The Emotional Asthma MaskLet’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with...reactions17comments
Allergic To Cat Dander? We Have News For You!As an asthma educator, I have people ask me if they can have a cat if they have asthma. Well, it's not...reactions6comments
"Poor Unfortunate Soul"Did you know that you can break a rib from coughing too hard? I’m sure many of you do. I’m also sure...reactions3comments
Finding a Groove Between Your Asthma and Physical ActivityI read the best thing from gymnast Gracie Kramer the other day that seemed to sum up my recent journey of getting...reactionscomments
More Coffee Please, Captain!I was absolutely thrilled to hear that caffeine “may” have some health benefits for us asthmatic warriors. I love my coffee. When...reactions5comments
Overnight Oxygen for Asthma and Long COVIDI got COVID last Mother’s Day. Great gift, huh? I would have preferred breakfast in bed, flowers, and some chocolate. But no...I...reactions2comments
For Better Or Worse: Things That Have Changed!I have lived with asthma for 50 years now. In those years there have been many changes regarding my asthma and asthma...reactions2comments
Swallowing and AsthmaWho knew potatoes could be dangerous? I recently choked on a baby potato; I know that does not seem that important and...reactions10comments
Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Related to the Atopic March?Atopic march is the medical term used to describe the history and progression of allergic diseases throughout a person’s life. It is...reactionscomments
How I Use My Smart Home System to Help My AsthmaI love technology. I always have. Nowadays there are more and more smart home systems and options available to make high-tech living...reactions2comments
Asthma and Anxiety and Vice Versa"Are you sure you aren't just anxious?" I am no stranger to hearing that question, whether it be during outpatient pulmonology visits...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Asthma - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions6comments
Tearing Out Carpet (Again....)We bought a house 5 years ago and love it. It is a better layout than our last house and gives us...reactions5comments
Why Triple Therapies for Asthma Aren't for Me (...Yet?)I was recently at a virtual event focused around people with severe asthma and treatment options. Over the last several years, more...reactions40comments
What Do You Expect From Your PCP? I take back anything bad I said about my new Primary Care Physician (PCP). In past articles, I discussed how my long-time...reactions5comments
Community Views: My Most Annoying Asthma SymptomThere is no easy part of living with asthma. For many people, asthma is something they deal with every day. It shows...reactions8comments
Adults Have Asthma, Too!Since becoming an "adult" (in quotations since at this age I still feel very much like a child), I have quickly come...reactions1comment
My Experience With Asthma ItchWhen it comes to the asthma itch, there is one day that stands out in my mind. It was a cool spring...reactions11comments
Avoiding Thrush: Swish and SpitIn the ongoing saga of my life, my husband is teasing my college-aged daughter. Again. Most dads are experts at telling dad...reactionscomments
Two Ways Having Childhood-Onset Asthma Affects My Adult LifeAs with many in this community, I was diagnosed with asthma at a very young age. My mom said I was diagnosed...reactions8comments
