Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Do Scare Tactics Work for Asthma?Have you ever been to the doctor and heard them say things that are meant to "scare" you into changing your lifestyle?...reactions26comments
Asthma-Friendly Home DecorAfter doing a deep clean on our house and specifically our bedroom, I realized the space I share with my partner was...reactionscomments
How Does One "Get" Asthma?Have you ever been diagnosed with something and wondered: "How did I get that?!" For acute illnesses (those of short duration), the culprit...reactions3comments
Cinnamon and AsthmaDoes anyone remember the cinnamon challenge? If you don't, that's probably a good thing! This silly challenge was a social media sensation...reactions9comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!Disclaimer (Updated July 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions25comments
Community Views: The Lesser-Known Side Effects of AsthmaWhen most people think about asthma, they think about asthma attacks and inhalers. However, this diagnosis is so much more than that...reactions7comments
Planting Seeds: Getting What You Want From Your DoctorI hope my doctor doesn’t read this. As of this writing, he has no idea I am an asthma advocate. I don’t...reactions5comments
Old Med That is New to MeMy asthma is in the severe persistent category. I’ve been in this category for almost a decade. I was first diagnosed with...reactions13comments
Wearing a Mask For Outdoor Asthma TriggersI don't know about you, but it seems that every time I reach into a pocket, purse, backpack, or glove compartment of...reactions7comments
Community Views: My Most Annoying Asthma SymptomThere is no easy part of living with asthma. For many people, asthma is something they deal with every day. It shows...reactions8comments
Steroids, Salt, and My Delectable Moon FaceOne of the worst things about spending my whole life taking steroids is managing the side effects. It has been nothing short...reactions7comments
Welcome to Summer... with Asthma!Summer is upon us! For many of us, Summer can be one of our worst asthma seasons. Personally, it comes second to...reactionscomments
My Subjective AsthmaSometimes it feels like my asthma is completely subjective. While I have an objective diagnosis of asthma since infancy, it has become...reactions6comments
Here Comes the Heat and Asthma Attacks!Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola...reactions28comments
Should I Have Allergy Tests Done (Again)?Many of us have allergy tests done early in our asthma journey. I'm hitting ten or more years now since my last...reactions3comments
Community Views: Combating Oral ThrushThrush (also known as Candida) is a fungus that commonly causes white spots on several parts of the body, including the tongue...reactions7comments
Summer Recreation For AsthmaticsI am currently in the midst of a stay-at-home vacation (staycation). I got a bunch of cleaning done around my house. Then...reactions2comments
Feeling "Meh"Have you been on a treatment regimen that you thought was going to work well? Everyone (care team, family, and your peeps)...reactions1comment
Preclinical Trials for a New Asthma VaccineAs we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma...reactions4comments