Is It Okay To Use A Hot Tub, Sauna, or Bath?Something about submerging in warm water is pure magic. It is such a simple concept, but soaking in a bath, hot tub...reactions2comments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
6 Ways You Can Easily Advocate for AsthmaMay is Asthma Awareness Month. It’s that time of year we take extra steps to help get the word out about our...reactions2comments
Exercise AnxietyA friend and I were talking the other day about asthma and exercise. She was telling me how she had pretty bad...reactionscomments
Raking Leaves: That Spring Job I Do But Probably Shouldn'tI considered hiring it out this year. There is a kid I know who would do it for $20. But after being...reactions2comments
Honey: It Tastes Good, But Can it Benefit Asthma?It’s common to enjoy a dollop of honey in a cup of tea or on top of peanut butter toast, and it’s...reactions1comment
Complementary Treatments for AsthmaWe all know the basic health rules: eat right, exercise, drink lots of water, and get quality sleep. These are great tips...reactionscomments
Why--and When--Should I Premedicate?Premedicating is a topic I thought I’d written a lot about. It actually turns out it is a topic I’ve written a lot...reactionscomments
5 Things You Need to Know About Quick Relief Asthma MedicationEveryone with asthma should have a rescue or quick-relief inhaler (or access to a nebulizer) at all times. We never know when...reactions3comments
Dark and Twisty Severe AsthmaI am generally a pretty positive person. Especially, when it comes to health stuff. I usually take the good, the bad, and...reactions17comments
Pneumonia, Severe Asthma, & Substitute DoctorsWhen you know your own body, it can be so frustrating to deal with doctors who do not know your detailed medical...reactions8comments
"Oh, It's A Virus."This phrase can sometimes seem like a double edge sword. "So, its viral….” These were the words that I recently heard. Not only...reactions2comments
27 Benefits Of Exercising With AsthmaOne of the greatest ironies of having asthma is that most of us have Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). Some of us spend...reactions4comments
We Aren’t Superman After a Flare-up!An asthma flare-up is no joke. It takes A LOT out of anyone. When we are struggling to breathe, every inch of...reactions10comments
Act Like You Know What You're Talking About...One thing I learned about taking care of 3 kids with asthma, is to know their oxygen levels! 18 years ago, I...reactionscomments
Buteyko Breathing: Can It Really Help People With Asthma?Have you ever wondered if just learning to "breathe better" might help with your asthma? Or if it might at least be...reactions6comments
Is it Asthma? Or Alpha-1?Alpha what? Alpha-1. Never heard of it? Well, most people haven't. I was listening to a presentation at a pre-COVID national asthma...reactions8comments
Do You Ever Experience Asthma Forgetfulness?Asthma Forgetfulness. Definition: Experiencing a period where you feel so normal you forget you have asthma. This results in a) partaking in...reactions5comments
Don’t Fear Spring Allergies and AsthmaSpring is almost here! The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is warming up and … oh...reactions2comments
How Wearing a Mask Actually Helped My BreathingDuring this pandemic, I have heard many people complain about having to wear masks. The usual complaints are that it inhibits the...reactions2comments
