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...reactions8comments
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
Cardiac Asthma -- What You Need to KnowHave you ever heard of a condition called "cardiac asthma"? Have you wondered if it's the same as the asthma of the...reactions9comments
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
Atypical AsthmaWhether you are new to the asthma world or a seasoned veteran, you may have heard the phrase “atypical asthma” used here...reactions14comments
Asthma on the Road: Hotel TriggersLike fitness centers, I’m well aware that pretty much wherever I may opt to spend the night when I’m on the road...reactions4comments
Bonfires: An Asthmatics Worst NightmareNow that summer is in full swing, depending on where you live, you might be counting down the days until fall when...reactions20comments
Mental Health EmergenciesHaving a chronic illness, like asthma, can greatly impact a person's life. This impact, as well as the challenges or stressors found...reactionscomments
Asthma Subgroups: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisEosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, formerly known as Churg Strauss Syndrome, is a very rare subgroup of asthma where severe asthma is combined...reactions4comments
Asthma and My Allergic Reaction to a Bug BiteBugs generally like me, which is unfortunate because I don’t really enjoy them. I also seem to have (comparatively) overzealous reactions to...reactions1comment
Asthma Triggers in a Yoga ClassYoga can be a wonderful way to connect to your body and breath. Since I started practicing yoga, I have lessened my...reactionscomments
Developing New Food AllergiesI am hooked on a podcast, "Chasing Life," with Sanjay Gupta. It talks about different medical problems that are a little mysterious...reactions3comments
Give Us a Break, 2022! We are heading swiftly through March and 2022 is not showing any signs of slowing down. To be frank, I did not...reactionscomments
