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There are many ways I enjoy spending my time. Vacuuming doesn’t top that list. It’s a necessity, not only for basic cleanliness of my home but to keep the dust...

I do my best to avoid the cleaning products aisle when grocery shopping. Fortunately, as I do not do the majority of shopping, this is a choice I can make...

COPD and Asthma are two different diseases. But, they also have many similarities. Both are chronic lung diseases. Both require those diagnosed with them to see doctors on a regular...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical condition like asthma and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...

A bunch of years ago I bought a mini-trampoline. If I recall correctly, I was out with my friend Donald and we took it home from Wal-Mart on the bus...

I know that all my medications make my life better. Whether it’s inhalers for asthma, or pills for my allergic rhinitis, ADHD, and uterine fibroids, I’m very lucky to have...

Has anyone else ever had a tough time with a different doctor? I hope you have a great doctor who knows your medical history and the treatment plan that's right...

I’m a hugger. I always have been. I love to give hugs and get hugs. There is something about an embrace that makes people feel good, valued and loved. If...

While working on an article recently, I wanted to include a statistic about the proportional representations of intermittent, mild, moderate and severe asthma. Feeling certain I had seen such a...

So, I wrote an article called, “Itchy Lung What’s The Deal?” In that article, I explained asthma itch. Asthma researchers tend to refer to it as “Prodromal Itching.” It’s when...

What matters the most in your treatment? Chances are, your healthcare team makes a big difference in how you feel about your care. A good doctor-patient relationship can help you...

COPD and asthma are both obstructive lung diseases. Classic symptoms of both are shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The path to getting to a proper diagnosis of both...

COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines used are similar. But, they are two different...

Getting an asthma diagnosis can sometimes be tricky and take a while and multiple doctors to ascertain. Our 2018 Asthma in America survey shows that 2/3 of respondents had to...

This has been a week of discoveries. I had been having some new symptoms that I just could not seem to shake. I am currently investigating what may be a...

When you have a chronic condition and may need urgent medical help, it can be a good idea to wear a medical alert bracelet (or necklace). I always worried about...

Occasionally we hear the terms “reactive airway disease" (RAD), and "reactive airway disease syndrome" (RADS). They are often used interchangeably with asthma. But, they are not asthma. So, what are...

Asthma control. Two words that for so many seem like the unattainable. It is something we want so badly as asthmatics and struggle to get.  But it is something that...

Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (RADS). Another term for it is Irritant-Induced Asthma (IIA). This has been mentioned by members of our community. So, I figured it was worthy of a...

I remember the first time I ever heard the term, "allergic cascade," was in the early 2000s. It came up while I was talking to a doctor I worked with...