It's Not "Just Asthma": Asthma And Its Impact On Quality of LifeWe conducted a large survey of people living with asthma where we asked questions about their diagnosis, medications, and treatments, and how...reactions4comments
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
On the Hill Again: Advocating to Lawmakers in a Different CountryThis April/May, I embarked on what I called the “Tour de Chaos”. Three states, California on the West Coast to a Santa...reactionscomments
Exploring Patients Included ConferencesHave you heard of the Patients Included charter and designation for conferences? Patients Included is a minimum standard for conferences of what...reactionscomments
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
Take the Clinical Trial Patient Experience Survey!Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to...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
My Experience With TheophyllineI was first introduced to theophylline in 1976. My memory of it was a horrible tasting pink syrup. Mom stored it in...reactions10comments
Is There a Stigma Associated With Asthma?I recently spotted a post asking if the "stigma of asthma" still exists, as it did during the poster's childhood in the...reactions3comments
Is Fatigue A Symptom Of Asthma?We decided to ask our advocates a series of questions we found popular amongst our community members. One question, in particular, is...reactions2comments
Striking Out on Having an InhalerHalfway to the south end of the city, I did a habitual check for an inhaler. Jeans = fake pockets. Hoodie =...reactionscomments
Doing Patients Included Conferences RightOf the conferences I have been to with Patients Included designation for conferences, there are some that have stood out above others...reactionscomments
Anaphylaxis and Deadly Asthma Attacks: What You Need to KnowIf you have asthma, it's important to recognize that it could kill you. This is true whether you have mild intermittent asthma...reactionscomments
Ten More Things Not To Say To Someone Living With AsthmaTwo years ago I wrote a post titled, “Things not to say to someone with asthma.” That post was well received by...reactions35comments
When You're With Your People, They Don't Ask QuestionsIn the Loews hotel lobby in Philadelphia, I had a realization. I was surrounded by five other health advocates and a bunch...reactions2comments
Tackling Asthma-Related Stress Head-onLet’s be honest here: having asthma can be stressful. There’s that whole not being able to breathe right thing, which is stressful...reactionscomments
New Look, Same Great Community!You might notice a few changes in the way things look when you visit Asthma.net. Never fear! You still have the same...reactionscomments
1st Time With a Kid in The Hospital?Life doesn't always go as planned. Especially when you have asthma. Or kids with asthma. As a mom to 3 grown children...reactionscomments
Allergies and Asthma: What Is The Connection?We often talk about allergies and asthma in the same breath, but the truth is, they're not always connected. Still, about 60%...reactionscomments
Unexpected Hotel Triggers: Laundry!?In mid-March I was in Orlando with my parents. We somehow got a hotel room on the seventeenth floor which was lodged...reactionscomments
