Why Is Pollen An Asthma Trigger?What exactly is pollen? According to the Oxford dictionary, pollen is: noun "A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains...reactions6comments
Holiday Gifts That Can Trigger AsthmaHave you ever received a holiday gift that triggered your asthma? We asked our Health Leaders this question and asked them to...reactionscomments
What Was the Best Asthma-Friendly Gift You Have Ever Received?During the holiday season, people may be gathering together or sharing their gratitude for one another with a gift. Sometimes, however, gifts...reactionscomments
Expert Level CompensatorI was recently having a conversation with a friend about what it means to be an “expert level compensator” when it comes...reactions2comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions, like asthma, often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating...reactionscomments
Asthma Support NetworkHaving an asthma support network is effective for feeling in control of my asthma, my emotions, and my self-care. I have had...reactions4comments
Partial Lung Collapse After SurgeryMy college-aged daughter had emergency surgery last month. I knew something was wrong and first took her to urgent care for a...reactions8comments
How and Where Do You Store Your Nebulizer? I do not use my nebulizer as often as I used to. This means my nebulizer and air compressor get stored somewhere...reactions13comments
2 Wrongs and a RightI struggle with anxiety. I was diagnosed with it when I was 14 years old. Add medical trauma on top of that...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
My Experience With SingulairIt’s not always easy to know if a medicine will work for you. Likewise, when you’re using it, it’s not always easy...reactionscomments
Washing It All Out: Embracing a Medication Washout PeriodRinse and repeat was all I could think about. I was nervous about this experience because it meant that I may have...reactionscomments
Asthma Home Visit ProgramsI just gave a presentation at a national conference of allergy and asthma physician assistants (PAs). Many of them were surprised to...reactions11comments
Did Childhood Asthma Mess Up My Adulthood? I was born in 1970. This was a time when there were asthma medicines, but nothing that helped me. So I suffered...reactions7comments
Storing My Refrigerated Asthma MedicationsThere are a few medicines used to treat asthma that need to be stored in the refrigerator. Injectable medications, like Dupixent, Fasenra...reactionscomments
Breathing Through the WinterHow does your asthma hold up in the winter months? For me, I cannot afford to take my eye off the ball...reactions18comments
Why Do My Children Have Less Severe Asthma Than Me?Three out of my four kids have asthma, but their experience with it has been mild and not disruptive to their childhoods...reactions1comment
The Connection Between Hormones and AsthmaEstrogen and testosterone are 2 types of sex hormones. Sex hormones are involved in more than just puberty. They can also affect...reactionscomments
What Was My Biggest Asthma Win?I was recently asked the question: What was my biggest asthma win? I have had this disease for over half a century...reactions18comments
Community Views: Prednisone Side EffectsPrednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the immune system and is used to treat asthma attacks and flare-ups. Although prednisone can help...reactions20comments
