Understanding Air Quality: What is PM10?Unlike VOCs and PM2.5 which I was only 99% clueless about, I can provide little pre-knowledge on the subject of particulate matter...reactionscomments
Moving to a New Climate With AsthmaIn just a few short weeks my family and I will be moving across the country. My husband and I have lived...reactionscomments
"So, I Have Asthma?"The way you are told about an asthma diagnosis can dictate your outlook on your disease. In my experience, this can either...reactions3comments
Asthma in Transition, Staying with Your ChangesAs more research is being done to understand different types of phenotypes, endotype, and genotypes that researchers are currently investigating, I find...reactionscomments
C-c-c-cold Olympic Athletes and AsthmaI'm watching the Olympics from my warm, cozy home and am wondering..... how can the Olympic athletes compete in the freezing cold...reactionscomments
Can we PLEASE stop COPD shaming?When asthma and COPD come up in the same conversation, I’ve often heard “I didn’t cause my disease” spill out the mouth of...reactionscomments
Asthma Signs vs. SymptomsA lot of times people get confused when differentiating between signs and symptoms. There is a difference and I wanted to take...reactions2comments
New Years Resolution ChallengeI'll be the first to admit I'm not a fan of New Years resolutions. While they can be amazing for so many...reactionscomments
“She Can’t Run The Mile”One of my earliest childhood memories attending public school is standing inside with my fifth-grade teacher on a hot day in May...reactions6comments
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
10 Tips For Obtaining Good Asthma ControlWhile there is no cure for asthma, it can be controlled. This means that asthma episodes can be prevented, or at least...reactionscomments
The Moving DilemmaMoving is no fun! Packing is really no fun, especially with asthma. So, I reported on the "Renting Dilemma." I gave up...reactions5comments
Genetics and Asthma: A Brief SummaryPhysicians have long been perplexed by this disease we call asthma. What’s the root cause? Why do some have it worse than...reactionscomments
Take a Deep Breath: MeditationFor a variety of emotional, spiritual, and other reasons I've recently taken up a meditation practice. I've been doing an introductory mindfulness...reactionscomments
The Adventure of Starting a New Treatment Plan for AsthmaSevere asthma treatment can be absolutely frustrating at times. Recently, I have needed to make an adjustment in my treatment, as my...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
"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
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
Common Asthma Triggers: AllergensIf you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen can occur for various reasons. This is one reason it is so important...reactionscomments
Differences Between an Asthma and COPD DiagnosisCOPD and asthma are both obstructive lung diseases. Classic symptoms of both are shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The path...reactionscomments
