It's Not "Just Asthma": Asthma And Its Impact On Quality of LifeWe conducted a large survey of people living with asthma where we asked questions about their diagnosis, medications, and treatments, and how...reactions4comments
Me & My Doctor: Results from Our HCP Satisfaction SurveyWhat matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel about your...reactionscomments
What Is the Asthma Triad (Samter’s Triad)?The asthma triad is also called Samter’s triad or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). It consists of 3 conditions that happen together: Symptoms...reactions5comments
Asthma and AutoimmunityIf you have asthma, your immune system reacts to certain triggers. It causes your airways to narrow and increases inflammation. These reactions...reactions6comments
Asking Questions in the HospitalMy friend has a son who is battling cancer, and she often posts updates for friends and family. She shared 1 experience...reactionscomments
Can Tea Help With Asthma Symptoms?Tea is warming, comforting, and soothing...but can it help with asthma symptoms? Many people in the Asthma.net community report that tea is...reactions6comments
A Pithy History Of AllergiesSo many asthmatics also have allergies. So, I thought it would be neat to talk a little allergy history. So, that said...reactions7comments
Kids with Food Allergies: Being Aware... with CompassionOn the last day of April, I coached my last Special Olympics practice — the end of a six-year-era. In lieu of...reactionscomments
My Latest Pulmonary Function TestsThe last visit I had with my pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, he ordered pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. If you have...reactionscomments
Trapped on a Plane With Stinky PerfumeI am settled in and ready for my cross-country flight. I have: Check, check, check, and check. The flight is even going...reactions7comments
Reflecting on In-Room Asthma TriggersMost recently, the Discovery Plus show I got sucked into watching every episode of was Hotel Impossible, in which host and hospitality...reactions15comments
Keeping an Optimistic OutlookA cold always poses a challenge for my asthma and my most recent encounter caused my asthma to become all wacky. It...reactionscomments
What Are Biologics, and Can They Be Used to Treat Asthma?Biologic drugs are protein-based medical therapies, which are made from living cells. Biologic drugs can come from human, animal, or bacterial cells...reactionscomments
Coping with a New Asthma DiagnosisReceiving a new medical diagnosis of asthma can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic health condition can feel jarring and emotional...reactionscomments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? I have this uncanny ability to smell asthma triggers. Anytime I walk into a room, I can smell if there is something...reactions51comments
Asthma ProdromeAside from asthma, I have struggled with severe migraines since I was a teenager. They are debilitating to the point that I...reactions2comments
Spotlight: Pets & HealthThis month our spotlight feature is on Pets & Health! Living with asthma and owning a pet can certainly have it's challenges...reactions3comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Getting the Right CareLiving life as an asthma patient is a way of life. It is all I have ever known. I was diagnosed at...reactions2comments
Pandemic Land: Here, Now and NextSpring is usually a difficult time for people with asthma to be out and about, although this year we have no choice...reactions3comments
