That Appointment Sucked.A recent asthma related follow-up appointment was all kinds of disappointing. I knew that we had made a potentially unpopular decision, however...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With Asthma?Navigating life with asthma can be overwhelming. You may be looking to connect with real people who also live with asthma, but...reactionscomments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me DoAsthma has led my life in a unique direction. It is what led me to my profession as a respiratory therapist. It...reactions11comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?Asthma has a lot of strange asthma triggers, and one of those can be strong emotions. One strong emotion can be stress...reactions12comments
Staying Healthy Will Keep My Asthma AwayI have worked out that if I stay healthy that is my best chance of fighting my asthma. My immune system is...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: Popular Forums on Unusual Asthma SymptomsFor several years, the forums section of Asthma.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about...reactionscomments
Is Your Asthma Controlled? Or Not Controlled?The goal of any asthma treatment regimen is the same: to help you obtain and maintain good asthma control. So, what is...reactionscomments
Differences in Asthma Care Between the US and UKI recently had the opportunity to join a support group for people with severe asthma. The group is based out of the...reactions1comment
Dos and Don'ts of Rescue Inhalers: Lessons Learned From Personal ExperienceSince 1980, I have been using rescue inhalers. I have taken billions of puffs. It is not a brag, just a lung-induced...reactions37comments
How Environmentally Friendly Is Your Inhaler?Most of us with asthma have a pretty definite preference for the type of inhaler device we use. I often find it...reactionscomments
I Am Not Unreliable, My Asthma IsSometimes, I feel very unreliable. I often do not commit to plans because I am afraid I will have to cancel at...reactionscomments
Getting Ahead of My AsthmaThe one tool I feel is very important for me to keep ahead of my asthma is my peak flow. If I...reactionscomments
The Friends That Make It All BetterLiving with chronic illness is hard. Things such as daily maintenance, physical limitations, and frequent appointments can get in the way of...reactionscomments
Asthma in Mainstream(ish) Media: Teen Fiction BooksI recently posted a prompt in an asthma discussion group that I moderate about books with characters that have asthma. Forgetting I...reactionscomments
Intriguing Facets of AsthmaBuckle up and have inhalers at the ready – it's time to dive into the delightfully unusual world of asthma! We're about...reactionscomments
Vocal Cord Dysfunction Versus AsthmaMy college-aged daughter has been having a tough time with her asthma this year. Her asthma specialist ran a series of tests...reactions11comments
ComparisonGrowing up, I always wanted to be just like my older sister. She was thinner than me, more athletic than me, and...reactionscomments
Don't Miss It: Recognizing Asthma in Kids and Adults with Communication ChallengesA few years ago, the mom of a young woman I had provided respite care for off and on texted me with...reactionscomments
A Fight for DupixentI have struggled with asthma since I was in high school, but for the last decade or so, my asthma has become...reactions18comments
Asthma Decisions: Should I or Shouldn't I?As a seasoned asthmatic, there are moments when tough decisions become inevitable. It is a contemplation that goes something like this: "Should...reactionscomments
