Living

Some asthmatics do not present with typical asthma symptoms. This is something we realize in this community. But what do researchers have to say about this topic? Have they studied...

Depression is a sensitive subject that often feels taboo for those who need to talk about it most. The irony is, that it's more common than we would like to...

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 commonly known as VOCs (not as cool for...

This week, my friend had a not so great experience at the ER with her disabled daughter. Even though my friend is a hospital employee and knows how things work...

I like working out. I ride the bike, treadmill, and lift some weights. I have a nice program that I do. I know I’m not the lone asthmatic to do...

As an asthma educator, I have people ask me if they can have a cat if they have asthma. Well, it's not up to me to tell people what to...

For my birthday this year, I wanted to go camping to really enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. Still being relatively new (two years) living in the Midwest where...

Back in January, I wrote part one of this now apparently a series, May Experience: Random Warning Stickers. Well, we are back my friends, because perhaps I have a winner...

One of the most terrifying experiences that I have endured, as an asthmatic, was a collapsed lung. A collapsed lung or, ‘pneumothorax' is something that we are more at risk...

Times of exacerbation or worsening asthma truly sucks. This summer, I had a loss of asthma control, this was likely due to my current treatment no longer being effective and...

Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait - could I still recognize all the signs? It...

Medical professionals often use words that the general public doesn’t understand. Words that have become second nature to us sound like complete gibberish to others. You have more than likely...

My severe asthma journey took on many wild twists and tales. Receiving and asthma diagnosis was an adventure, and there were a lot of diagnostics that went into it. I specifically...

I sat, indulging in some fresh coffee at a local roaster; the smell of chocolate, and freshly roasted coffee cooling in the ocean breeze. As I worked away on my...

It can sometimes be hard to navigate a traditional work environment, whatever that may be for you, with asthma or other chronic illnesses. While this article may resonate more with...

Before I began dating someone with asthma, I did not have much experience with it. I knew a few people in elementary school who had it, and one of my...

Yoga can be a wonderful way to connect to your body and breath. Since I started practicing yoga, I have lessened my anxiety and become strongly connected to my body...

What do you think of when you hear the word “steroids?” For people without lung disease or breathing difficulties they more than likely think of anabolic steroids which are the...

Many people with asthma use nebulizers. Along with inhalers, they are a viable way of inhaling respiratory medicines. Unlike in the past, there are many types of nebulizers to choose...

I was just chatting with a neighbor about allergies and asthma, and he asked, "What's the worst time of year for you with allergies?" My answer was, "Uhhhh... all year...