Ask the Advocates: Why Is It Important to Recognize Asthma Awareness Month?May is Asthma Awareness Month! Being a community called Asthma.net, you could guess that we are prepared and excited to recognize this...reactionscomments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!To quote Rex from the movie Toy Story, "Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!" Parenthood. It can be a long-awaited time for...reactionscomments
Head for the Mountains Kid!For as long as I can remember I have had wonderful and amazing doctors that have taken care of me over the...reactions9comments
Tell Me About Your PhenotypeI was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been...reactionscomments
Asthma.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
The Art of Learning if a Medicine is WorkingEver wonder if an asthma medicine is working for you? This was the topic of a discussion I had today with an...reactions3comments
Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: The New NormalAfter walking into a store recently, my partner and I were assaulted by the fumes of strong chemical cleaners. Since we started...reactions15comments
Newly Diagnosed with Asthma?22 years ago today, our lives changed forever. My middle son was 5 at the time, and he was sick with a...reactions2comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s GoingWhen I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of...reactionscomments
Another A+ for Dr. Smartypants: An Awesome Asthma Clinic VisitI had my biannual asthma clinic appointment yesterday. They are always pretty good, and I have been reflecting a lot lately on...reactions6comments
Tips for Improving Your Self-Advocacy SkillsYou know yourself and your asthma best. So there is no better person to advocate for you than you. By communicating with...reactions30comments
No Great Love StoryIn my second year in college, I dated someone from my hometown. We kept in touch casually, visiting each other once every...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Mold and AsthmaI was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream...reactions19comments
Insurance WoesContrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some...reactions4comments
