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So, I had really bad asthma as a kid, back in the 1970s and 80s. I was the only one in my family to have it. Of course, not only...

Confession: I’ve never bought a brand-new mattress before. I’ve always taken an extra one from my family, slept on weird futons, or moved into a room that already had a...

Nocturnal asthma is an asthma subgroup. It affects up to 75% of asthmatics. It’s definitely not a new subgroup, as even ancient physicians recognized it. Despite it being around over...

One of my earliest childhood memories attending public school is standing inside with my fifth-grade teacher on a hot day in May, passing out popsicles to my classmates when they...

Figuring out when to seek professional assistance is one of those conundrums of chronic illnesses like asthma. After increasing shortness of breath last weekend, I started prednisone on Monday evening...

"What's your personal best on your peak flow? Hmmm?" This was the start of a conversation I overheard between my older son and my daughter. Of course, my daughter had...

Let’s talk about masks. Not the literal kind, although I am a huge advocate for every asthmatic carrying a face mask with them at all times. I’m talking about the...

As I write this article, the pollen count outside is at a high. Spring is now in full swing, and if you have allergic asthma, going outside right now might...

When I turned 30, I felt depressed. I was sad that my 20's were over. I felt old. When I turned 50 this past January, I felt happy. A friend...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Do you have an activity that tests your asthma or that you may use as a gauge for how you are doing? My general goal is to not have asthma...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

So, let’s begin where I left off with "The Moving Dilemma," which was about the impact of packing on asthma. Today I’d like to dive into the actual move. If...

We recently asked the community what type of content they wanted to see more of on our Facebook page and website. There were a variety of responses (thank you!) and...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Do inhaled corticosteroids cause osteoporosis? A friend asked me this question a few weeks ago, and I thought it would be interesting to write about. After all, questions about side...

Both of my college-aged sons were home on Saturday, so we decided to take them out to breakfast. After breakfast, my middle son said, "There goes my eating cough again."...

There is still so much we are learning every day about COVID-19. 'Who is most affected?', 'What treatment options might we be able to use?', and 'How can we best...