My Experience with Tapering Prednisone A few years ago I went to the emergency room for an asthma attack. The ER physician gave me a shot of the steroid Solu-Medrol. Then he prescribed for me... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
A Case of the What-IfsI recently experienced a case of the what-ifs. I am experiencing one of those phases in life where these are truly weird times. It feels like everyone is getting COVID-19... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Asthma Attacks In Relation to the COVID-19 PandemicIf you have asthma, you probably have many questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. You may wonder if you are more likely to get sick from COVID-19 or have a worse... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Treatment Changes and Self-CompassionWe have all been there: Just when I thought my asthma was under control, I need a little bit of help. But, this time, I’m not going to be too... By Samantha Costa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
When the Pharmacy's Phone is Broken...and What to Do About ItHere's a new one: The pharmacy's phone was broken. Like, I dialed the number multiple times and my iPhone just went beep-beep and said USER BUSY. I don't actually need... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Join Our Team of Advocates!Would you like to share your experience with asthma and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate team and... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coughing My Way Into 2022!As the winter spell continues, it is more important than ever, that I continue with all my health routines. Recently, I received my booster jab to ward off the new... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Developing New Food AllergiesI am hooked on a podcast, "Chasing Life," with Sanjay Gupta. It talks about different medical problems that are a little mysterious. I was listening to 1 episode about food... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Links Between Asthma and Lung Cancer: The Topic We Like To AvoidA friend once asked me: “Are there some topics you avoid writing about?” And my answer was a quick “Yep!” “Can you name one?” She said, “I’m just curious.” I... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Asthma Self-Care PracticesAt the start of a new year, people often reflect on the year past and set goals or intentions for the year to come. People can sometimes center these intentions... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Love Letter To AsthmaDear Asthma, I know we have been together for over four decades now, and I know this may be quite hard to hear, but I feel now is the right... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cutting Visits Short Due to AsthmaWhen my partner and I go to someone's house for the first time, we never know what we might encounter. Air fresheners? Scented candles? Heavily-perfumed people? Cigarettes? Cats? When we... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
My Experience: Hair Loss and a BiologicMy hair has always been of bit wild, thick, curly, and I swear with a mind of its own. In connecting with some other asthmatics, I had heard that the... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Juggling the Pharmacy StuffNone of my asthma inhalers "align" anymore - never mind my other prescriptions. One is 2 puffs a day and has 60 puffs, one is 3 puffs a day and... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Asthmatic Christmas StorySeveral holiday seasons ago I wrote an article about a terrible asthma episode I had while traveling to Michigan to be with family for Christmas. It was a really difficult... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Discovery of Biomarker May Change COPD and Asthma Diagnosis and TreatmentNew research shows that a tiny molecule could help doctors and scientists figure out who is at risk of a chronic lung illness. It may also lead to better treatments... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Xolair ExperiencesXolair is an asthma biologic given by injection. It is prescribed for people with uncontrolled moderate to severe allergic asthma. It can also be used to treat people affected by... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When a Follow-Up Appointment Leaves You Feeling UnsureDid you ever have one of those appointments where you just were not sure what to feel and then when you left you were having all the feelings afterward? This... By Dia SWS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Swapping ChoresWhen my kids were first diagnosed with asthma almost 22 years ago, it was a steep learning curve for us. We had no idea about all of the environmental triggers... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stuffy Nose, Eye Infections and AsthmaSome people who have asthma may notice that they also have other issues that could possibly be related to their asthma. There can be some other abnormalities that occur alongside... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments