Why I ContributeWarm greetings to everyone in the asthma community! As I sit here on day 22 of isolation, I am reminded of my...reactions3comments
What's in Your Asthma Toolbox?This is a question I get asked quite frequently: What’s in your asthma toolbox? People ask me what I recommend that they...reactions8comments
Do Asthma Triggers Change Over Time?As a teenager, I got together with a bunch of fellow asthmatic teenagers. This was back in 1985, during my stay at...reactions1comment
5 Tips To Manage Your Triggers for Better Asthma ControlTrigger management is probably the most important aspect of asthma control. It's more important than taking your medication. Reduce your contact with...reactions1comment
Teaching Kids to Manage Their Own AsthmaI have friends with little kids who tell me that I’m lucky that my kids are adults now. They tell me it...reactionscomments
The Emotional Toll of Being a CaregiverIf I only knew what I was getting myself into when I had my first child 32 years ago... I tried to...reactionscomments
Don’t Give Up on Asthma Control!Asthma control. 2 words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics, but...reactions17comments
What Scares Me Most About This Coming WinterI have controlled asthma for the most part. Symptoms, I feel, are generally mild and easily controlled. The one exception is when...reactions12comments
The Role of Eosinophils in Asthma: What To Know (Part 2)This article begins where my last article, "Eosinophils And Asthma: What To Know (Part 1)" left off. You may benefit from reading...reactions6comments
The Role of Eosinophils in Asthma: What To Know (Part 1)Eosinophils play a significant role in the late-phase asthma attack. In certain situations, they may also contribute to severe asthma and allergic...reactions12comments
Wait, Is This an Asthma Attack?Today, I had one of those feelings that I have not had in quite some time. An asthma attack. But wait -...reactions12comments
Tips for Recovering From an Asthma ExacerbationJust like riding a bike, it was time for me to get back on the physical activity machine. I find that one...reactions8comments
Bruise Easily? Your Inhaled Steroid Might Be To BlameI am not particularly graceful, but I'm not particularly clumsy. (Okay, maybe I am, but rarely to the point that I trip...reactions28comments
What’s the Connection Between Bruising and Asthma?You know your bruises are nasty when a coworker says, "Whoa! Where did you get those bruises on your legs?" My husband...reactions12comments
"Moms Aren't Going To Pack A Nebulizer" - Uh, Yes. Yes, We Are.I recently had a doctor tell me that asthmainhalers are just as good as nebulizers for treating asthma attacks. And that moms...reactions1comment
Watch Your Inhaler Counters!As asthmatics, we have a lot to keep track of. Our symptoms, flare-ups, triggers, peak flows, medications, rescue inhaler usage and the...reactions2comments
That Time When You Forget Your Inhaler...So... we did it again. We were going on vacation to see family and I couldn't forget to carry my inhaler, albuterol vials...reactions6comments
Can Students Self-Carry Their Asthma Inhaler in Schools?Sending your child to school when they have asthma can be scary. Can your child access their medication quickly, or is it...reactionscomments
Inhaler Float Test?!I was on a call with a group of nurses, and we were discussing the details of a new stock-inhaler law our...reactions15comments
List Of Potential Asthma TriggersAsthma is a multifaceted disease. It’s a heterogeneous disease, meaning it presents differently from one person to another. So, this means that...reactions3comments
