Itchy Chin And Neck: What’s The Deal?Do you experience an itchy chin and neck prior to or during asthma attacks? If so, you may not be alone. In...reactions24comments
Dreaming On SingulairRecently, I’ve been having rather vivid dreams. I wake up and can remember them with clarity but I don’t remember many of...reactions19comments
Itchy Lung: What’s The Deal?Sometimes it feels like I have itchy lungs, but this doesn’t happen with all asthma attacks. It’s sort of a “sometimes” symptom...reactions25comments
Empowering Your Children With Asthma: Teach Them What They Need to KnowAs a parent of a child who has asthma, it's important to teach your child about his or her disease. When kids...reactionscomments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactionscomments
The False Security of Using a SpacerMany of us with asthma use a spacer with our inhalers, with the assumption that the spacer ensures we get the full...reactions3comments
Side Effects: Dealing With CavitiesI had no idea asthma medicine may cause cavities. That is, until a couple years ago when I read Dia's post, "Dental...reactions6comments
Asthma Lexicon: The Color Of SputumSo, you are producing sputum, often called mucus. When you do this, you should look at it. I know, it’s gross! Still...reactions6comments
Did You Know That Asthma is a Disability?When I was asked recently, "Is asthma a disability?", I didn't expect to find out the answer is yes. I mean, I've...reactions3comments
Obstructive VS Restrictive Lung Diseases (Where Does Asthma Fit In?)If you do a Google search you’ll learn there are two categories of lung diseases. They are obstructive and restrictive. So, what...reactionscomments
Atypical AsthmaWhether you are new to the asthma world or a seasoned veteran, you may have heard the phrase “atypical asthma” used here...reactions14comments
Managing Asthma Through the WinterIf you have allergic asthma, you might think the winter would be your best season. No pollen in the air and the...reactionscomments
Essential Oils For Asthma: Separating Myth From FactHave you ever wished for a "more natural approach" to treating your child's or your own asthma than potentially harmful man-made medications?...reactions4comments
Ragweed Allergies and Asthma: Beware of This Common SweetenerMy friend Lynne recently posted on Facebook that she found herself having significant allergy symptoms after consuming protein shakes sweetened with stevia...reactions6comments
What Are Mediators Of Inflammation? Part 1Asthma is an "Abnormal Immune Response." Your immune cells recognize one of your asthma triggers and immediately releases chemicals. Many of the...reactions2comments
A Yearly (?) Occurrence: Replacing Your SpacerI know, I know, I know. That’s my thought on the maintenance of spacers or valved holding chambers. Also, technically speaking they’re...reactionscomments
The Late Phase Asthma AttackEarlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized to...reactionscomments
The King of Rescue Inhalers: Part 2Earlier I explained how I was the King of Rescue Inhalers. Here’s how I discovered how this was not so true. That...reactionscomments
Moving to a Drier Climate to Improve Asthma? Look out for Valley FeverOne of the questions I get asked often in my work is “Will moving to another state help my asthma?” The answer...reactionscomments
Links Between Dehydration And AsthmaDehydration is not typically listed as an asthma trigger. But, based on my own experience, I am convinced there is a link...reactions7comments
