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One of the worst things about spending my whole life taking steroids is managing the side effects. It has been nothing short of complete misery! I have a high propensity...

Summer is upon us! For many of us, Summer can be one of our worst asthma seasons. Personally, it comes second to winter in terms of my worst asthma seasons...

Recent research has shown that asthma and COPD are more common in people with lupus. In a new study, researchers looked at data from 2 sources. These were the FORWARD...

Sometimes it feels like my asthma is completely subjective. While I have an objective diagnosis of asthma since infancy, it has become so inconsistent over my life and, as a...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Living with asthma has been a real rollercoaster journey for Facebook community member, S. Reid. Living in tropical Jamaica where research across all disciplines is limited, asthma research is no...

Ah summer, here you are again! Time to kick off the season with a barbecue! We have a new patio and pergola (since we had to have a project to...

Many of us have allergy tests done early in our asthma journey. I'm hitting ten or more years now since my last round of allergy skin tests, and given my...

Thrush (also known as Candida) is a fungus that commonly causes white spots on several parts of the body, including the tongue. Those with weakened immune systems are more prone...

I am currently in the midst of a stay-at-home vacation (staycation). I got a bunch of cleaning done around my house. Then I decided to participate in some recreation. It’s...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

In our last interview with Corinna S. Bowser, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, she answered community questions about allergies vs sensitivities. She came back to share some information about another hot topic:...

Have you been on a treatment regimen that you thought was going to work well? Everyone (care team, family, and your peeps) felt optimistic, but you were just not sure...

Jill Aristeo Batchelder has been an active member with Asthma.net for a while, sharing her thoughts and insights on our Facebook page. We asked her to elaborate for us in...

As we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma research over the years, which has luckily greatly...

If you have asthma, you may likely experience some allergies as well. Seven in 10 people who have asthma have at least 1 allergy too. But did you know having...

Asthma was initially listed as high risk for COVID-19. In fact, the CDC still lists moderate to severe asthma as high risk. That said, there is evidence out there that...

When I first heard this term a while back I thought it was silly. That is until the day I actually felt the “fear of missing out” (FOMO). A group of...

For the last few years, I have been eating a high-fiber diet with the view of eating cleaner to help with my eczema. However, I am learning that eating a...

After many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks related to several products, including: In the United...