Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Environmental Asthma TriggersFor several years, the forums section of Asthma.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about life with asthma. These forums have also been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Asthma and Physical Therapy: Talking to My Physical Therapist About AsthmaFor those who have been following my writing for a while, I am sure you know that I have a few more health issues than just my asthma. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Are You Doing This Allergy Season?How are you doing this spring allergy season? Me? Oh, I am doing fairly well. My treatment regimen is adjusted perfectly. And this makes it so I actually feel pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Using a Pulse Oximeter: What Your Pulmonologist Wants You To KnowSee why relying on a pulse oximeter device can be dangerous. Listen to your body when trying to decide if you need to seek additional help for your asthma symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Resilient Are You?I usually listen to music on the way to the office, but I have recently discovered some interesting podcasts. One is called "Chasing Life" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. I just...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cultivating Community: Questions on Daily Life With AsthmaThis Asthma Awareness Month, we're focused on cultivating community and getting to know more about our community members. In this poll article, we want to know what daily life with...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
"One Puff of Albuterol Won't Work!"I wrote earlier about my first (and last) visit to a pulmonologist. My beloved allergy and asthma doctor had passed away from cancer, and I still miss him! He literally...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
That Appointment Sucked.A recent asthma related follow-up appointment was all kinds of disappointing. I knew that we had made a potentially unpopular decision, however, I thought we had finally gotten on the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With Asthma?Navigating life with asthma can be overwhelming. You may be looking to connect with real people who also live with asthma, but maybe you don't know where to find them!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me DoAsthma has led my life in a unique direction. It is what led me to my profession as a respiratory therapist. It also led me to the job of writing...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions. One strong emotion can be stress, and I experienced a VERY stressful situation yesterday...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Staying Healthy Will Keep My Asthma AwayI have worked out that if I stay healthy that is my best chance of fighting my asthma. My immune system is not exactly the strongest so I try to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Unusual Asthma SymptomsFor several years, the forums section of Asthma.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about life with asthma. These forums also have been...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is Your Asthma Controlled? Or Not Controlled?The goal of any asthma treatment regimen is the same: to help you obtain and maintain good asthma control. So, what is good asthma control? And, is your asthma controlled?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Differences in Asthma Care Between the US and UKI recently had the opportunity to join a support group for people with severe asthma. The group is based out of the UK, but they were gracious enough to let...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal ExperienceSince 1980, I have been using rescue inhalers. I have taken billions of puffs. It is not a brag, just a lung-induced expertise that comes with the territory. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it disappointing that new medicines are not formulated in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Am Not Unreliable, My Asthma IsSometimes, I feel very unreliable. I often do not commit to plans because I am afraid I will have to cancel at the last minute due to an asthma attack...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Ahead of My AsthmaThe one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I am honest, I have now learned to predict...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Friends That Make It All BetterLiving with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of living a normal life, especially as a young...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments