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
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
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
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
What Does "Reversible" Mean When It Comes to Asthma?So, you often hear that asthma is reversible. What does this mean anyway? Here’s what to know. No. There is no cure...reactions1comment
Asthma Symptoms in KidsAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting more than 6 million kids in the United States. Asthma symptoms and...reactionscomments
Differences Between Asthma and COPDAsthma and COPD are similar in many ways. They are also different in many ways. Here is a list of the differences...reactions13comments
Asthma Lexicon: Attacks Versus Flare-UpsSometimes we call them asthma episodes. Sometimes asthma attacks. Sometimes asthma flare-ups. What’s the difference between these three phrases? Here is my...reactions9comments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?What's the difference between a pulmonologist and an allergy and asthma specialist? An allergy and asthma specialist is a doctor that specializes...reactions8comments
Do You Need an Asthma Specialist Involved in Your Care?Most people who have asthma or parents of children with asthma can manage the disease and treatment on their own with just...reactionscomments
History of Asthma (Part 3): Nebulizers and InhalersIt's pretty impressive how far asthma medications have come since ancient times. I spoke of many ancient remedies and treatments in part...reactions3comments
Nebulizer Systems: Everything You Need To KnowI have had my own nebulizer since 1985, and have doled them out to patients since 1995. So, I guess that makes...reactions43comments
Pros and Cons of Portable Nebulizers for AsthmaWe have come a very long way from early nebulizers. The first electrical nebulizer was invented in 1930. At that time, the...reactions20comments
Ragweed Allergies and Asthma: Beware of This Common SweetenerMy friend Lynne recently posted on Facebook that she found herself having significant allergy symptoms after consuming protein shakes sweetened with stevia...reactions7comments
Food Chemicals That May Cause Asthma SymptomsSometimes food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities may act as triggers for asthma attacks. Common food allergies include dairy, gluten, shellfish, nuts, and...reactionscomments
