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This year, 3 large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

I’m currently five weeks into one of the worst asthma exacerbations I’ve had in years. I’m on high-dose steroids and have been unable to taper them. And it’s starting to...

The Summer Olympics will be taking place in Paris in July. Is anyone lucky enough to attend? I can't wait to see footage of my favorite city. To say I’m...

I have spoken a number of times about how I have designed my apartment to be an allergy-free space. It’s an important thing for me that I have a space...

What kind of tools are in your asthma toolbox? Check out this video to see if this portable nebulizer is something you would like to add to your arsenal of...

If you're dating someone with asthma, I can offer you some valuable insights. First off, it’s important to know that asthma itself shouldn’t hinder your relationship. However, there are some...

One day when starting a new Spiriva Respimat inhaler, I thought back to many years ago when I first started using this inhaler device, and how it was the first inhaler and my...

Just when I thought I had experienced every asthma trigger out there, along came a new one! I had a work trip to Moab, Utah, for a radon conference. Did...

For 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...

For 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...

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...

See 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...

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...

This 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...

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...

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...

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!...

Asthma 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...

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...

I 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...