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
I’m a Hugger, but Not LatelyI’m a hugger. I always have been. I love to give hugs and get hugs. There is something about an embrace that...reactions3comments
Dogs Heal In More Ways Than OneDogs heal in more ways than one. Two and half years ago, I received a Facebook message from a friend; a six-month-old...reactionscomments
Making My Open Enrollment Choice'Tis the season, for email or letters from Human Resources or Insurance Companies. Perhaps almost nothing is changing for your insurance in...reactionscomments
Direct Primary CareEditor's Note: Insights for this article were from a discussion with Dr. O'Boyle, Family Medicine M.D., and were combined with the thoughts...reactions2comments
Be an Asthma Friendly Secret SantaEarlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Better Asthma ControlAsthma control is a key goal for people who have asthma. Not keeping this chronic condition under control can result in serious...reactionscomments
Advocating for Food AllergiesI was lucky enough to be invited to a conference sponsored by the Food Allergy Collaborative. They had invited patients to give...reactions3comments
My (Almost) Clinical Trial ExperienceFor the past few years, my lungs have been in a place that many doctors consider to be medically mysterious. I had...reactions7comments
Wildfires and Air QualityOver the last few weeks, the east coast of the United States has been dealing with wildfire smoke blowing down from Canada...reactions8comments
Finding Connections in Waiting Room CI was recently in a waiting room for a respirology follow-up appointment for my severe asthma and I came across a wonderful...reactionscomments
How Asthma Has Affected My Body ImageGrowing up, I fit the mold of a quintessential American child. I was healthy, thin, and athletic. I was a competitive swimmer...reactions4comments
I Wasn't Ready to Read the Notes from My Doctor's VisitFor two years, I was seeing an asthma and allergy specialist. He came highly recommended after I had a serious asthma attack...reactions10comments
My Current Treatment Regimen for Severe AsthmaI developed asthma when I was about 16 years old, following a few rounds of severe sinus infections. What started as occasional...reactions33comments
Medical Gaslighting and Asthma: What Is It?I was watching the Today Show and stopped in my tracks when a story came on about medical gaslighting. Maria Shriver was...reactions30comments
The September Asthma EpidemicI am writing this in the middle of summer, and we are suffering through our longest streak of 100-degree days in a...reactionscomments
Lung Problems After COVID?After 2 years, I ventured back to my book club. I love reading and discussing books with neighbors, but I am still...reactions13comments
What Should I Do?I hear this quite a bit when I help families with their asthma. They want me to tell them what to do...reactions3comments
Do Scare Tactics Work for Asthma?Have you ever been to the doctor and heard them say things that are meant to "scare" you into changing your lifestyle?...reactions26comments
Aging Out of the Health SystemMy daughter turned 26 this year and is no longer eligible to continue on my husband's health care plan. I have worried...reactions5comments
