A Day in the Life of an InhalerGreetings, humans! I am your trusty inhaler, affectionately known in these parts as Al Buterol. Though my owner, John, occasionally opts for the simpler moniker of "Inhaler” or “My Inhaler.”...reactionscomments
Medication OverstockI seem to have quite the stash of maintenance inhalers. I don’t always remember to take it, as I have noted many times here, and those missed doses seem to...reactions9comments
RSV: Who Is REALLY at Risk?It is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season (again). I was just listening to a podcast called "Incubation," and the doctor said she dreads this time of year because the halls...reactionscomments
Back at the Fitness CenterI go to the fitness center on a regular basis – when I am healthy, that is. I go Monday through Saturday and take Sundays off. I have a program...reactionscomments
Flovent Inhaler DiscontinuedFlovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, 2 common inhaler medicines to treat asthma, are discontinued. According to its manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), beginning in January 2024, Flovent inhalers will no longer be...reactions16comments
Partial Lung Collapse After SurgeryMy college-aged daughter had emergency surgery last month. I knew something was wrong and first took her to urgent care for a diagnosis. A few days later, I then took...reactions8comments
Remembering to Take My Maintenance InhalerI have mentioned in a couple of different articles that I have written, that I really struggle taking my maintenance inhaler. I do not know what the struggle is, but...reactions5comments
How and Where Do You Store Your Nebulizer? I do not use my nebulizer as often as I used to. This means my nebulizer and air compressor get stored somewhere. Sometimes they get tossed around when I am...reactions13comments
2 Wrongs and a RightI struggle with anxiety. I was diagnosed with it when I was 14 years old. Add medical trauma on top of that and I am one big ball of nerves...reactionscomments
Washing It All Out: Embracing a Medication Washout PeriodRinse and repeat was all I could think about. I was nervous about this experience because it meant that I may have a decline in my asthma stability, but it...reactionscomments
Asthma Home Visit ProgramsI just gave a presentation at a national conference of allergy and asthma physician assistants (PAs). Many of them were surprised to find out about asthma home visit programs, so...reactions8comments
Did Childhood Asthma Mess Up My Adulthood? I was born in 1970. This was a time when there were asthma medicines, but nothing that helped me. So I suffered from severe asthma for most of my childhood...reactions7comments
Storing My Refrigerated Asthma MedicationsThere are a few medicines used to treat asthma that need to be stored in the refrigerator. Injectable medications, like Dupixent, Fasenra, and Nucala are just a few examples. The...reactionscomments
Breathing Through the WinterHow does your asthma hold up in the winter months? For me, I cannot afford to take my eye off the ball. I am doing well presently, which I am...reactions18comments
Why Do My Children Have Less Severe Asthma Than Me?Three out of my four kids have asthma, but their experience with it has been mild and not disruptive to their childhoods. Why is there such a difference in the...reactions1comment
The Connection Between Hormones and AsthmaEstrogen and testosterone are 2 types of sex hormones. Sex hormones are involved in more than just puberty. They can also affect the immune system and inflammation in the body...reactionscomments
Holiday Gifts That Can Trigger AsthmaHave you ever received a holiday gift that triggered your asthma? We asked our Health Leaders this question and asked them to tell us a little more about the experience...reactionscomments
Winter Emergencies and AsthmaWinter is nearly upon us, so I thought now would be a great time to share with you some of the ways I am preparing for asthma events this winter...reactions9comments
What Was the Best Asthma-Friendly Gift You Have Ever Received?During the holiday season, people may be gathering together or sharing their gratitude for one another with a gift. Sometimes, however, gifts that are trendy and thoughtful for some may...reactionscomments
Enter to Win: Asthma-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway - Now ClosedThe Asthma-Friendly Holiday Gift Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! 'Tis the season for a giveaway! For people living with asthma, some popular holiday gifts can be...reactions6comments