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One of the greatest ironies of having asthma is that most of us have Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). Some of us spend lots of time indoors to avoid outdoor allergens...

Some refer to it as spirometry. Where I work it's called a pulmonary function test (PFT). Whatever you refer to it as, it's a breathing test that can help diagnose...

Short of breath was a disease for most of history. I mean what I just said: the symptom WAS the disease. If you were short of breath you had asthma...

This phrase can sometimes seem like a double edge sword. "So, its viral….”  These were the words that I recently heard. Not only was I disappointed that I had rearranged my...

Being sick is never convenient. Got a big presentation at work? Deadline to submit your budget for the boss? Family party? Vacation? It seems like that's when you always get...

Asthma can be very complicated and can be associated with some very serious risks. A risk that can be associated with severe asthma is acute severe asthma which you may...

The holidays are always a busy time and with a very festive week came Siberian cold temperatures and the dreaded return of my "friends"-- the cough and the wheeze, along...

When you know your own body, it can be so frustrating to deal with doctors who do not know your detailed medical history. During the holiday times, many doctors take...

The one thing about my passion for asthma is that it's a blessing and a curse. A blessing that I can help other people, but I curse because I CAN'T...

For me personally the phrase “New Years Resolution” is an immediate turn off. It scares the dickens out of me. It makes me want to turn the other way and...

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD for short) are similar conditions that can be confusing to distinguish from one another. This article looks at the similarities and differences and how...

Some experts denounce New Year’s resolutions. Marquette Magazine noted they usually fail and lead to some form of “self-loathing.” The Huffington post said they are “rarely met, usually disappointing and...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...

Is this the your first holiday season with a special asthmatic in your inner circle? Even if this year is your fiftieth holiday season with asthma here are tips to...

Prednisone is one of those nasty medicines that I dread, but sometimes it's necessary when you have asthma. For my kids, a course of prednisone (oral steroids) could sometimes prevent...

I recently attended an asthma conference and one of the speakers made this statement and it caught me a bit off guard. I always just assumed that everyone that says...

In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...

This fall has been a whirlwind for me. I have been in a bit of transition. New work experiences, leaving the comforts of my home office and commuting again, dealing...

I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumooccal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made a move on. Should I? Adults and children...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, for short), flu activity so far this season is low in the United States. However, peak flu season is fast approaching. So...