter is the best medicine, perhaps not if you...reactions9comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: What's Hiding In Your Bathroom?Identifying and reducing your asthma triggers are important steps to managing your asthma. Along with the right medication, trigger reduction can go...reactions7comments
My Inhaler Becomes Less Effective When Doses Run LowMoan alert! I like to think that I know my body pretty well. Having had chronic asthma all my life I am...reactions7comments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?For me, there are certain feelings I get after severe asthma attacks. My definition of a "severe" asthma attack is one that...reactions20comments
Is It Okay to Ask My Doctor for a Different Inhaler?I was teaching an asthma education session to a client the other day, and they asked if was okay to ask their...reactions13comments
Finding Motivation in the New NormalThese times feel wacky, with world events, a landscape in whiplash from covid19. I am feeling challenged by the new normal and...reactions7comments
Inhalers: A True LuxuryIn the years I have lived with asthma, I have racked up a lot of experiences regarding my chronic illness, whether intentional...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: What Should Everyone Know About Asthma?During awareness month, we have asked our advocates a series of questions that we hoped would start conversations within this community. We...reactions6comments
My Wheezy MorningsAs an asthma patient, mornings are more often than not a little tricky. I don’t exactly know what happens during the night...reactions11comments
Have You Experienced Asthma While On Vacation? I Have!As a kid, I had some harrowing asthma experiences during vacations. I can remember at least five times mom and dad had...reactions5comments
Ask the Advocates: Explain the Hardest Part of Having AsthmaWhen you have asthma or are the caregiver to someone with asthma, you understand how difficult asthma can be. During asthma awareness...reactions11comments
Technology to the Rescue!What tools do you use to help manage your asthma? I have learned to utilize many things to help manage my lifelong asthma...reactions5comments
I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's VisitFor two years, I was seeing an asthma and allergy specialist. He came highly recommended after I had a serious asthma attack...reactions10comments
