Articles

Xolair 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...

Did 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...

When 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...

Some 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...

My regular readers know I’m a lifetime asthmatic. I am also a respiratory therapist (RT), meaning I work on the front lines during this COVID Pandemic. It was quite nerve-wracking...

It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? Thinking about getting back into exercise when you haven’t done it for so long because your asthma wouldn’t allow you to? With some grit...

I was listening to a frustrated mom in my Asthma Home Visit Program. Her child had been very sick and had symptoms of an asthma emergency.  She had recorded her...

Breo Ellipta is a combination inhaler of 2 drugs used as an asthma treatment for those whose asthma is not well controlled by an inhaled corticosteroid alone. Breo comes in...

I get along really well with my primary healthcare provider, and most of our visits are light and filled with laughter. But there’s one part of my annual wellness exam...

Disclaimer (Updated July 25, 2022 - 3:40 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It has this warning because it...

"You sound bad, I think you should use your inhaler." Has a loved one, friend, or possibly a coworker said these words to you before? You know it is coming...

“Breathing Through A Straw,” “Breathless,” “Catching My Breath,” and “Fish Out of Water” were among the many title suggestions from the community in response to a prompt about naming a...

Finding activities that do not make our asthma symptoms worse can be hard, especially for those living with exercise-induced asthma. Although it may take some time to find the right...

I think most of us are feeling burned out now. I mean...we're still in a pandemic that has changed jobs, homes, schools, and families. But I’m talking about a different...

Kids can be cruel, but they can also be utterly hilarious. I remember getting called nicknames at school as well as at home. I, personally, never found any of the...

Recently, my partner and I made a huge decision - we moved in together, after four years of dating. I feel ready emotionally and spiritually, but the uncertainty revolves around...

We often talk about asthma specialists on this site. The two most common types of asthma specialists noted are allergists and pulmonologists. Yet, another type of asthma specialist is an...

It’s the time of year when the temperatures start to drop and there is that telltale crisp feeling in the morning air. The leaves start to change and before you...

Prednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the immune system and is used to treat asthma attacks and flare-ups. Although prednisone can help keep our asthma under control when it starts...

I cannot count how many helpful articles I have read that suggest “get a second opinion!” Yeah, right. So...I should take time off work, drive an hour to the doctor’s...