Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe AsthmaI LOVE the outdoors. I have since I was a little girl. I spent a lot of time outside playing sports for...reactions5comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning SuppliesI love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
Asthma is NOT All in Your Head!One of the most frustrating things an asthmatic might be told is “it’s all in your head.” Nothing is more demeaning than...reactions13comments
Adding to the DiagramRecently at an appointment, I was discussing my phenotype with my respirologist, and he mentioned my key tissues and, as usual, that...reactionscomments
Asthma Lexicon: Metered Dose InhalerFor most of us, having inhalers is an integral part of our lives. Personally, I’ve had inhalers since 1980. If you’re a...reactions3comments
How to Keep Children With Asthma Healthy at HalloweenHalloween can be a fun time when you have children. Pumpkins, costumes, parties, decorations and trick-or-treating can bring the season to life...reactionscomments
Retreats and AsthmaRecently, I attended a women's conference in a neighboring state. I was very excited to go, as women's conferences and retreats are...reactions1comment
How I Avoid Those Pesky Dust Mites And Have My HobbyHave allergic asthma like me? Then there’s a good probability you’re allergic to dust mites like me. Those little critters live among...reactions5comments
Asthma Lexicon: Sputum Terms To KnowSo, this is kind of a gross topic. But, when you have asthma, it’s good to know about asthma sputum. What you’re...reactions4comments
Life Post Clinical TrialI always find that when a clinical trial that I have participated in ends, that it is somewhat bittersweet. In some respects...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Remind People You Have AsthmaI have allergies and asthma. I had it horribly bad as a kid. Mom sat with me hundreds of times in doctor’s...reactions7comments
Gym Class, Fall Sports, and AsthmaAs I’m getting back into the swing of things for Fall, I’ve been emailing parents of the kids I coach and texting...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
Wandering into a Flu ShotNot quite literally, I mean. I didn’t literally walk straight into a hypodermic needle of dead flu virus and just happen to...reactions1comment
Reading the Fine PrintI am not new to the clinical trial experience and I am a huge advocate for patients getting involved in research. I...reactionscomments
What is Sensitization?Previously I explained how asthma is the result of an abnormal immune response. In this post, I aim to delve a little...reactionscomments
Mom GuiltOh, boy was I guilty of this! Should we continue our career? Or stay home with the kids? Why can't I keep...reactionscomments
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Asthma: Is There a Link?Recently, a friend asked if I was aware of a link between asthma and iron deficiency. I told her it sounded like...reactions2comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of AsthmaI’m just going to say it- asthma can be completely and utterly overwhelming at times. Regardless if you are newly diagnosed or...reactions13comments
Poor Air Quality and Asthma: Part 1Here in Manitoba, we are fortunate to enjoy good air quality most of the year. Winnipeg, as a “small big city”, doesn’t...reactionscomments
