Exercising While Managing AsthmaIt’s a scary thought, isn’t it? Thinking about getting back into exercise when you haven’t done it for so long because your...reactions6comments
Am I Overreacting?I was listening to a frustrated mom in my Asthma Home Visit Program. Her child had been very sick and had symptoms...reactions3comments
Community Views: Breo Ellipta ExperiencesBreo Ellipta is a combination inhaler of 2 drugs used as an asthma treatment for those whose asthma is not well controlled...reactions4comments
Oral Thrush and Inhalers: What You Should KnowI get along really well with my primary healthcare provider, and most of our visits are light and filled with laughter. But...reactions4comments
30 Asthma-Related Things I Am Thankful ForDisclaimer (Updated July 25, 2022 - 3:40 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions5comments
How To Not Be Overbearing Towards Someone With Asthma"You sound bad, I think you should use your inhaler." Has a loved one, friend, or possibly a coworker said these words...reactions10comments
Community Views: Asthma-Friendly ExercisesFinding activities that do not make our asthma symptoms worse can be hard, especially for those living with exercise-induced asthma. Although it...reactions22comments
What is Caregiver Burnout?I think most of us are feeling burned out now. I mean...we're still in a pandemic that has changed jobs, homes, schools...reactionscomments
You Sound Like Darth VaderKids can be cruel, but they can also be utterly hilarious. I remember getting called nicknames at school as well as at...reactions1comment
Combining Households and Pets: Can My Asthma Handle It?Recently, my partner and I made a huge decision - we moved in together, after four years of dating. I feel ready...reactions1comment
What Is An ENT? We often talk about asthma specialists on this site. The two most common types of asthma specialists noted are allergists and pulmonologists...reactions2comments
As The Seasons ChangeIt’s the time of year when the temperatures start to drop and there is that telltale crisp feeling in the morning air...reactionscomments
Community Views: Prednisone Side EffectsPrednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the immune system and is used to treat asthma attacks and flare-ups. Although prednisone can help...reactions13comments
How I Accidentally Got a Second OpinionI cannot count how many helpful articles I have read that suggest “get a second opinion!” Yeah, right. So...I should take time...reactions9comments
Living With Asthma, New FrontiersWhat does living well with asthma mean to you? I have been struggling with what living well with asthma means to me...reactions2comments
Nice Work, Allergy Aware Bake Sale Lady!Sometimes, people with asthma also have food allergies. I don’t have food allergies, but I try to be as allergy-aware as possible...reactionscomments
Are You A Gallant Asthmatic? The perfect asthmatic is flawless. In the past, I have called this person "The Gallant Asthmatic." If there was such an asthmatic...reactions6comments
Compelling Reasons for Other People to Quit FragrancesIf you live with asthma, then there is a good chance that certain scents or fragrances bother you. For some, fragrance can...reactions16comments
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
Meeting My New DoctorI thought it would take a long time to find a new family doctor. Following some chronically busy line phone calls and...reactionscomments
