A Pithy History Of AllergiesSo many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said...reactions7comments
Kids with Food Allergies: Being Aware... with CompassionOn the last day of April, I coached my last Special Olympics practice — the end of a six-year-era. In lieu of...reactionscomments
My Latest Pulmonary Function TestsThe last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have...reactionscomments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky PerfumeI am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going...reactions7comments
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma TriggersMost recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality...reactions15comments
Keeping an Optimistic OutlookA cold always poses a challenge for my asthma and my most recent encounter caused my asthma to become all wacky. It...reactionscomments
Coping with a New Asthma DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis of asthma can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactionscomments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? I have this uncanny ability to smell asthma triggers. Anytime I walk into a room, I can smell if there is something...reactions51comments
Asthma ProdromeAside from asthma, I have struggled with severe migraines since I was a teenager. They are debilitating to the point that I...reactions2comments
Getting the Right CareLiving life as an asthma patient is a way of life. It is all I have ever known. I was diagnosed at...reactions2comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and NextSpring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice...reactions3comments
I’m a Hugger, but Not LatelyI’m a hugger. I always have been. I love to give hugs and get hugs. There is something about an embrace that...reactions2comments
Dogs Heal In More Ways Than OneDogs heal in more ways than one. Two and half years ago, I received a Facebook message from a friend; a six-month-old...reactionscomments
Making My Open Enrollment Choice'Tis the season, for email or letters from Human Resources or Insurance Companies. Perhaps almost nothing is changing for your insurance in...reactionscomments
Direct Primary CareEditor's Note: Insights for this article were from a discussion with Dr. O'Boyle, Family Medicine M.D., and were combined with the thoughts...reactions2comments
Be an Asthma Friendly Secret SantaEarlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Better Asthma ControlAsthma control is a key goal for people who have asthma. Not keeping this chronic condition under control can result in serious...reactionscomments
Advocating for Food AllergiesI was lucky enough to be invited to a conference sponsored by the Food Allergy Collaborative. They had invited patients to give...reactions3comments
My (Almost) Clinical Trial ExperienceFor the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air QualityOver the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
