Is Asthma a Visible or Invisible Disease?I have been asked many times if asthma is a visible or invisible disease. The answer is technically both. In most aspects...reactions2comments
Protesting With AsthmaIn the United States, we live in a country where we reserve the constitutional right to freely protest; an incredibly powerful and...reactionscomments
Asthma In My FamilySo, I had really bad asthma as a kid, back in the 1970s and 80s. I was the only one in my...reactions14comments
Buying an Asthma and Allergy-Friendly MattressConfession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken an extra one from my family, slept on weird futons, or...reactions6comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal AsthmaNocturnal asthma is an asthma subgroup. It affects up to 75% of asthmatics. It’s definitely not a new subgroup, as even ancient...reactionscomments
“She Can’t Run The Mile”One of my earliest childhood memories attending public school is standing inside with my fifth-grade teacher on a hot day in May...reactions6comments
My First Urgent Care Visit for Asthma(-ish)Figuring out when to seek professional assistance is one of those conundrums of chronic illnesses like asthma. After increasing shortness of breath...reactions7comments
"What's Your Personal Best on Your Peak Flow? Hmmm?""What's your personal best on your peak flow? Hmmm?" This was the start of a conversation I overheard between my older son...reactions17comments
The Emotional Asthma MaskLet’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with...reactions17comments
Postnasal Drip and AsthmaAs I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing, and if you...reactions14comments
My Allergy-Proof HouseWhen I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50...reactions10comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactions1comment
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
Personal Asthma TestDo you have an activity that tests your asthma or that you may use as a gauge for how you are doing?...reactions3comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Moving With Asthma: Part IISo, let’s begin where I left off with "The Moving Dilemma," which was about the impact of packing on asthma. Today I’d...reactions3comments
5 Reasons Why People Don't Take Asthma SeriouslyWe recently asked the community what type of content they wanted to see more of on our Facebook page and website. There...reactions2comments
Services You Can Get Through TelehealthTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
There's My "Eating Cough" AgainBoth of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle...reactions14comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: The KitchenOne of the keys to managing asthma is reducing or avoiding contact with our triggers. Identifying the triggers that make our asthma...reactions10comments
