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We bought a house 5 years ago and love it. It is a better layout than our last house and gives us a little more elbow room. The only downside...

I was recently at a virtual event focused around people with severe asthma and treatment options. Over the last several years, more options in the category called "triple therapies" are...

I take back anything bad I said about my new Primary Care Physician (PCP). In past articles, I discussed how my long-time PCP retired. And he referred me to his...

Even for people who have been living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) for years, the condition can present challenges at any time. New questions may arise about diagnosis, treatment, general well-being...

Since becoming an "adult" (in quotations since at this age I still feel very much like a child), I have quickly come to learn asthma is treated much differently outside...

When it comes to the asthma itch, there is one day that stands out in my mind. It was a cool spring day back in 1993. I had just graduated...

In the ongoing saga of my life, my husband is teasing my college-aged daughter. Again. Most dads are experts at telling dad jokes and teasing their kids. My husband could...

As with many in this community, I was diagnosed with asthma at a very young age. My mom said I was diagnosed at the age of 2, but like others...

I have pretty severe asthma. To the point that it is hard not to think about it on a daily basis. I always have some sort of cough and get...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that affects the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that moves food from your mouth to your stomach after you eat. In people with...

After a recent appointment, my heart felt broken. I had lots to be happy about. I was mostly stable, even after a bout with a respiratory infection and a recent...

I learned how to sew well over twenty years ago. I took a sewing class as part of the home-ec rotation when I was in middle school. I still have...

When dealing with chronic conditions like asthma, a buzzword (or phrase) is quality of life. My doctor's appointments have not been unique in this, as we discuss it frequently. Over...

Yes, I should have known better. I went on a trip across the state, and all I brought with me was the following: Yes, this caused me some self-induced anxiety...

Since my kids are all adults and they do not really need anything for Christmas, we decided to take a trip to make memories this year. I mean, they can only...

If I was in a position to spend six months in a warmer climate and then return to my home during the warmer seasons, I would book a plane ticket...

I was scrolling through some asthma topics recently and asthma action plans came up. An asthma action plan is just what it sounds like: instructions to follow when you are...

I have been living with asthma for over 30 years. During this time, I have learned most of what I need to know to manage it effectively. I have identified...

In the past, we have resided in a small city, where fireworks were well-controlled by public services. There would be the occasional rogue cracks of a mine or the sizzles...

In people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), inflammation causes damage to the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. This damage is the result of an...