Should I Push Through or Rest with Asthma?I feel like my brain and body are always playing tug-of-war. My brain says things like, “Keep going, you can do it!”...reactionscomments
Did I Miss the Instructions? Navigating Appointments That Are TwistyThis time of year always brings a new crop of fellows and residents to my severe asthma clinic. It is an interesting...reactions3comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
For Those With Asthma, What Is Normal Breathing?Asthma is usually characterized by coughing, sometimes wheezing, and often shortness of breath. Many people with asthma are used to having difficulty...reactions6comments
Community Views: Frequent Nighttime Asthma SymptomsAsthma symptoms can pop up at any place and at any time of the day. Sleep disturbances are common in those living...reactions2comments
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Asthma: Is There a Link?Recently, a friend asked if I was aware of a link between asthma and iron deficiency. I told her it sounded like...reactions2comments
Asthma Funk, When Long Term Medication Use Gets You DownToday is one of those days, I am in a bit of an asthma funk. While taking my morning asthma medication, I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Asthma Awareness Month 2023: More Than My AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month 2023! We know that living with asthma and managing symptoms can be exhausting, especially when contending with...reactionscomments
6 Signs of Severe Asthma in Infants and Small ChildrenA problem with infants and small children is they can’t speak for themselves. They feel asthma symptoms, but they can’t tell you...reactionscomments
The Impact of Wildfires on People with AsthmaWhat makes its way into the air we breathe concerns most, if not all of us. Airborne viruses that cause illness remain...reactionscomments
Asthma and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung DiseaseAs of 2021, more than 86,000 people in the United States are likely living with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Plus, the...reactions18comments
Asthma, Allergies, and Migraines: What is the Connection?If you have asthma, you may likely experience some allergies as well. Seven in 10 people who have asthma have at least...reactions1comment
Asthma Inhalers and Dental HealthIf you were asked to make a list of the people on your asthma healthcare team, it might include your family doctor...reactions24comments
Ways I Enjoy Backyard Fires as a Person with AsthmaContent Disclaimer: The following article is the account of one Asthma.net patient leader's personal experience and includes the tips he follows to...reactions25comments
I Got a PortI have been toying with the idea of getting a port for a few years. If you do not know what a...reactionscomments
Asthma Diagnosis: A Tricky Journey?Getting an asthma diagnosis can sometimes be tricky and take a while and multiple doctors to ascertain. Our 2018 Asthma in America...reactions1comment
Describing Asthma in One WordAs part of Asthma in America 2017 survey, we asked those who live with asthma one word they would use to describe...reactionscomments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Asthma CaregiverBeing a caregiver to your loved one living with asthma comes with its own set of challenges. One could be a parent...reactions2comments
