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
A Welcome ReprieveI have pretty severe asthma. To the point that it is hard not to think about it on a daily basis. I...reactions1comment
"Do Nothing and Live With It": Confronting New Normals of Living with Severe AsthmaAfter a recent appointment, my heart felt broken. I had lots to be happy about. I was mostly stable, even after a...reactions22comments
"Fast is Slow, Slow is Fast"I learned how to sew well over twenty years ago. I took a sewing class as part of the home-ec rotation when...reactions6comments
2019 In America Survey: My Inner Life With AsthmaLife is different when you have asthma. Sometimes the outside doesn’t necessarily reflect what’s happening on the inside. We’re bringing the emotional...reactionscomments
Quality of Life (In a Different Sense)When dealing with chronic conditions like asthma, a buzzword (or phrase) is quality of life. My doctor's appointments have not been unique...reactionscomments
Ever Poorly Plan a Trip Away From Home? Yes, I should have known better. I went on a trip across the state, and all I brought with me was the...reactions3comments
Special Effect Fog Causing an Asthma AttackSince my kids are all adults and they do not really need anything for Christmas, we decided to take a trip to...reactions3comments
Dealing With the Cold: Eye and Chest Allergies Are Attacking!If I was in a position to spend six months in a warmer climate and then return to my home during the...reactionscomments
That Time It Wasn't My AsthmaA few years ago, I took a pretty hard fall. On the way down, I managed to sprain and break my ankle...reactions12comments
My Asthma Action Plan Is... In My Head?I was scrolling through some asthma topics recently and asthma action plans came up. An asthma action plan is just what it...reactionscomments
A New Year, What a Hazard: A Few Tips on Fireworks and AsthmaIn the past, we have resided in a small city, where fireworks were well-controlled by public services. There would be the occasional...reactionscomments
Changing My Asthma Action PlanMy pulmonologist, aka The Good Doctor, and I came up with an asthma action plan many years ago. It’s fairly straightforward— if...reactions5comments
Can I Just Get Some Sleep?I don't know about you, but I'm tired. It could be the whole college student thing or maybe living with chronic illnesses...reactions7comments
Dealing with a Lack of Empathy at a Follow-Up AppointmentWhere was the empathy? I left a recent appointment thinking about this very question. I was completely bewildered by this. I have...reactions9comments
