Exercise Immunology As an exercise science nerd, I am very excited about the field of exercise immunology. You may be asking yourself what exercise immunology...reactionscomments
Have You Experienced Asthma While On Vacation? I Have!As a kid, I had some harrowing asthma experiences during vacations. I can remember at least five times mom and dad had...reactions5comments
1984: The Best Year Of My LifeI watched the movie Wonder Woman 1984 with a friend. After watching it, my friend and I discussed it. I said it...reactions1comment
Having a Breathing Condition Can Knock One’s ConfidenceI always find it incredible when people I meet can tell I have asthma. Quite naturally, I always think that when I...reactionscomments
What Does Self-Care Look Like to Our Community Members?Everyone deserves time and space to take care of themselves. Self-care is important, especially for those living with chronic conditions such as...reactionscomments
Talking Candidly with My Pulmonologist About My Mental HealthMental health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. Many celebrities have disclosed their...reactions1comment
Self-Care Does Not Mean SelfishThere is a new buzzword I keep hearing – "self-care." When my doctor wants me to focus more energy on preventing illness...reactionscomments
Forward Planning and Anticipation for the Warmer SeasonMy asthma has not been great for ages, and I really need to book an appointment to see my doctor. We have...reactions1comment
Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone I Have Cats!Four years ago I bought a new home. I made sure the home I purchased was asthma- and allergy-proof. It has all-wood...reactions3comments
All the Allergy Tests: For Asthma and BeyondBack in September, my asthma specialist and I decided it was time to do allergy tests again. It had been 10 or...reactionscomments
Have I Got Eosinophilic Asthma?I have always considered myself a chronic asthmatic. My lungs have been under strain since I was a baby. I grew up...reactions4comments
Why Didn't I Say Something?Has anyone else ever had a tough time with a different doctor? I hope you have a great doctor who knows your...reactions6comments
Frozen Treats Trigger Asthma Attacks?Recently, I was battling COVID. Yep, it finally got this germaphobe after 2½ years. I had a fever and could feel the...reactions19comments
How Does One "Get" Asthma?Have you ever been diagnosed with something and wondered: "How did I get that?!" For acute illnesses (those of short duration), the culprit...reactions3comments
How Does Dust Affect Asthma?Yesterday was a beautiful, warm Saturday. But weirdly warm. In fact – it was 82 degrees! In mid-October! I live near the...reactions10comments
Collapsed Lung From AsthmaI feel like you can never know everything there is to know about asthma. For instance, did you know that you can...reactions4comments
High Altitude and AsthmaRecently, we took a trip to Moab, Utah, to hike in Arches National Park and see the world-famous Delicate Arch. The elevation...reactions2comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for a 5-Year-Old? Yep!For those of you who don't know what RSV is, it stands for respiratory syncytial virus and it can be nasty stuff...reactionscomments
Can You Die From an Asthma Attack?Sadly, yes, you can die from an asthma attack. Every day in America, 10 people die from asthma. Many of you reading...reactions5comments
Still Chasing My Baseline (With Another New Foe)Back in June, I wrote an article about chasing my baseline. I reported then that I was getting closer after months of...reactionscomments
