6 Ways You Can Easily Advocate for AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month. It’s that time of year we take extra steps to help get the word out about our disease. Here are six simple things you and...reactions2comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed. Many people with asthma have had someone tell them to “stop overreacting” or “just breathe.” For some reason, not everyone takes asthma seriously. However, asthma is a serious condition...reactionscomments
Exercise AnxietyA friend and I were talking the other day about asthma and exercise. She was telling me how she had pretty bad asthma when she was younger. Now that she...reactionscomments
Raking Leaves: That Spring Job I Do But Probably Shouldn'tI considered hiring it out this year. There is a kid I know who would do it for $20. But after being cooped up inside all winter, it feels nice...reactions2comments
Honey: It Tastes Good, But Can it Benefit Asthma?It’s common to enjoy a dollop of honey in a cup of tea or on top of peanut butter toast, and it’s also becoming a common ingredient in cough drops...reactions1comment
A Saltwater Adventure (Except Not the Fun Kind): On Nasal SprayWhen I was first diagnosed with allergic rhinitis, I hadn’t even realized I was having nasal symptoms. Unlike the date of my asthma diagnosis, which has been burned into my...reactions2comments
What Is Nocturnal Asthma and What Causes It?Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night coughing, unable to slow your breathing, reaching for your inhaler? This happened to me recently. I noticed that I...reactionscomments
Can Asthma and Sleep Apnea Overlap in the Same Person?Editor's note: This article was originally published on our sister site, Sleepapnea.Sleep-Disorders.net by Tamara Sellman. The person with asthma may struggle with breathing throughout the day, only to encounter even...reactions1comment
Is it Asthma? Or Alpha-1?Alpha what? Alpha-1. Never heard of it? Well, most people haven't. I was listening to a presentation at a pre-COVID national asthma conference, and the doctor had a slide titled...reactions8comments
Do You Ever Experience Asthma Forgetfulness?Asthma Forgetfulness. Definition: Experiencing a period where you feel so normal you forget you have asthma. This results in a) partaking in activities that may expose you to your asthma...reactions5comments
Can Tea Help With Asthma Symptoms?Tea is warming, comforting, and soothing...but can it help with asthma symptoms? Many people in the Asthma.net community report that tea is helpful for asthma symptoms that they experience, like...reactions6comments
How Wearing a Mask Actually Helped My BreathingDuring this pandemic, I have heard many people complain about having to wear masks. The usual complaints are that it inhibits the amount of air that they are able to...reactions2comments
More Asthma Chores: Caring For Your Spacer?Despite having a brand new AeroChamber in its box in my room, for some reason, I hit the button on my pharmacy’s website to order a new one that has...reactions2comments
Life With SputumHave you ever stumbled about a picture in your camera reel and thought, "why do I have this?" I was recently looking for a photo I had taken and I...reactions1comment
A Holistic Approach to Living with AsthmaEditor’s Note: This article was written by Dr. Ceaser’s Naturopathic Medicine Clinic on naturopathic medicine— a holistic approach to those living with asthma. The techniques below are not recommended to...reactionscomments
My Anxiety About Moving Into a 120-Year Old HouseMy asthma is well-controlled. What does that mean? It means that I don't require steroids except for when I'm sick or the season change really disrupts my respiratory system. I...reactions5comments
Choosing Summer Activities for Kids With Asthma and AllergiesSeriously, I'm wondering how it is already March! And, though here in Winnipeg we face the possibility of massive snowstorms through April on some occasions, Summer is right around the...reactionscomments
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Why Is This Scented?!When I buy shampoos, lotions, soaps, and detergents, I normally go for unscented or sometimes a more "natural" scent from essential oils. One of my partner's asthma triggers is fragrance...reactions21comments
Empowering Kids to Take Charge of Their AsthmaI have been a respiratory therapist for 17 years. I knew from the time I was a child that this is what I wanted my career and life’s passion to...reactions2comments
