I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's VisitFor two years, I was seeing an asthma and allergy specialist. He came highly recommended after I had a serious asthma attack that required an emergency room visit. I liked... By Ms. Al VeoliBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Animation Video: Spring TriggersSpring can be a beautiful time of the year. Flowers blooming, temperatures rising... but it is also a time that includes many asthma triggers. We asked our Facebook community members... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Would You Do With One Day Free of Asthma?If you could be free of asthma for one day, what would you do? Would you do things that normally trigger your asthma? Would you still do the exact same... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Awareness Month: The Asthma ContinuumAsthma takes on many forms. There is a continuum of asthma diagnoses and severity based on symptoms and the treatment needed to control them. Be sure to check out this... By Christy AmosBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Advocates: Why Is It Important to Recognize Asthma Awareness Month?May is Asthma Awareness Month! Being a community called Asthma.net, you could guess that we are prepared and excited to recognize this month so we bring awareness to this chronic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Enter to Win: Asthma Awareness Month 2022 GiveawayThis Asthma Awareness Month, we are giving away the ultimate package! Prioritizing asthma care and treatment is so important, and we want to offer you all the tools to do... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!To quote Rex from the movie Toy Story, "Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!" Parenthood. It can be a long-awaited time for many of us - but it can also... By Andrea M Jensen, CHES (R), AE-CBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Head for the Mountains Kid!For as long as I can remember I have had wonderful and amazing doctors that have taken care of me over the years. I have said before that I was... By Peter BuntingBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Tell Me About Your PhenotypeI was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been enthusiastically cheering them on as they try to... By Dia SWSBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Art of Learning if a Medicine is WorkingEver wonder if an asthma medicine is working for you? This was the topic of a discussion I had today with an asthmatic coworker. We concluded that the best way... By John Bottrell, RRTBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: The New NormalAfter walking into a store recently, my partner and I were assaulted by the fumes of strong chemical cleaners. Since we started in-store shopping after the pandemic, this seems to... By Ashlen WilderBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Asthma?22 years ago today, our lives changed forever. My middle son was 5 at the time, and he was sick with a cold (again). He seemed really pale, listless, and... By Andrea M Jensen, CHES (R), AE-CBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s GoingWhen I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of control. I was taking two daily controller medicines:... By Ms. Al VeoliBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Another A+ for Dr. Smartypants: An Awesome Asthma Clinic VisitI had my biannual asthma clinic appointment yesterday. They are always pretty good, and I have been reflecting a lot lately on how excellent my entire care team is right... By Kerri MacKayBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Tips for Improving Your Self-Advocacy SkillsYou know yourself and your asthma best. So there is no better person to advocate for you than you. By communicating with doctors, all of us develop some self-advocacy skills... By John Bottrell, RRTBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
No Great Love StoryIn my second year in college, I dated someone from my hometown. We kept in touch casually, visiting each other once every month or so. We would order in or... By Rebecca CBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma Support NetworkHaving an asthma support network is effective for feeling in control of my asthma, my emotions, and my self-care. I have had asthma my entire life, beginning as an infant... By Linda FoyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Possibility of Dupixent: My Initial ThoughtsI have thought for a few years now that the biologic drug, Dupixent, could possibly be the gold standard medication. Especially for sufferers of atopic dermatitis. I know this because... By Peter BuntingBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely hate. Steroids are an obvious first, but for... By Christy AmosBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
