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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...

Estrogen 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...

Have 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...

Winter 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...

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...

The 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...

I was recently asked the question: What was my biggest asthma win? I have had this disease for over half a century. I would have to say that there have...

There are some things I am like a broken record about. Forgetting to take my nasal sprays, why the heck are people using fax machines STILL, and why don't they...

There are countless asthma triggers, and what triggers your asthma can be different from someone else who has asthma. Also, asthma triggers can change over time. One of the weirdest...

Remembering to take medication can be tricky, especially if you are new or newer to a chronic illness like asthma. And the more medications that are added to your regimen...

Last summer, a new market space opened up just outside of my town, with a gorgeous rustic vibe and 2 rows of smaller shops from local vendors and restaurants. It...

One of the things I hate most about living with chronic illness, including asthma, is the sheer amount of medical waste I produce. As my illnesses have progressed and evolved...

If there is one thing I do not understand, it is health insurance in the United States. How do insurance companies decide what they will cover and how much they...

I generously passed on my asthma genes to 3 of my children. Of my 3 children with asthma, they have each had their run-ins with asthma attacks. Thankfully, my 2...

Oh, the innocence of young parents. I try to keep a straight face when a harried young mom tells me how lucky I am that my kids are all adults...

Over the last 15 years living with severe asthma and other chronic health issues that followed, I have developed some pretty strong health advocacy and communication skills with my care...

We have all been there. Your appointment time is 10:15, but now it is almost 11:00 and your doctor still has not been in to see you. The doctor is...

I do not want to go around telling people I have asthma. But sometimes I feel I have no choice but to tell people I have asthma. In fact, sometimes...

It has already happened once this summer, but for the second time, a dramatic air quality drop from wildfire smoke has thrown me off my otherwise generally well-controlled asthma game!...

Having a chronic illness, like asthma, there are a few items that I reach for on a regular basis. I am not the best at keeping track of some of...