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
Breathing is Exhausting!Breathing is a passive movement. It is an action that our brain triggers our body to do without us consciously thinking about...reactions5comments
Can Fresh Air Actually Help With Asthma Symptoms?"Maybe you just need some fresh air." If you have asthma, this might be a phrase that someone has said to you...reactionscomments
Choosing A Pillow When You Have AsthmaSeveral years ago, I bought one of those allergy and asthma-friendly certified pillows on sale for Boxing Day, which I’ve at this...reactions17comments
Chest Radiographs And CT Scans For AsthmaIf you live with asthma, you probably had several tests before receiving your diagnosis. A complete medical history, a physical exam, and...reactions4comments
Cutting Visits Short Due to AsthmaWhen my partner and I go to someone's house for the first time, we never know what we might encounter. Air fresheners?...reactions29comments
No Great Love StoryIn my second year in college, I dated someone from my hometown. We kept in touch casually, visiting each other once every...reactions4comments
The Possibility of Dupixent: My Initial ThoughtsI have thought for a few years now that the biologic drug, Dupixent, could possibly be the gold standard medication. Especially for...reactionscomments
Do I Know My Fellow Asthmatics or What? I have been off work for ten days. I vacationed with my kids in Florida. We had a great time, and I...reactions3comments
Insurance WoesContrary to popular belief, medications in Canada are not free, although there are some Provincial/Territorial programs that provide drug benefits and some...reactions4comments
Nebulizer PTSDHate is a very strong word. While there are many things I dislike about asthma, there is one thing that I absolutely...reactions10comments
