Adults Have Asthma, Too!Since becoming an "adult" (in quotations since at this age I still feel very much like a child), I have quickly come to learn asthma is treated much differently outside... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Experience With Asthma ItchWhen it comes to the asthma itch, there is one day that stands out in my mind. It was a cool spring day back in 1993. I had just graduated... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Avoiding Thrush: Swish and SpitIn the ongoing saga of my life, my husband is teasing my college-aged daughter. Again. Most dads are experts at telling dad jokes and teasing their kids. My husband could... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Two Ways Having Childhood-Onset Asthma Affects My Adult LifeAs with many in this community, I was diagnosed with asthma at a very young age. My mom said I was diagnosed at the age of 2, but like others... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Welcome ReprieveI have pretty severe asthma. To the point that it is hard not to think about it on a daily basis. I always have some sort of cough and get... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Do Nothing and Live With It": Confronting New Normals of Living with Severe AsthmaAfter a recent appointment, my heart felt broken. I had lots to be happy about. I was mostly stable, even after a bout with a respiratory infection and a recent... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
"Fast is Slow, Slow is Fast"I learned how to sew well over twenty years ago. I took a sewing class as part of the home-ec rotation when I was in middle school. I still have... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Quality of Life (In a Different Sense)When dealing with chronic conditions like asthma, a buzzword (or phrase) is quality of life. My doctor's appointments have not been unique in this, as we discuss it frequently. Over... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ever Poorly Plan a Trip Away From Home? Yes, I should have known better. I went on a trip across the state, and all I brought with me was the following: Yes, this caused me some self-induced anxiety... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Special Effect Fog Causing an Asthma AttackSince my kids are all adults and they do not really need anything for Christmas, we decided to take a trip to make memories this year. I mean, they can only... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!If I was in a position to spend six months in a warmer climate and then return to my home during the warmer seasons, I would book a plane ticket... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Asthma Action Plan Is... In My Head?I was scrolling through some asthma topics recently and asthma action plans came up. An asthma action plan is just what it sounds like: instructions to follow when you are... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma FearsI have been living with asthma for over 30 years. During this time, I have learned most of what I need to know to manage it effectively. I have identified... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A New Year, What a Hazard: A Few Tips on Fireworks and AsthmaIn the past, we have resided in a small city, where fireworks were well-controlled by public services. There would be the occasional rogue cracks of a mine or the sizzles... By Rebecca C6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Just Get Some Sleep?I don't know about you, but I'm tired. It could be the whole college student thing or maybe living with chronic illnesses, but I could use some good, solid sleep... By Corinne Dilger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Changing My Asthma Action PlanMy pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, and I came up with an asthma action plan many years ago. It’s fairly straightforward— if there’s an uptick in my symptoms and I... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Cold Air and Asthma“Every mile is two in winter”- George Herbert This morning the outside temperature here was negative 5 degrees Celcius. I woke up extremely wheezy. Not struggling to breathe or anything... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Dealing with a Lack of Empathy at a Follow-Up AppointmentWhere was the empathy? I left a recent appointment thinking about this very question. I was completely bewildered by this. I have had peaks and valleys of understanding with this... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Asthma GrumpinessIn an earlier post, I talked about Asthma Happiness. I wrote about all the asthma-related things that make me happy. Here I would like to talk about asthma grumpiness or the... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments68 comments
Community Views: Asthma and ComorbiditiesPeople with asthma frequently live with other illnesses as well. These are called comorbidities. Doctors use the term comorbidity to describe a condition that occurs at the same time as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments