History of Asthma (Part One): In The BeginningThe earliest recorded instance of respiratory distress was from china in 2600 BC. It was characterized as "noisy breathing" which could be...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Getting Asthma InhalersI just got free Symbicort for a year. Yay! And it was easy. Well, sort of. This is actually the second time...reactions7comments
Food Allergies and Respiratory SymptomsI was at a weekend work event that was filled with a day chock full of meetings, strategic planning, and professional development...reactionscomments
Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!To quote Rex from the movie Toy Story, "Oh Great! Now I Have Guilt!" Parenthood. It can be a long-awaited time for...reactionscomments
Head for the Mountains Kid!For as long as I can remember I have had wonderful and amazing doctors that have taken care of me over the...reactions9comments
What Is Nocturnal Asthma and What Causes It?Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night coughing, unable to slow your breathing, reaching for your inhaler? This...reactionscomments
Cinnamon and AsthmaDoes anyone remember the cinnamon challenge? If you don't, that's probably a good thing! This silly challenge was a social media sensation...reactions9comments
Tell Me About Your PhenotypeI was recently speaking with a good friend, and fellow Badassmatic, who was preparing for an upcoming specialist appointment. I have been...reactionscomments
Chemicals and Cleaning Supplies: The New NormalAfter walking into a store recently, my partner and I were assaulted by the fumes of strong chemical cleaners. Since we started...reactions15comments
Newly Diagnosed with Asthma?22 years ago today, our lives changed forever. My middle son was 5 at the time, and he was sick with a...reactions2comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning SuppliesI love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
Corticosteroids for AsthmaWhat do you think of when you hear the word “steroids?” For people without lung disease or breathing difficulties they more than...reactions21comments
Corticosteroid Injections: A Pain in the Butt?Asthma is a pain in the butt, sometimes. Sure, that's probably true for asthma in and of itself, but I'm referring to...reactions10comments
My East Coast Asthma Story: How It Started and How It’s GoingWhen I was living in Washington, DC about 10 years ago, my asthma was not just poorly controlled, it was out of...reactionscomments
Cockroach AllergiesAllergies often accompany asthma. They are separable, although many asthmatics experience flares because of seasonal allergies or other allergen triggers. Interestingly, a...reactions1comment
Community Views: Xolair ExperiencesXolair is an asthma biologic given by injection. It is prescribed for people with uncontrolled moderate to severe allergic asthma. It can...reactionscomments
Another A+ for Dr. Smartypants: An Awesome Asthma Clinic VisitI had my biannual asthma clinic appointment yesterday. They are always pretty good, and I have been reflecting a lot lately on...reactions6comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma TreatmentIt seems there is a fair amount of interest in our community regarding the use of bronchodilators for people who have asthma...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Your Self-Advocacy SkillsYou know yourself and your asthma best. So there is no better person to advocate for you than you. By communicating with...reactions30comments
