Living

All 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...

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...

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...

When 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...

I 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...

I 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...

Doctor-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...

My 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...

Living 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...

Around 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...

I 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...

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...

I 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...

If 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...

We 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...

Here'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...

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...

As the winter spell continues, it is more important than ever, that I continue with all my health routines. Recently, I received my booster jab to ward off the new...

I am hooked on a podcast, "Chasing Life," with Sanjay Gupta. It talks about different medical problems that are a little mysterious. I was listening to 1 episode about food...

A friend once asked me: “Are there some topics you avoid writing about?” And my answer was a quick “Yep!” “Can you name one?” She said, “I’m just curious.” I...