Taking Emergency Meds to the White HouseI was flying to Washington, DC, (again) for work. My family often joins me every May as advocates from all over the...reactions6comments
Did I Miss the Instructions? Navigating Appointments That Are TwistyThis time of year always brings a new crop of fellows and residents to my severe asthma clinic. It is an interesting...reactions3comments
I Got a PortI have been toying with the idea of getting a port for a few years. If you do not know what a...reactionscomments
Ways I Enjoy Backyard Fires as a Person with AsthmaContent Disclaimer: The following article is the account of one Asthma.net patient leader's personal experience and includes the tips he follows to...reactions25comments
Out of Stock - But Not Out of LuckEverything seems to be in shortage post-pandemic, and asthma medications are definitely not exempt from that! I have had my fair share...reactions7comments
Asking Questions in the HospitalMy friend has a son who is battling cancer, and she often posts updates for friends and family. She shared 1 experience...reactionscomments
My Latest Pulmonary Function TestsThe last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have...reactionscomments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky PerfumeI am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going...reactions7comments
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma TriggersMost recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality...reactions15comments
Keeping an Optimistic OutlookA cold always poses a challenge for my asthma and my most recent encounter caused my asthma to become all wacky. It...reactionscomments
Coping with a New Asthma DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis of asthma can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactionscomments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? I have this uncanny ability to smell asthma triggers. Anytime I walk into a room, I can smell if there is something...reactions51comments
Asthma ProdromeAside from asthma, I have struggled with severe migraines since I was a teenager. They are debilitating to the point that I...reactions2comments
The Emotional Toll of Being a CaregiverIf I only knew what I was getting myself into when I had my first child 32 years ago... I tried to...reactionscomments
Getting the Right CareLiving life as an asthma patient is a way of life. It is all I have ever known. I was diagnosed at...reactions2comments
My (Almost) Clinical Trial ExperienceFor the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air QualityOver the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
Asthma at Pride: Festivals, Outdoor Events... and BelongingThe first weekend in June I went to Pride Winnipeg for the first time, and my first time at a pride festival!...reactionscomments
Finding Connections in Waiting Room CI was recently in a waiting room for a respirology follow-up appointment for my severe asthma and I came across a wonderful...reactionscomments
How Asthma Has Affected My Body ImageGrowing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer...reactions4comments
