Tips for Buying the Best Mattress for Asthma and AllergiesConfession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken extras from my family, slept on weird futons, or moved into...reactions10comments
Navigating a Surprise Asthma Attack While DrivingWell, it's only been 20 years since my 3 kids and I were diagnosed with asthma, but asthma still surprises me. Sigh...reactions16comments
Asthma Treatment DecisionsI have always found that my asthma never presented easy answers; however, I was surprised to be facing asthma treatment decisions after...reactionscomments
How Does Asthma Affect Black Americans?Studies show that non-Hispanic Black Americans and those with Puerto Rican ancestry have asthma most often. There are also differences in how...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk SymptomsI have written in the past more times than I can count about how asthma is not a “one-size-fits-all” disease. There is...reactions45comments
What Does Good Asthma Control Feel Like?We all know what poor asthma control feels like. But what about good asthma control? What does THAT feel like? Good asthma...reactionscomments
10 Tips for an Asthma-Friendly Holiday SeasonIs this your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your 50th holiday...reactionscomments
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Why I ContributeWarm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my...reactions3comments
What's in Your Asthma Toolbox?This is a question I get asked quite frequently: What’s in your asthma toolbox? People ask me what I recommend that they...reactions8comments
Do Asthma Triggers Change Over Time?As a teenager, I got together with a bunch of fellow asthmatic teenagers. This was back in 1985, during my stay at...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma ControlTrigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with...reactionscomments
Teaching Kids to Manage Their Own AsthmaI have friends with little kids who tell me that I’m lucky that my kids are adults now. They tell me it...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Being a CaregiverIf I only knew what I was getting myself into when I had my first child 32 years ago... I tried to...reactionscomments
Don’t Give Up on Asthma Control!Asthma control. 2 words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics, but...reactions17comments
What Scares Me Most About This Coming WinterI have controlled asthma for the most part. Symptoms, I feel, are generally mild and easily controlled. The one exception is when...reactions12comments
The Role of Eosinophils in Asthma: What To Know (Part 2)This article begins where my last article, "Eosinophils And Asthma: What To Know (Part 1)" left off. You may benefit from reading...reactions6comments
The Role of Eosinophils in Asthma: What To Know (Part 1)Eosinophils play a significant role in the late-phase asthma attack. In certain situations, they may also contribute to severe asthma and allergic...reactions12comments
Wait, Is This an Asthma Attack?Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait -...reactions12comments
Tips for Recovering From an Asthma ExacerbationJust like riding a bike, it was time for me to get back on the physical activity machine. I find that one...reactions8comments
