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...reactions16comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
Coughing My Way Into 2022!As the winter spell continues, it is more important than ever, that I continue with all my health routines. Recently, I received...reactionscomments
Developing New Food AllergiesI am hooked on a podcast, "Chasing Life," with Sanjay Gupta. It talks about different medical problems that are a little mysterious...reactions3comments
Links Between Asthma and Lung Cancer: The Topic We Like To AvoidA friend once asked me: “Are there some topics you avoid writing about?” And my answer was a quick “Yep!” “Can you...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care PracticesAt the start of a new year, people often reflect on the year past and set goals or intentions for the year...reactions2comments
A Love Letter To AsthmaDear Asthma, I know we have been together for over four decades now, and I know this may be quite hard to...reactionscomments
Cutting Visits Short Due to AsthmaWhen my partner and I go to someone's house for the first time, we never know what we might encounter. Air fresheners?...reactions29comments
My Experience: Hair Loss and a BiologicMy hair has always been of bit wild, thick, curly, and I swear with a mind of its own. In connecting with...reactions7comments
Juggling the Pharmacy StuffNone of my asthma inhalers "align" anymore - never mind my other prescriptions. One is 2 puffs a day and has 60...reactionscomments
An Asthmatic Christmas StorySeveral holiday seasons ago I wrote an article about a terrible asthma episode I had while traveling to Michigan to be with...reactions3comments
Community Views: Xolair ExperiencesXolair is an asthma biologic given by injection. It is prescribed for people with uncontrolled moderate to severe allergic asthma. It can...reactionscomments
When a Follow-Up Appointment Leaves You Feeling UnsureDid you ever have one of those appointments where you just were not sure what to feel and then when you left...reactions6comments
Swapping ChoresWhen my kids were first diagnosed with asthma almost 22 years ago, it was a steep learning curve for us. We had...reactions3comments
Stuffy Nose, Eye Infections and AsthmaSome people who have asthma may notice that they also have other issues that could possibly be related to their asthma. There...reactions20comments
My Experience With Asthma And COVIDMy regular readers know I’m a lifetime asthmatic. I am also a respiratory therapist (RT), meaning I work on the front lines...reactions13comments
