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We recently asked the community what type of content they wanted to see more of on our Facebook page and website. There were a variety of responses (thank you!) and...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Both of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle son said, "There goes my eating cough again."...

One of the keys to managing asthma is reducing or avoiding contact with our triggers. Identifying the triggers that make our asthma worse is the first step in reducing them...

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Asthma is not a one-size-fits-all disease. Not all asthma is the same. What sets my asthma off might not bother yours at all. We are all unique--and so is our...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Moving is no fun! Packing is really no fun, especially with asthma. So, I reported on the "Renting Dilemma." I gave up on renting and moved on to the "Looking...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Who knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and I likely should have cut the potato smaller...

If you are hip to the world of alternative and complementary medicine, you may have heard of a neti pot. A neti pot originates from the ancient Indian healing system...

Spring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice but to stay home. We aren’t usually told...

Warm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my reasons for wanting to share my experiences as...

Allergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a common allergen is not often discussed, which most...

My partner, who has asthma, decided that he wanted to incorporate more cardio into his workout routine. He decided that he would incorporate running, walking, and hiking into his workout...

As part of my health coverage through my job, I have access to a toll-free health advocate line. If I have questions about my insurance coverage or an explanation of...

Nothing goes together quite like asthma and allergies. It’s like peanut butter and jelly, but terrible and unenjoyable. If you are reading this and have asthma, it is likely that...

So, many of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Like millions of others, I decided I better lose some weight. That should bode well for better asthma control. So, how’s that...