Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental HealthMental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their struggles with depression, addiction, and other struggles, and... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer SeasonMy asthma has not been great for ages, and I really need to book an appointment to see my doctor. We have experienced a very long winter here in the... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone I Have Cats!Four years ago I bought a new home. I made sure the home I purchased was asthma- and allergy-proof. It has all-wood floors and air conditioning. No dogs. No cats... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
All the Allergy Tests: For Asthma and BeyondBack in September, my asthma specialist and I decided it was time to do allergy tests again. It had been 10 or 12 years since my last tests were done... By Kerri MacKay5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than My AsthmaI have written several posts over the past few years regarding my asthma comorbidities...and how the list seems to keep growing. Over the past few months, I have finally started... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Have I Got Eosinophilic Asthma?I have always considered myself a chronic asthmatic. My lungs have been under strain since I was a baby. I grew up sleeping in oxygen tents, using nebulizers, and all... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Parallels of Severe Asthma and (Apparently) Chronic PainFor more than a year and a half, I have had what is apparently, as I have been told, chronic pelvic pain. Just like shortness of breath—or dyspnea, the subjective... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Rotating Injectable MedicationsOver the last few years, I have been prescribed some different injectable medicines. I have never been afraid of needles, they just do not really bother me, so giving myself... By Christy Amos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do Asthma Triggers Change Over Time?As a teenager, I got together with a bunch of fellow asthmatic teenagers. This was back in 1985, during my stay at an asthma hospital. I was a patient there... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More Than My AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month 2023! We know that living with asthma and managing symptoms can be exhausting, especially when contending with other health conditions at the same time. Our... By Asthma.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What We Put Up With to Have a PetYears ago, the neighbor’s cats decided to move in with us. Tabby and Siamese figured out that we were suckers. We made the mistake of leaving the front door open... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Paying to BreatheOne of our community members commented: “What frustrates me the most is paying to breathe.” And I have to say I agree with this. It is very frustrating when you... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions, like asthma, often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be frequent side effects too. That is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience With Allergy Shots for AsthmaAs a kid, I endured at least 5 years of allergy shots. I started when I was 10 years old in 1980. Every Tuesday, Mom drove me to my doctor’s... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Doing Hard Things: Patient MotivationI was recently surprised by a question that I was asked: “What motivates you as a patient?" It happened during a routine follow-up and I have to admit that for... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Re-Infection From an IllnessI wrote an article about how I am afraid of getting sick. Because when I get sick, my body is like “I got you! Let’s Go Big or Go Home!"... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sometimes You Just Have to Stop and Enjoy What You HaveYou would be amazed if you could see my workstation this morning. I am sitting on a bench at Stearn’s Park in Ludington, Michigan. The lake is very calm this... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Sugar Issues with SteroidsIt is no secret that steroids can wreak havoc on our bodies. I have been on and off of them for years. Sometimes my tapers drag on for months because... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can Someone PLEASE Just Put a Darn Dose Counter on ALL of My Inhalers?At 12:10 am, I send the following text to Dia: "Omg I’ve had a cough/super mild shortness of breath for like...2.5 days... Guess who just realized her Qvar sounded like... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Useless Facts About My AsthmaI was diagnosed in 1972. I was 2 years old. That’s a useless fact I suppose you could go without hearing. Still, it’s relevant to me. I feel now that... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments