Should I Push Through or Rest with Asthma?I feel like my brain and body are always playing tug-of-war. My brain says things like, “Keep going, you can do it!” and “Just push through!” or “You’ll feel better... By Lorene Alba, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Friendships: High school, University, and BeyondWhen I was diagnosed with asthma in grade 11 I had several friends who also had asthma. While our asthma was different (I would later learn I had severe asthma... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 United States visit our reps on Capitol Hill... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Did I Miss the Instructions? Navigating Appointments That Are TwistyThis time of year always brings a new crop of fellows and residents to my severe asthma clinic. It is an interesting time of year, as they are ripe with... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Got a PortI have been toying with the idea of getting a port for a few years. If you do not know what a port is, it is an implanted device that... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways I Enjoy Backyard Fires as a Person with AsthmaContent Disclaimer: The following article is the account of one Asthma.net patient leader's personal experience and includes the tips he follows to participate as safely as possible in this activity... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Out of Stock - But Not Out of LuckEverything seems to be in shortage post-pandemic, and asthma medications are definitely not exempt from that! I have had my fair share of inability to access my medications, from insurance... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asking Questions in the HospitalMy friend has a son who is battling cancer, and she often posts updates for friends and family. She shared 1 experience this week about her son being given the... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Latest Pulmonary Function TestsThe last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have asthma, you have probably done them before. They... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky PerfumeI am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going to leave on time. This should be a... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma TriggersMost recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality expert, Anthony Melchiorri, goes to hotels that are... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Keeping an Optimistic OutlookA cold always poses a challenge for my asthma and my most recent encounter caused my asthma to become all wacky. It seems like my most bothersome symptoms had returned... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Biologics, and Can They Be Used to Treat Asthma?Biologic drugs are protein-based medical therapies, which are made from living cells. Biologic drugs can come from human, animal, or bacterial cells.1 Biologic treatments include:1 For the most part, the... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with a New Asthma DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis of asthma can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? I have this uncanny ability to smell asthma triggers. Anytime I walk into a room, I can smell if there is something in there that might trigger my asthma. In... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Asthma ProdromeAside from asthma, I have struggled with severe migraines since I was a teenager. They are debilitating to the point that I sometimes have to be admitted to the hospital... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Emotional Toll of Being a CaregiverIf I only knew what I was getting myself into when I had my first child 32 years ago... I tried to prepare to be a good parent. I read... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting the Right CareLiving life as an asthma patient is a way of life. It is all I have ever known. I was diagnosed at around 2 years old. Good management and care... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My (Almost) Clinical Trial ExperienceFor the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had tried every single asthma medication on the market... By Corinne Dilger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments