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Mold is organic and can grow just about everywhere. It loves to hide in your kitchen. It’s tricky because, unlike most asthma triggers, mold is both an allergen and an...

I live in an area known for wildfires – made worse by decades of drought. In fact, as I write this, it has been 34 days without any rain. The...

Living with asthma can be tough because it can impact your everyday life. Some days may be more challenging than others. On a given day, you may have to manage...

As a former child asthmatic, I understand what it is like to navigate asthma as a child. My parents did a good job despite neither of them having asthma themselves...

I was feeling unsure about my recent asthma control. This was a new experience for me. So much of the focus in my asthma control has been about feeling "good enough."...

Living with asthma and allergies can present a spectrum of challenges ranging from the mildly bothersome to the downright severe. Let's explore the nuances between the irritating and the genuinely...

I have long believed my asthma was under control. However, during a recent appointment with my asthma specialist, my doctor asked, "How often do you use your rescue inhaler?" I...

Editor's Note: Before starting any exercise regimen you should consult your doctor in order to make the best plan for you. Asthma and exercise may not seem like a match...

Allergies and asthma often go hand in hand, and controlling allergies can help control asthma. Collegiate daughter had a miserable year. In fact, last year was the worst she's ever...

I have shared before that I have some significant trouble with my blood sugar when I have to take steroids during an asthma flare. As with many people, steroids make...

Even before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found hacking up a lung an effective way to clear a room. My inner circle is well acquainted with my cough...

Content Note: This article contains themes of depression and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have ever...

Well, COVID-19 finally got me. I am missing my second week of work, and I am miserable. I am juggling doses of my controller inhaler, using my nebulizer for frequent...

I needed a break. So I took one. I have been so overwhelmed the last few months (years) with life, health, and everything else that goes along with being alive...

Now that school is back in session, there is one thing to watch for if you have kids with asthma – the September Asthma Peak Week. It’s the third week...

Asthma and allergy symptoms get worse when triggers stack on each other. In September, especially during Asthma Peak Week, pollens, mold, viruses, and more can cause severe asthma attacks that...

The Breathe Better Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The third week of September is known as "Asthma Peak Week" due to an increase in asthma-related hospitalizations...

Living in a digital era, we have access to a plethora of information. While this opportunity sounds nothing but positive, there are some pros and cons to technology right at...

Alright, here we go, let's chat about pollen and its effects on our good old friend, asthma. Now, I am not here to bore you with all the scientific jargon...

When you live with asthma, it always feels like you are waiting for the next shoe to drop. I have talked before about how I used to be on daily...