Post Asthma Attack EuphoriaSo you can’t breathe. You’re miserable. You’re panicky. You’re sitting on the edge of the bed all frogged up after an asthma...reactions5comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't WorkHave you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll...reactions10comments
Fear-Induced AsthmaThere are many things that can trigger asthma. We all have different things that send us into an immediate flare-up. Just like...reactions2comments
Inhaler Float Test?!I was on a call with a group of nurses, and we were talking about the details of a new Stock Inhaler...reactions6comments
Why--and When--Should I Premedicate?Premedicating is a topic I thought I’d written a lot about. It actually turns out it is a topic I’ve written a lot...reactionscomments
Oh Hey, Winter AsthmaOh hey, winter. I did not miss you. It is only December. This either means Winnipeg will have a very long winter...reactions1comment
Some Information on Asthma SpacersAs asthmatics, we know that we experience asthma in our own unique way. We each have different triggers, symptoms, and even medications...reactions5comments
Asthma Sometimes Presents With Atypical SymptomsSome asthmatics do not present with typical asthma symptoms. This is something we realize in this community. But what do researchers have...reactions46comments
Asthma and DepressionDepression is a sensitive subject that often feels taboo for those who need to talk about it most. The irony is, that...reactionscomments
Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?I feel like “volatile organic compound” could be a good band name. That’s about all I know about them—I’m aware they’re more...reactions2comments
Advocating for Kids in the HospitalThis week, my friend had a not so great experience at the ER with her disabled daughter. Even though my friend is...reactionscomments
Restarting Your Workout Plan After An Asthma FlareI like working out. I ride the bike, treadmill, and lift some weights. I have a nice program that I do. I...reactions10comments
Allergic To Cat Dander? We Have News For You!As an asthma educator, I have people ask me if they can have a cat if they have asthma. Well, it's not...reactions6comments
A Camping With Asthma We Will Go!For my birthday this year, I wanted to go camping to really enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. Still being relatively...reactions3comments
Random Warning Stickers (Part 2) - Medication Storage TemperatureBack in January, I wrote part one of this now apparently a series, May Experience: Random Warning Stickers. Well, we are back...reactions1comment
Collapsed Lungs (Pneumothorax)One of the most terrifying experiences that I have endured, as an asthmatic, was a collapsed lung. A collapsed lung or, ‘pneumothorax'...reactionscomments
The Familiar Asthma CoughTimes of exacerbation or worsening asthma truly sucks. This summer, I had a loss of asthma control, this was likely due to...reactions15comments
Wait, Is This An Asthma Attack?Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait -...reactions12comments
Is Your Asthma Causing Lung Sounds?Medical professionals often use words that the general public doesn’t understand. Words that have become second nature to us sound like complete...reactions41comments
Looking Inside: Lung Imaging and Bronchoscopy for AsthmaMy severe asthma journey took on many wild twists and tales. Receiving and asthma diagnosis was an adventure, and there were a lot...reactions3comments
