Fatigue and Asthma: My ExperienceThe staff at Asthma.net recently completed a survey with people who have asthma called Asthma In America. It examined a number of...reactions13comments
Stuck in the YellowI have written all about asthma action plans in the past and really stressed their importance. If you are unfamiliar with what...reactions2comments
What's All This Asthma Stuff? Part 2Part 1 of "What's all this asthma stuff?" talked about metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers and spacers. Today we're going to...reactionscomments
Silent Asthma: What You Need to KnowWe had a request from our readers for more information about "silent asthma." I was not real familiar with that term, so...reactions40comments
Smoothies: Refreshing, or an Asthma Trigger?The Hubster and I stopped for a bite to eat at a sandwich shop, and I couldn’t resist their special - a...reactionscomments
Triggered by my TriggersAn asthma trigger is anything that causes your asthma to act up. There are many different things that can be considered an...reactionscomments
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst NightmareNow that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when...reactions20comments
A Paper-Chase for PatientsA glossy insert slides out of the Weekend USA Today as I opened it to skim the news and lifestyle sections on...reactions1comment
Seven (Plus!) Quick Physical Activity Ideas You Can Do Right NowEven though I know it makes me feel good, and even though I have an entire degree in the subject, exercise is...reactionscomments
Why Do Only Some People Get Asthma?The question of all questions. Why is it that only some people develop asthma and allergies? Why don’t we all develop these...reactionscomments
Didn’t You Know Your Severity?The other day I was in the online patient portal for my primary care physician (PCP). I was scheduling an appointment with...reactionscomments
"Half of This, Half of That"“The work of being a patient can be a fulfilling part of a person’s life. There are the small triumphs of figuring...reactionscomments
Do Swimming Pools Trigger Asthma?Most people spend time in or around chlorinated swimming pools during summer. It’s like a modern staple of vacations and warm summer...reactionscomments
Public Health - Helping When Doctors Run Out of Time!I work in the field of public health, but most people have no idea what that means - or what we do...reactions2comments
Stress & Asthma -- What's the Connection?Has anyone ever told you -- or at least hinted -- that your asthma is "all in your head?" Luckily, this doesn't...reactionscomments
Two weeks on the road: Airport Security and NEXUS/TSA Pre-CheckIt’s June 1, and I haven’t spent more than two weeks at home since the beginning of March. The longest span I...reactionscomments
Those Dog-Gone Allergies Are BackSo, I’m sitting on my porch. I can hear the chirping of birds. I watch as two squirrels chase each other. Wait!...reactionscomments
Is Swimming Beneficial To Asthmatics?Swimming has long been recommended for kids with exercise-induced asthma (EIA). It was recognized as an ideal way for them to stay...reactions6comments
What Does "Reversible" Mean When It Comes to Asthma?So, you often hear that asthma is reversible. What does this mean anyway? Here’s what to know. No. There is no cure...reactions1comment
On the Move: Neighborhood "Walkability" and Asthma RiskRecently, my aunt was looking to purchase a new home. Some real estate sites featured this thing called a “Walk Score”, comprised...reactionscomments
