Second (and Third...and Fourth...) OpinionsMy asthma journey has been quite the adventure. Though I was not diagnosed until a little over five years ago, my lungs...reactions32comments
Limitations on Driving With Asthma?I was annoyed when I opened my mailbox and had a letter from my state’s Driver’s License Division. I know what you...reactions19comments
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
Mindful Breathing Makes Me AnxiousLike many people during the pandemic, I turned to Zoom for connecting with family, enjoying virtual knitting meetups, and starting a new...reactions14comments
The Good DoctorFinding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with...reactionscomments
Quercetin and AsthmaWalking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise...reactions4comments
Six Month Follow-Up Appointment TimeHave you ever had one of those appointments that completely slips your mind till it is just a matter of days away?...reactionscomments
Here’s What I Expect From My Asthma DoctorsI have always had good luck with asthma doctors. As I live in a smaller town, specialists like allergists and pulmonologists are...reactions17comments
How to Eat an ElephantAsthma is just one of many chronic illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis. I will not bore you with...reactionscomments
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
Nasal PolypsI recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with...reactionscomments
4 Signs for When to Fire Your DoctorYou are the boss. So if your doctor is not meeting your needs, it may be time to move on. It may...reactionscomments
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to SchoolWhen my middle son was in 2nd grade, we struggled to control his asthma. He had been hospitalized a few times over...reactionscomments
Chasing My BaselineI was sick in early December. The usual, it starts as a sudden tightness in my chest, and the next thing I...reactionscomments
Temperatures and Asthma TemperamentLiving in Southern Indiana, I am no stranger to weather changes. Earlier this spring, all in the course of a week we...reactionscomments
My Dysfunctional Way Of Remembering To Take My MedicineI am 51 years old. I have had this disease all my life. And, yet, I continue to have a dysfunctional system...reactions19comments
New Inhaler AdventureIt is always a win when I have an interesting follow-up appointment. I have to admit that I was just not “feeling...reactions5comments
Pandemic Proved: We Can Be Productive Working From HomeSince being diagnosed with asthma in 1993, I have been asking for reasonable accommodations at work. Like so many others with asthma...reactionscomments
Life as an Asthma MomI often look back and wonder how differently life would be if my family didn’t have allergies and asthma. Our family of...reactionscomments
My Take on the Long-Term Side Effects of InhalersI have a hypothesis about the long-term side effects of taking albuterol inhalers. I'm not going to use science here. I'm simply going...reactions7comments
