Quercetin and AsthmaWalking through the vitamin and supplement section of a health food store can be a fascinating and educational experience. Sometimes I surprise...reactions4comments
Six Month Follow-Up Appointment TimeHave you ever had one of those appointments that completely slips your mind till it is just a matter of days away?...reactionscomments
Here’s What I Expect From My Asthma DoctorsI have always had good luck with asthma doctors. As I live in a smaller town, specialists like allergists and pulmonologists are...reactions17comments
How to Eat an ElephantAsthma is just one of many chronic illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis. I will not bore you with...reactionscomments
Preclinical Trials for a New Asthma VaccineAs we all know, unfortunately, a cure for asthma does not currently exist. There has been a lot of progress in asthma...reactions4comments
Nasal PolypsI recently set out on a quest to gain a bit of knowledge about nasal polyps and asthma. I was identified with...reactionscomments
4 Signs for When to Fire Your DoctorYou are the boss. So if your doctor is not meeting your needs, it may be time to move on. It may...reactionscomments
Cat and Dog Dander Goes to SchoolWhen my middle son was in 2nd grade, we struggled to control his asthma. He had been hospitalized a few times over...reactionscomments
Chasing My BaselineI was sick in early December. The usual, it starts as a sudden tightness in my chest, and the next thing I...reactionscomments
Temperatures and Asthma TemperamentLiving in Southern Indiana, I am no stranger to weather changes. Earlier this spring, all in the course of a week we...reactionscomments
My Dysfunctional Way Of Remembering To Take My MedicineI am 51 years old. I have had this disease all my life. And, yet, I continue to have a dysfunctional system...reactions19comments
New Inhaler AdventureIt is always a win when I have an interesting follow-up appointment. I have to admit that I was just not “feeling...reactions5comments
Pandemic Proved: We Can Be Productive Working From HomeSince being diagnosed with asthma in 1993, I have been asking for reasonable accommodations at work. Like so many others with asthma...reactionscomments
Life as an Asthma MomI often look back and wonder how differently life would be if my family didn’t have allergies and asthma. Our family of...reactionscomments
My Take on the Long-Term Side Effects of InhalersI have a hypothesis about the long-term side effects of taking albuterol inhalers. I'm not going to use science here. I'm simply going...reactions7comments
My Experience With Lung PainAs a life-long asthmatic, I have experienced lung pain since childhood in various severities, circumstances and symptoms. My lungs have felt most...reactions8comments
Laughing with AsthmaHave you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? They say laughter is the best medicine, perhaps not if you...reactions9comments
Intermittent Fasting and... Asthma?!On Sunday, my friend and assistant goalball coach was complaining about her current foray into intermittent fasting-the hunger aspect of it. Now...reactions4comments
My Inhaler Becomes Less Effective When Doses Run LowMoan alert! I like to think that I know my body pretty well. Having had chronic asthma all my life I am...reactions7comments
What Are Your Feelings After An Asthma Attack?For me, there are certain feelings I get after severe asthma attacks. My definition of a "severe" asthma attack is one that...reactions20comments
