Mold and AsthmaI was finishing up a yoga class and was completely relaxed. Then the instructor turned on the sound of a babbling stream, followed by bird sounds. When I heard the... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Insurance WoesContrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some versions of Pharmacare programs. You can read an... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Give Us a Break, 2022! We are heading swiftly through March and 2022 is not showing any signs of slowing down. To be frank, I did not envisage 2022 being such a poor start for... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Top 3 Asthma TriggersWhat are your worst asthma triggers? For me, this has changed over the years. As it stands right now, these are my 3 worst asthma triggers. It was a toss-up... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments100 comments
What Is Power Posing?Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands on hips, chin raised to the sky... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Environmental Factors That Affect AsthmaThere are so many potential asthma triggers out there, and everyone has different ones! Some people really suffer during certain seasons when specific pollen is in the air, and others... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma, can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma since birth, decided he wanted to attend a... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Can Moms Hold Down a Job if They Have Chronically Sick Kids?Now before anyone complains, I know that other family members can be caregivers. I am speaking from our family's experience over the last 22 years. Recently, I was at an... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Let the Asthma Win!There are several things people with asthma can do to lead a healthy and full life. There is no doubt that living with asthma can be extremely debilitating, but it... By Peter Bunting3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Cope With Asthma, How About You?Mom had hypertension. Aunt Gay had diabetes. And I had asthma. One day we were sitting at the kitchen table. And a question arose: "Which one of our diseases is... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Newest Research Links Asthma to Circadian RhythmsAll living things possess a body “rhythm” that coordinates in some way with the planet’s light-dark cycles. For humans, it’s the circadian rhythm, a deep internal process tied to organ... By TKSellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Meet Our Moderators!You may have noticed our Asthma.net team members sometimes answer you after you leave a comment on our Facebook page or under the articles published here. You may also have... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
No Pets Allowed!I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of two. My parents realized that it was probably not a good idea to have our pet dog around me, and so... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Bubble: Why Lockdown Life Has Probably Been Easier on My AsthmaWhen I saw my asthma specialist about six months into the pandemic, we talked about how the incidence of colds and flu had gone down in places with a Summer... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Dysfunctional Way Of Remembering To Take My MedicineI am 51 years old. I have had this disease all my life. And, yet, I continue to have a dysfunctional system for organizing and remembering to take my medicine... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Olympic Athletes and AsthmaI am watching the U.S. Figure Skating Championship on TV. This competition decides who gets to represent the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. I was an ice skater back in... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It Takes a Village: My Care Team is My Best AssetDoctor-patient relationships have always been interesting experiences for me. They have been a mixed bag; some have been good, others have not been as good. I have also had some... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Changing Plans When One's Asthma is Not CooperatingMy partner and I live a very active lifestyle: we rock climb, play tennis, go on hikes, and love to travel. He has lived with asthma since birth and has... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forgetting My Winter CoughAround Christmas, I got a cough. I did not think much of it at first, as I have had a cough for thirteen years now. But days went on and... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments