Histamines in Our Health FoodsFor most of my life, I was taking a cocktail of antihistamines and allergy medications to control my asthma. My allergies were...reactionscomments
Asthma GadgetsIt's no secret that we live in an age where people like gadgets, the kind that are both electrical and non electrical...reactions2comments
Responding to Unsolicited Asthma AdviceOn Friday night I was sitting at home, minding my own business and probably reading something in the Heather Wells series of books...reactions3comments
Asthma In My FamilySo, I had really bad asthma as a kid, back in the 1970s and 80s. I was the only one in my...reactions14comments
Do Your Seasonal Allergies Get Worse in Summer?I consider summer to be my second-worst asthma season (after winter) due to the heat and humidity. However, a family friend recently...reactions4comments
Asthma Inhalers For Cats and Dogs?! YepYep, not kidding. I was recently shopping for a new spacer for my inhaler, and my search showed spacers for cats and...reactions3comments
A Little Flu History: Why We Take It So Seriously“I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I opened up the window and in flew Enza.” That’s an old nursery...reactionscomments
To Sleep Perchance to DreamSo in my last piece I broached the subject that sleep may have a positive effect on asthma. If the theories are...reactionscomments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal AsthmaNocturnal asthma is an asthma subgroup. It affects up to 75% of asthmatics. It’s definitely not a new subgroup, as even ancient...reactionscomments
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
Decisions, Decisions, DecisionsThe time was quickly approaching, I was coming to the end of my clinical study and the many questions of what is...reactionscomments
I've Got Allergic Asthma - Now What?!?!Maybe the itches and wheezes are new or maybe you join me in getting a new label for old symptoms. Hopefully your...reactions4comments
An Asthma Journal & Why You Need OneEver since I was a child I have kept a journal. Writing and being able to get my feelings down on paper...reactionscomments
When friends have your back before you realize it!As asthma comes in all kinds of different forms, sometimes, I forget that some of my friends with asthma actually have asthma...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
Asthma Subgroups: Th2 Dominant AsthmaAbout 10% of the world’s population has a diagnosis of asthma. This means they have asthma genes. And these asthma genes are activated...reactions5comments
Finding Your People (for Kids): Asthma PalsIn May and June, I was a part of the Asthma Society of Canada’s initial launch of an asthma peer support program...reactionscomments
Common Fall Allergies Many People With Asthma ExperienceI was just chatting with a neighbor about allergies and asthma, and he asked, "What's the worst time of year for you...reactions6comments
Remembering Your MedicationsAs a person with asthma who also has ADHD, I am probably the best/worst person to give advice about how to take...reactions2comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't WorkHave you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll...reactions10comments
