How Do Viruses Cause/Trigger Asthma?It has now been established that viruses trigger asthma attacks, and they also cause new-onset asthma. They even have their own asthma...reactions10comments
RSV: Who Is REALLY at Risk?It is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season (again). I was just listening to a podcast called "Incubation," and the doctor said she...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory InfectionsWhen it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactions7comments
Asthma Trigger Investigation: What's Hiding In Your Bathroom?Identifying and reducing your asthma triggers are important steps to managing your asthma. Along with the right medication, trigger reduction can go...reactions7comments
What is Allergic Asthma?The most common subtype of asthma is allergic asthma or extrinsic asthma. Having this means you have a double whammy of allergies...reactions2comments
Asthma Subgroups: What Is Persistent Eosinophilic Asthma?Another rare subgroup of asthma, along with neutrophilic asthma, is persistent eosinophilic asthma. It’s a subgroup of asthma usually diagnosed in adulthood...reactions18comments
What's the Difference Between Albuterol and Xopenex?Although I ended up not going to medical school, I took many pre-med classes in college. I took everything from anatomy and...reactions9comments
Is Drinking Coffee Good or Bad for Asthma?As we wake in the morning, one of the first things we streamline to in the morning is coffee. That invigorating elixir...reactions7comments
Smoothies: Refreshing, or an Asthma Trigger?The Hubster and I stopped for a bite to eat at a sandwich shop, and I couldn’t resist their special - a...reactionscomments
Community Views: Strange Symptoms of AsthmaLiving with asthma means regularly struggling to breathe easily. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing are common symptoms. Asthma can come...reactionscomments
Here Comes the Heat and Asthma Attacks!Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola...reactions28comments
Losing My Voice to AsthmaSo asthma never fails to surprise me. The latest “fun” with asthma is that I now lose my voice when I have...reactions25comments
What Are Your Asthma Inhaler Preferences?Many people living with asthma use inhalers for short- and long-term asthma treatment. Inhalers are not a one-size-fits-all treatment option for asthma...reactions10comments
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
A Fight for DupixentI have struggled with asthma since I was in high school, but for the last decade or so, my asthma has become...reactions18comments
Sleep Apnea: The Diagnosis I Ignored for 10 YearsAlmost 10 years ago, my dentist, of all people, suggested I might have sleep apnea. He even arranged a sleep study, but...reactions29comments
My Experiment With Dietary SupplementsMost Western doctors do not traditionally prescribe dietary supplements. This is despite some evidence that they may benefit those of us with...reactions11comments
Ways to Support Someone You Love to Quit SmokingAt the 2022 Grammy Awards, singer/songwriter Bruno Mars lit a cigarette on stage while accepting his award. I knew Bruno smoked. His...reactions1comment
Growing Up With Asthma in the 1970s and 1980s: Part 2Editor's Note: This is a 2-part series. Read part 1 here. I have now lived with asthma for 50 years. And I...reactions2comments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with asthma often have a lengthy...reactionscomments
