COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here...reactions1comment
Intriguing Facets of AsthmaBuckle up and have inhalers at the ready – it's time to dive into the delightfully unusual world of asthma! We're about...reactionscomments
ComparisonGrowing up, I always wanted to be just like my older sister. She was thinner than me, more athletic than me, and...reactionscomments
Don't Miss It: Recognizing Asthma in Kids and Adults with Communication ChallengesA few years ago, the mom of a young woman I had provided respite care for off and on texted me with...reactionscomments
Potential Links Between Hypertension And AsthmaI have dealt with asthma my entire life and also have high blood pressure. Of course, these are two different diseases with...reactions11comments
How to Tell If It's Asthma or AnxietyAt my last job, I managed multiple webinars every month. After each webinar, I would carefully comb through the comments and suggestions...reactions15comments
Asthma Decisions: Should I or Shouldn't I?As a seasoned asthmatic, there are moments when tough decisions become inevitable. It is a contemplation that goes something like this: "Should...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of an InhalerGreetings, humans! I am your trusty inhaler, affectionately known in these parts as Al Buterol. Though my owner, John, occasionally opts for...reactionscomments
RSV in the NewsAs the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactionscomments
The Power of a StickerIf you have been following me for any length of time, you probably know that I have multiple health issues, many of...reactionscomments
Medication OverstockI seem to have quite the stash of maintenance inhalers. I don’t always remember to take it, as I have noted many...reactions12comments
Back at the Fitness CenterI go to the fitness center on a regular basis – when I am healthy, that is. I go Monday through Saturday...reactionscomments
The Wrong Way vs. the Right Way to Accommodate My Asthma TriggerI was exposed to the same asthma trigger in two different settings. Below is the story of how differently the situations were...reactionscomments
Perfume Allergies in the WorkplaceI’m sure you have that one person you work with, or maybe a family member or friend, that drenches themselves in some...reactions7comments
Winter Emergencies and AsthmaWinter is nearly upon us, so I thought now would be a great time to share with you some of the ways...reactions9comments
4 Nebulizer Tips Worth SharingSo, you have a Nebulizer System. One of the main reasons you have it is to inhale medicine to help you breathe...reactions2comments
Asthma Subgroups: GERD AsthmaWay back in 1985, when I was a fifteen-year-old asthmatic with high risk asthma, I underwent testing to see if I had...reactions8comments
The Effects of Coffee on AsthmaI rarely ever drank coffee until I was 40. Then, for some inexplicable reason, I became a coffee fiend, drinking 6-7 cups...reactions21comments
How Do You Describe Your Cough?I was at a recent follow-up appointment trying to find relief for an especially challenging cough. A medical professional recently asked me...reactions7comments
Different Diagnostic Tests for AsthmaDiagnosing asthma is a process that involves several steps. First, your healthcare provider will ask you to describe all of your symptoms...reactionscomments
