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
Activate: Meeting Your RepresentativeThree weeks after coming home from Ottawa for World Asthma Day, I met my Member of Parliament (MP) in the constituency office...reactionscomments
Empowering Your Children With Asthma: Teach Them What They Need to KnowAs a parent of a child who has asthma, it's important to teach your child about his or her disease. When kids...reactionscomments
Medication ComplianceThe two words that seem to make everyone squirm: medication compliance. The two words apart from each other aren't bad but when...reactionscomments
Asthma Equipment vs. COPD EquipmentAsthma and COPD are similar diseases. They can both be managed with equipment at your home. Some of this equipment is the...reactions2comments
Take The Clinical Trial Patient Voice Survey (Now Closed)Have you participated in a clinical trial? Are you interested in participating in future clinical trials? We want to hear more about...reactionscomments
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
Video: Ten Things I Wish People Knew About My AsthmaMay is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! In the spirit of increasing awareness, here are 10 things I wish people knew about...reactionscomments
Is Asthma a Disability?“Is Asthma A Disability?” This is a question I’ve pondered from time to time. Can asthma prevent you from working? Well, the...reactions1comment
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Medication Information SafeOn a recent post, a Asthma.Net community member mentioned they struggle to dispose of their old medications because of the huge hassle...reactions3comments
#Asthmaproblems: When They Rearrange the Store on YouI do my best to avoid the cleaning products aisle when grocery shopping. Fortunately, as I do not do the majority of...reactions7comments
Robot RevolutionThere are many ways I enjoy spending my time. Vacuuming doesn’t top that list. It’s a necessity, not only for basic cleanliness...reactions2comments
Lapses in Cadence: Music, Workouts and AsthmaA bunch of years ago I bought a mini-trampoline. If I recall correctly, I was out with my friend Donald and we...reactionscomments
The Optional OneI know that all my medications make my life better. Whether it’s inhalers for asthma, or pills for my allergic rhinitis, ADHD...reactions3comments
Finding Medical Alert BraceletsWhen you have a chronic condition and may need urgent medical help, it can be a good idea to wear a medical...reactionscomments
Asthma in America 2016The Asthma In America 2016 online survey was conducted to gather insights from over 500 individuals currently diagnosed with asthma. The primary...reactionscomments
What To Do When You’re Sick After Hours?Being sick is never convenient. Got a big presentation at work? Deadline to submit your budget for the boss? Family party? Vacation?...reactionscomments
To Call or Not to CallSomething a lot of asthmatics struggle with is knowing when to call your doctor. When your asthma symptoms are starting to act...reactions9comments
Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Severe AsthmaI LOVE the outdoors. I have since I was a little girl. I spent a lot of time outside playing sports for...reactions5comments