Let’s Talk Asthma GuidelinesA few years ago, I wrote “10 Best Asthma Discoveries Of All Time.” Number six on that list was the creation of...reactions2comments
Politics Stressing You Out And Causing Asthma Attacks?When I was growing up, I was taught to avoid talking about politics and religion. Especially at family dinners. This past year...reactionscomments
Asthma WinsSometimes life just feels turbulent--and our asthma journey can feel that way as well. In a recent sit down with my specialist...reactions1comment
Should I Have Houseplants if I Have Asthma?The only houseplant I own is not even a plant, exactly. It’s a cactus; her name is Marge because, when I got...reactions15comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
My Asthma And Its PlaymatesHere I am on what feels like the billionth day of quarantine. Unfortunately for me, even if COVID-19 weren't invading our lives...reactionscomments
The Potential Dangers Of Liquid Nitrogen On AsthmaNitrogen is one of the most abundant gases on the planet, and it can be used for both medical purposes and preserving...reactionscomments
New Asthma Research As patients, sometimes it can feel like medicine moves too slow. We depend on new treatments, better medications and superior understandings to...reactions1comment
Cold Temperatures Triggering Your Asthma?Brrr! I'm looking out my office window at beautiful snow-covered mountains. And my lungs are fine - as long as I am...reactions7comments
Community Views: Lifestyle Adjustments After An Asthma DiagnosisAfter being diagnosed with asthma, there are several lifestyle changes many asthmatics make in order to avoid attacks and flare-ups. Living with...reactions6comments
Coping With Medication-Induced Muscle CrampsI’m fortunate that most of my medications don’t generally cause side effects. Aside from occasional bouts of tachycardia (high heart rate) or...reactions98comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactionscomments
Understanding TSLP in Asthma“Give me a T!” “Give me an S!” “Give me an L!” “Give me a P!” What does that give you? TSLP!...reactions1comment
Assuming Will Never Make Your Symptoms Go Away!“ASSUME. Making an ass out of u and me.” A teacher once wrote that on the chalkboard. He said we are all...reactionscomments
The Pros And Cons Of Not Getting Sick in 2020As I write this, it is 12/28/2020, meaning there 4 days left in this year. As I looked back on this year...reactions2comments
Hi, It’s Your Asthma, Are You Listening?Have you ever noticed that no matter how well your asthma is controlled it can come up and hit you very unexpectedly...reactions1comment
Lung Exercises For People With AsthmaIt’s a known fact that when you want to improve muscle strength, exercising the target muscles consistently can build muscle mass. The...reactions1comment
Hospital Bag At The Ready!When I was pregnant, one of the best pieces of advice I received was to make sure to have my hospital bag...reactions4comments
Does Your Skin Color Affect An Oxygen Monitor?As an asthma nerd, I am always trying keep up on the latest happenings in the asthma world. Even after 21 years...reactions3comments
Asthma and Art A friend of mine once told me, “...we live to experience art.”; a phrase that has stuck with me through many phases...reactions11comments
