Dogs and Asthma: Should You or Shouldn't You Have One?If you have the allergic type of asthma, you may have been told you shouldn't have a dog. That's a hard pill...reactionscomments
Does Your Skin Color Affect An Oxygen Monitor?As an asthma nerd, I am always trying keep up on the latest happenings in the asthma world. Even after 21 years...reactions3comments
Do You Have an Asthma-Friendly Job? Most people living with asthma today are able to obtain good asthma control. My definition of good asthma control is being able...reactions27comments
Sputum Sample Do OverLiving with asthma always feels like an adventure. I have to admit that I have felt out of practice with the bumps...reactions2comments
The Potential Dangers Of Liquid Nitrogen On AsthmaNitrogen is one of the most abundant gases on the planet, and it can be used for both medical purposes and preserving...reactionscomments
The Late Phase Asthma AttackEarlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized to...reactionscomments
The Effects of Chocolate on Asthma (or Reasons to Consume Chocolate)I’m going to give you an excuse to consume some more chocolate. Worded another way, I’m going to teach you the effects...reactions20comments
Catching My BreathGlobal temperatures seem to be on the rise. We are seeing more frequent and extreme weather, and that could be a concern...reactions6comments
Crafting with AsthmaNot long after the pandemic started, I got bored of the limited activities I had access to inside of my apartment. I...reactionscomments
Singular/Montelukast: Not Just For Asthma (Part 1)Disclaimer (Updated July 26, 2022 - 3:00 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions5comments
Singulair/Montelukast: Not just for asthma? Part 2As I wrote previously, for whatever reason, I suck at keeping up with my nasal corticosteroids. But I do take pills as...reactionscomments
The Art of Learning if a Medicine is WorkingEver wonder if an asthma medicine is working for you? This was the topic of a discussion I had today with an...reactions3comments
Community Views: Singulair ExperiencesSingulair, also known as montelukast, is one of those asthma meds you either love or hate. It is an immunosuppressant, reduces inflammation...reactions20comments
30 Asthma-Related Things I Am Thankful ForDisclaimer (Updated July 25, 2022 - 3:40 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions5comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third EditionWhen this site started I made a list of “Things Not To Say To An Asthmatic.” A few years later I updated...reactions49comments
Second (and Third...and Fourth...) OpinionsMy asthma journey has been quite the adventure. Though I was not diagnosed until a little over five years ago, my lungs...reactions32comments
Limitations on Driving With Asthma?I was annoyed when I opened my mailbox and had a letter from my state’s Driver’s License Division. I know what you...reactions19comments
Raise Your Glasses to Mr. Montelukast!Disclaimer (Updated July 19, 2022 - 12:56 PM ET):Singulair has a boxed warning, the strictest warning from the US Food and Drug...reactions25comments
Mindful Breathing Makes Me AnxiousLike many people during the pandemic, I turned to Zoom for connecting with family, enjoying virtual knitting meetups, and starting a new...reactions14comments
The Good DoctorFinding a good doctor can be one of the most difficult tasks when dealing with a chronic condition like asthma. Asthmatics with...reactionscomments
