Asthma in My HeadWake up. Some mornings, my brain begins to scan my body—specifically, my lungs. Instinctually. Others, I don’t feel the existence of my...reactions8comments
To Call or Not to CallSomething a lot of asthmatics struggle with is knowing when to call your doctor. When your asthma symptoms are starting to act...reactions10comments
When Should You Take Your Child to the ER for Asthma?This is always a scary time, and as mom to three kids with asthma, we had a lots of trips to the...reactionscomments
My Christmas Tree Dilemma SolvedI have finally mastered the Christmas Tree Dilemma. You know what I mean, right? You folks with asthma know what I mean...reactions3comments
Dogs and Asthma: Should You or Shouldn't You Have One?If you have the allergic type of asthma, you may have been told you shouldn't have a dog. That's a hard pill...reactionscomments
What Scares Me Most About This Coming WinterI have controlled asthma for the most part. Symptoms, I feel, are generally mild and easily controlled. The one exception is when...reactions9comments
A Little Flu History: Why We Take It So Seriously“I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I opened up the window and in flew Enza.” That’s an old nursery...reactionscomments
Acquitted... Because of Asthma?Over the last few days I have been watching The Staircase and listening to Canadian legal podcast The Docket (and The Docket's...reactionscomments
Primatene Mist Back On MarketWe thought it was gone for good. But, apparently not. After being banned for seven years, Primatene Mist is now back on...reactions2comments
Phases of Being PatientIt dawned on me the other day that we have different phases of being a patient. I am currently going through the...reactions9comments
My Experience With SingulairIt’s not always easy to know if a medicine will work for you. Likewise, when you’re using it, it’s not always easy...reactionscomments
The Early Phase Asthma Attack Earlier I explained how asthma is an abnormal immune response. Then I showed how this abnormal immune response makes your body sensitized. In...reactionscomments
What’s the Connection Between Bruising and Asthma?You know your bruises are nasty when a coworker says, "Whoa! Where did you get those bruises on your legs?" My husband...reactions12comments
A Cold Creeping In? How to (Maybe) Help Stave It OffFor some reason, I have been coughing more this fall than I think I usually do (if only one could quantify the...reactions11comments
Asthma PioneerThe quest to finding out who an asthma pioneer is not an easy feet. I was recently was thinking about who discovered...reactionscomments
Common Preservatives May Present a Risk to Kids With AsthmaThere are many triggers in our natural world for asthma and allergies, including pollen, mold, insect droppings and dust mites. But many...reactionscomments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe AsthmaI LOVE the outdoors. I have since I was a little girl. I spent a lot of time outside playing sports for...reactions5comments
DIY Your Own Asthma-Friendly Cleaning SuppliesI love to have a clean home, but struggle with the strong smell of commercial cleaners and the impact these chemicals have on...reactionscomments
Asthma is NOT All in Your Head!One of the most frustrating things an asthmatic might be told is “it’s all in your head.” Nothing is more demeaning than...reactions13comments
Adding to the DiagramRecently at an appointment, I was discussing my phenotype with my respirologist, and he mentioned my key tissues and, as usual, that...reactionscomments
