A Guide to Asthma Accommodations for College StudentsI never really thought of my asthma as a disability during my time at university. Although asthma caused me trouble a time...reactions2comments
Where Is My Asthma Now?In 1970, I was born with asthma. If someone asks me how my asthma is these days, the honest answer is simple:...reactionscomments
Understanding Postnasal Drip with Allergic AsthmaAs I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing. If you have...reactions14comments
Practical Tips for Remembering Your Asthma MedicationRemembering to take medication can be tricky, especially if you are new to a chronic illness like asthma. Furthermore, the more treatment...reactions8comments
How Asthma Made Me Who I Am TodayI don’t remember a moment when I suddenly realized asthma was shaping my life. It just did. My mom tells me that...reactions3comments
How to Use a Neti Pot for Asthma and Allergy ReliefIf you are familiar with the world of alternative and complementary medicine, you may have heard of a neti pot. A neti...reactions2comments
Managing Asthma With a Team of DoctorsThere are some people with asthma whose illness is pretty straightforward to treat. Perhaps your primary care doctor can manage your disease...reactionscomments
Services You Can Get Through TelehealthTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Self-Advocacy: Skills for KidsWhen I worked in a school-aged daycare centre, I regularly cared for kids with asthma. Though their asthma was rarely on the...reactionscomments
Where to Find Telehealth ServicesIt can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactions1comment
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactions1comment
Understanding Fragrance-Induced Asthma TriggersI sat at a local roaster, indulging in some fresh coffee. I enjoyed the smell of chocolate and freshly roasted coffee cooling...reactions30comments
Flovent Inhaler DiscontinuedFlovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, 2 common inhaler medicines to treat asthma, are discontinued. According to its manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), beginning in...reactions16comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Asthma?We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their asthma diagnosis or maybe are just finding our...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed? What I Wish I Would Have Known24 years ago, our lives changed forever when my then 5-year-old was hospitalized for “breathing problems.” The respiratory therapist in the pediatrics...reactions1comment
Carpet and Asthma: What’s The Deal?For years, we were told not to have carpet. We were told that wood flooring, tile, or linoleum was better for managing...reactions20comments
Tips for Buying the Best Mattress for Asthma and AllergiesConfession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken extras from my family, slept on weird futons, or moved into...reactions10comments
Navigating a Surprise Asthma Attack While DrivingWell, it's only been 20 years since my 3 kids and I were diagnosed with asthma, but asthma still surprises me. Sigh...reactions16comments
