The Search for Perfect AirIf you live with asthma, you are well aware that air quality can have a significant impact on your breathing. Air can...reactions1comment
What Are Air Purifiers Supposed To Do, Exactly?Back in December, I purchased an air purifier. And I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic: do they actually do anything? I’ve now spent...reactions25comments
Can Spider Plants Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms?I have spoken about how I designed my apartment to be an allergy-free space on several occasions. It’s an important thing for...reactions10comments
Should I Have Houseplants if I Have Asthma?The only houseplant I own is not even a plant, exactly. It’s a cactus; her name is Marge because, when I got...reactions15comments
Did We Visit the Most "Asthma Unfriendly" City?Traveling can be fun, but traveling when you live with asthma can quickly become stressful. My partner, who has lived with asthma...reactions13comments
Common Asthma Inhaler Errors and How To Fix ThemI hear this A LOT - people say, "My asthma inhaler stopped working." Well... I hate to say this, but inhalers don't...reactions11comments
NOW CLOSED - Asthma Peak Week GiveawayThe Asthma Peak Week Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! The third week of September is known as "Asthma...reactions9comments
Worst Cities for AllergiesIt's that time of year again. Allergy season has already started and my family of 5 is miserable. It's only February, so...reactions2comments
Service Dogs vs. Allergies and Asthma: Finding a Middle-Ground for AccessThere is a frequent debate in the asthma community around the impact of service dogs on asthma and allergy symptoms. There is...reactions11comments
Asthma at Pride: Festivals, Outdoor Events... and BelongingThe first weekend in June I went to Pride Winnipeg for the first time, and my first time at a pride festival!...reactionscomments
Asthma and Friendships: High School, University, and BeyondWhen I was diagnosed with asthma in grade 11 I had several friends who also had asthma. While our asthma was different...reactionscomments
New Job, No Problem!I ascend the stairs sandwiched between two escalators. It’s the most efficient way to get around campus—we often discussed in Physical Activity:...reactions4comments
Revisiting Planes, Pets and Service Dogs: Steps to TakeFlying with allergies and asthma can be very challenging. In September, another media frenzy around air travel occurred when a woman with...reactions5comments
My Opinion of Many Asthma InhalersWe asthma experts often say that finding what asthma inhalers work best for you is a matter of trial and error. This...reactions27comments
Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance InhalersLike many medical conditions, asthma is not “one size fits all.” There are currently 25 million people with asthma, and what works...reactions24comments
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...reactions39comments
The Truth About Medication Expiration DatesA few months ago, I pulled a new inhaler out of the pharmacy bag to find this sticker (pictured to the right)...reactions7comments
Expired Rescue Inhalers: The Unintended ExperimentFor months, I've been looking at my rescue inhalers and their expiration dates, yet I've kept using them anyway. Months might be...reactions5comments
Rescue Inhalers for Asthma: Can You Use Them After Their Expiration Date?Is it safe to use an expired rescue inhaler? This is an interesting question I heard recently. I have only mild, intermittent...reactions20comments
Life With Asthma: Seasonal HacksLiving with asthma can be tough because it can impact your everyday life. Some days may be more challenging than others. On...reactionscomments
