Managing Hotels Stays When You Have AsthmaI recently drove across the country when I moved from California to the Washington DC area. The move was stressful; I donated, sold, or gave away everything I owned. All...reactions7comments
Why is Animal Dander an Asthma Trigger?My partner and I recently went to visit my dad. The visit was brief, but unfortunately, my partner had to stay in the backyard for the majority of the time...reactions8comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...reactionscomments
Peak Flow Meters: Your Questions AnsweredMost asthma experts recommend all asthmatics utilize a peak flow meter (PFM). So, what is a peak flow meter? How can it be used to help you manage your asthma?...reactionscomments
Adult Asthma and Heart Disease--What You Need to KnowAsthma is, as you probably know, a chronic condition that affects breathing and the respiratory system. On the other hand, heart disease affects a different system--the cardiovascular one. This body...reactions6comments
Understanding Air Quality: What is PM10?Unlike VOCs and PM2.5 which I was only 99% clueless about, I can provide little pre-knowledge on the subject of particulate matter 10. In other words, I was 100% clueless...reactionscomments
How Do You Describe Your Cough?I was at a recent follow-up appointment trying to find relief for an especially challenging cough. A medical professional recently asked me to describe my cough as part of a...reactions7comments
Be an Asthma Friendly Secret SantaEarlier today, Dia was telling me about her office Secret Santa. I don’t currently have a physical office to go to (after all, my current coworkers are two provinces away!)...reactions2comments
Seeing A Pulmonologist For The First TimeI have been thinking a lot about my respiratory care and I could not help but think back to my first respiratory referral to a pulmonologist. While it was not...reactions3comments
Post Asthma Attack EuphoriaSo you can’t breathe. You’re miserable. You’re panicky. You’re sitting on the edge of the bed all frogged up after an asthma attack. A nurse puts a hep lock into...reactions5comments
Why "Just Breathe" Just Doesn't WorkHave you been to a yoga class before? If so, you know that there is a heavy emphasis on the breath. You’ll probably hear phrases like “move with your breath”...reactions10comments
Fear-Induced AsthmaThere are many things that can trigger asthma. We all have different things that send us into an immediate flare-up. Just like asthma is not a one size fits all...reactions2comments
Inhaler Float Test?!I was on a call with a group of nurses, and we were talking about the details of a new Stock Inhaler Law our state recently passed. Some of you...reactions6comments
Why--and When--Should I Premedicate?Premedicating is a topic I thought I’d written a lot about. It actually turns out it is a topic I’ve written a lot around. I’ve written about premedicating for exercise and...reactionscomments
Oh Hey, Winter AsthmaOh hey, winter. I did not miss you. It is only December. This either means Winnipeg will have a very long winter (given it began snowing here in October), or...reactions1comment
Some Information on Asthma SpacersAs asthmatics, we know that we experience asthma in our own unique way. We each have different triggers, symptoms, and even medications. There are also differences between medications but one...reactions5comments
Asthma Sometimes Presents With Atypical SymptomsSome asthmatics do not present with typical asthma symptoms. This is something we realize in this community. But what do researchers have to say about this topic? Have they studied...reactions46comments
Asthma and Oral HealthWhen we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the body are interconnected, and it can be helpful...reactionscomments
Asthma and DepressionDepression is a sensitive subject that often feels taboo for those who need to talk about it most. The irony is, that it's more common than we would like to...reactionscomments
Understanding Air Quality: What are VOCs?I feel like “volatile organic compound” could be a good band name. That’s about all I know about them—I’m aware they’re more commonly known as VOCs (not as cool for...reactions2comments