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
My Dysfunctional Way Of Remembering To Take My MedicineI am 51 years old. I have had this disease all my life. And, yet, I continue to have a dysfunctional system for organizing and remembering to take my medicine... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Olympic Athletes and AsthmaI am watching the U.S. Figure Skating Championship on TV. This competition decides who gets to represent the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. I was an ice skater back in... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It Takes a Village: My Care Team is My Best AssetDoctor-patient relationships have always been interesting experiences for me. They have been a mixed bag; some have been good, others have not been as good. I have also had some... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Changing Plans When One's Asthma is Not CooperatingMy partner and I live a very active lifestyle: we rock climb, play tennis, go on hikes, and love to travel. He has lived with asthma since birth and has... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Forgetting My Winter CoughAround Christmas, I got a cough. I did not think much of it at first, as I have had a cough for thirteen years now. But days went on and... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Teaching Kids to Manage Their Own AsthmaI have friends with little kids who tell me that I’m lucky that my kids are adults now. They tell me it must be nice to have kids that don’t... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Tapering Prednisone A few years ago I went to the emergency room for an asthma attack. The ER physician gave me a shot of the steroid Solu-Medrol. Then he prescribed for me... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
A Case of the What-IfsI recently experienced a case of the what-ifs. I am experiencing one of those phases in life where these are truly weird times. It feels like everyone is getting COVID-19... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Asthma Attacks In Relation to the COVID-19 PandemicIf you have asthma, you probably have many questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. You may wonder if you are more likely to get sick from COVID-19 or have a worse... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-CompassionWe have all been there: Just when I thought my asthma was under control, I need a little bit of help. But, this time, I’m not going to be too... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
When the Pharmacy's Phone is Broken...and What to Do About ItHere's a new one: The pharmacy's phone was broken. Like, I dialed the number multiple times and my iPhone just went beep-beep and said USER BUSY. I don't actually need... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!Would you like to share your experience with asthma and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team and... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments