Ask The Advocates: Remembering To Take Your MedicationCommunity Question: Are there any tips on remembering when to take asthma medication? We asked our advocate team of respiratory therapists and...reactions1comment
Chipmunk Cheeks From a Corticosteroid Inhaler?I am on a Zoom call and am looking at myself on video. Who is that person with the Chipmunk Cheeks?! What...reactions6comments
What Is an Allergic Load?I was listening to a webinar, and I heard the doctor say something about an “allergic load.” What is he talking about?...reactions15comments
Awkward Conversations About AsthmaFor those of you with asthma, you probably know what triggers (or causes) an asthma attack for you. Triggers can be different...reactionscomments
My Thoughts on Allergy Shots for AsthmaI went through allergy shots when I was a kid. If I remember right, I was 10 years old when I was...reactions14comments
How Electronic Messaging Has Improved My Asthma CareFor many years, I could only gaze upon doctors who used technology to communicate with their patients between visits with envy. While...reactions2comments
Keeping Your Asthma Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you or your child has asthma. With organized medical...reactions2comments
More Than Asthma - Chronic Illness BurnoutA few months ago I wrote an article about asthma burnout - tiring of the day-in and day-out of caring for this...reactions5comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Exercise Immunology As an exercise science nerd, I am very excited about the field of exercise immunology. You may be asking yourself what exercise immunology...reactionscomments
Have You Experienced Asthma While On Vacation? I Have!As a kid, I had some harrowing asthma experiences during vacations. I can remember at least five times mom and dad had...reactions5comments
1984: The Best Year Of My LifeI watched the movie Wonder Woman 1984 with a friend. After watching it, my friend and I discussed it. I said it...reactions1comment
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s ConfidenceI always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I...reactionscomments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?Everyone deserves time and space to take care of themselves. Self-care is important, especially for those living with chronic conditions such as...reactionscomments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental HealthMental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their...reactions1comment
Self-Care Does Not Mean SelfishThere is a new buzzword I keep hearing – "self-care." When my doctor wants me to focus more energy on preventing illness...reactionscomments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer SeasonMy asthma has not been great for ages, and I really need to book an appointment to see my doctor. We have...reactions1comment
Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone I Have Cats!Four years ago I bought a new home. I made sure the home I purchased was asthma- and allergy-proof. It has all-wood...reactions3comments
All the Allergy Tests: For Asthma and BeyondBack in September, my asthma specialist and I decided it was time to do allergy tests again. It had been 10 or...reactionscomments
Have I Got Eosinophilic Asthma?I have always considered myself a chronic asthmatic. My lungs have been under strain since I was a baby. I grew up...reactions4comments
