The Surprising History of Smoking for AsthmaFor most of history, asthmatics inhaled smoke. Do you believe it? It's true. This was the only means of inhaling asthma medicines...reactions3comments
Asthma Home Visit ProgramsDid you know that some states in the U.S. have asthma home visit programs? They allow health educators and community health workers...reactionscomments
8 Asthma Remedies You May RememberListed here are old asthma treatments from the 20th century. Most of these were top-line asthma medicines at one time. Most are...reactions106comments
Give Your Asthma Action Plan a Tune Up!An asthma action plan is an asthmatics best friend. It is an essential tool that every asthmatic should have, no matter how...reactionscomments
For Those With Asthma, What Is Normal Breathing?Asthma is usually characterized by coughing, sometimes wheezing, and often shortness of breath. Many people with asthma are used to having difficulty...reactions6comments
On the Hill Again: Advocating to Lawmakers in a Different CountryThis April/May, I embarked on what I called the “Tour de Chaos”. Three states, California on the West Coast to a Santa...reactionscomments
Exploring Patients Included ConferencesHave you heard of the Patients Included charter and designation for conferences? Patients Included is a minimum standard for conferences of what...reactionscomments
We Aren’t Superman After a Flare-up!An asthma flare-up is no joke. It takes A LOT out of anyone. When we are struggling to breathe, every inch of...reactions10comments
Buteyko Breathing: Can It Really Help People With Asthma?Have you ever wondered if just learning to "breathe better" might help with your asthma? Or if it might at least be...reactions6comments
My Experience With TheophyllineI was first introduced to theophylline in 1976. My memory of it was a horrible tasting pink syrup. Mom stored it in...reactions10comments
Is There a Stigma Associated With Asthma?I recently spotted a post asking if the "stigma of asthma" still exists, as it did during the poster's childhood in the...reactions3comments
Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Asthma?We decided to ask our advocates a series of questions we found popular amongst our community members. One question, in particular, is...reactions2comments
Striking Out on Having an InhalerHalfway to the south end of the city, I did a habitual check for an inhaler. Jeans = fake pockets. Hoodie =...reactionscomments
Doing Patients Included Conferences RightOf the conferences I have been to with Patients Included designation for conferences, there are some that have stood out above others...reactionscomments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to KnowIf you have asthma, it's important to recognize that it could kill you. This is true whether you have mild intermittent asthma...reactionscomments
Ten More Things Not To Say To Someone Living With AsthmaTwo years ago I wrote a post titled, “Things not to say to someone with asthma.” That post was well received by...reactions35comments
When You're With Your People, They Don't Ask QuestionsIn the Loews hotel lobby in Philadelphia, I had a realization. I was surrounded by five other health advocates and a bunch...reactions2comments
Tackling Asthma-Related Stress Head-onLet’s be honest here: having asthma can be stressful. There’s that whole not being able to breathe right thing, which is stressful...reactionscomments
1st Time With a Kid in The Hospital?Life doesn't always go as planned. Especially when you have asthma. Or kids with asthma. As a mom to 3 grown children...reactionscomments
Allergies and Asthma: What Is The Connection?We often talk about allergies and asthma in the same breath, but the truth is, they're not always connected. Still, about 60%...reactionscomments
