Criteria for Changing BiologicsI was having a conversation recently with another asthmatic about the number of patients we know who have changed or are switching...reactions2comments
The Truth About Asthma: What Non-Asthmatics Should KnowWhen it comes to understanding asthma, the public pushes a big misconception that asthma isn’t a big deal. Shedding light on the...reactions17comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Asthma Lexicon: Mediators of InflammationIn respiratory therapy (RT) school, I learned that asthma is caused by an overactive immune response. It begins with your immune system identifying...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Michael Knightmage WilsonWe conducted an interview with Instagram community member, Michael Knightmage Wilson. He works in Law Enforcement and has been a Deputy Sheriff...reactionscomments
How My Asthma Reacted To Ripping Up CarpetI recently wrote about my anxiety related to buying our 120-year-old home, and the prospect of ripping up the 20-year-old, high-pile carpet...reactions1comment
I Hate Needles! Good Thing I Don't Need Them For Asthma! Phew!I was watching the news and saw videos of people getting the COVID vaccine. There was a man and a woman in...reactionscomments
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
