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Finding a partnership can be difficult. A business partner, an exercise partner, a romantic partner; all have similar qualities that make the partnership constructive. To me, choosing a doctor is...

I have an upcoming asthma anniversary which made me think about how far I have come and what a weird and wacky adventure my severe asthma journey has been. If...

If you follow asthma blogs, you have probably heard of Breathin Stephen. Stephen has been blogging about his asthma for over 15 years at breathinstephen.com. Over time, he has shared...

Several years ago, I bought one of those allergy and asthma-friendly certified pillows on sale for Boxing Day, which I’ve at this point replaced a couple times, though likely not...

Yesterday was a beautiful, warm Saturday. But weirdly warm. In fact – it was 82 degrees! In mid-October! I live near the mountains and it's very unusual to have warm...

Join us during the month of December as we navigate through the exciting and chaotic holiday season! 2020 has been an extremely challenging time for many, so we would like...

I love animals. Ever since I was a child, we always had pets in our home. For the longest time, I thought I would grow up and work somewhere in...

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children, affecting over 6 million kids in the U.S. But while asthma symptoms are recognizable in older children and adults...

About 5-10% of asthmatics have severe asthma. This is asthma that is difficult to control despite compliance with all the best treatment options. One asthma subgroup that falls under this...

Back in 2017, I wrote an article called “Is Your Asthma… Asthma?” about misdiagnosis of asthma. In that article, I write about a friend who had thought for years she...

Well, this has to be the weirdest back-to-school I have ever seen. Normally, stores are packed with happy parents (and gloomy kids) stocking up on back to school supplies. That...

Asthma symptoms can pop up at any place and at any time of the day. Sleep disturbances are common in those living with asthma in which approximately 75% of asthmatics...

Ever Google yourself? I do from time to time for kicks and grins. When I Google my name I come up #1 in the search engine, and #2, #3, and...

Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Breathe Clear In The New Year Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING...

Today, mobile devices help people do all kinds of things, including managing their health. Some people are using applications (apps) on their smartphone, smartwatch, or other mobile devices to track...

For at least 11 flu seasons now, as long as I’ve had asthma, I’ve had a flu shot. To protect myself and others, it just makes sense. Every year, public...

Worldwide, 339 million people experience asthma. It is not limited to one part of the world, and you might wonder, "Is asthma is experienced differently in different parts of the...

The subject of asthmatics and pets has been discussed in doctors' offices and heavily searched online for years. Even though the presence of pets in the home can trigger asthma...

I am sure we have all heard it, lived it, or told someone about how a cold was connected to an asthma exacerbation. I have loosely understood why this is...

This summer has brought high pollen counts and wildfire smoke; both of these are allergens and can, unfortunately, increase mucus production. At the end of August, my partner and I...