Choosing A DoctorFinding 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...reactions14comments
Asthma Anniversary ReflectionsI 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...reactions3comments
Breathin Stephen: An InterviewIf 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...reactions1comment
Choosing A Pillow When You Have AsthmaSeveral 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...reactions17comments
How Does Dust Affect Asthma?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...reactions10comments
Preparing For a New PetI 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...reactionscomments
Asthma in InfantsAsthma 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...reactionscomments
Asthma Subgroups: Mixed Granulocytic AsthmaAbout 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...reactionscomments
What Is Vocal Cord Dysfunction And How Is It Mistaken For Asthma?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...reactions6comments
What Is Stock Albuterol?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...reactionscomments
Community Views: Frequent Nighttime Asthma SymptomsAsthma 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...reactions2comments
I Am The Face Of AsthmaEver 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...reactions2comments
Using A Mobile App For Asthma TrackingToday, 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...reactionscomments
The Quest For A Flu Shot In 2020For 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...reactionscomments
Asthma Around The WorldWorldwide, 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...reactions2comments
Short Hair Vs Long Hair Dogs For Asthmatics - Does It Make A Difference?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...reactions6comments
Common Cold Links To Asthma ExacerbationsI 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...reactions4comments
Mucus ManagementThis 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...reactions29comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature for communities...reactions2comments
Skin and Asthma ConnectionsAsthma is often an invisible illness, it presents primarily experiential and sometimes an auditory group of symptoms. However, asthma can be linked to visible conditions as well. This is an...reactions3comments