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
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...reactions2comments
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
